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THE DURHAM LESOTHO DIOCESAN LINK

Registered charity 702809 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as DURHAM-LESOTHO LINK

Helping develop child-focused rehabilitation programme, health education programme (including AIDS awareness, and diabetes), Christian education programme and income generating projects in Lesotho; developing educational projects for schools and raising awareness and support of initiatives in Durham diocese; fostering closer spiritual links between Anglican church in Lesotho and Durham

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Latest income
£39k
Latest spending
£38k
Registered
1990
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity moved from a break-even position in 2023 to a surplus of almost £10,000 by the end of 2024, with total bank balances reaching £28,153.86. The Trustees have agreed to maintain reserves of £10,000 to cover the Executive Officer’s salary and administration costs. The charity continues to rely on an annual £25,000 grant from the Durham Diocese and other restricted funding sources.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“The charity continues to rely on an annual £25,000 grant from the Durham Diocese, legacies and from regular giving from churches, trusts and individuals” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £10,000 (held: £14k)
“The Board agreed to maintain reserves of £10,000 to cover the EO’s annual salary, travel and expenses, general administration and any unexpected costs.” — page 4
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Darlington · Durham · Gateshead · Lesotho · Newcastle Upon Tyne City · North Tyneside · South Tyneside · Sunderland

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£39k£38k
31/12/2023£52k£72k
31/12/2022£46k£48k
31/12/2021£59k£41k
31/12/2020£45k£54k

Common questions

Is THE DURHAM LESOTHO DIOCESAN LINK financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity moved from a break-even position in 2023 to a surplus of almost £10,000 by the end of 2024, with total bank balances reaching £28,153.86. The Trustees have agreed to maintain reserves of £10,000 to cover the Executive Officer’s salary and administration costs. The charity continues to rely on an annual £25,000 grant from the Durham Diocese and other restricted funding sources. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.