Developmentplus

Also known as: Lincoln Community Development Worker Project, Lcdp, Lincoln Community Development Project

LCDP (trading as developmentplus) is a key development agency encouraging the development of community groups and facilities. We promote education and training opportunities for individuals and groups. We aim to improve people's lives and the local economy.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Lincolnshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£617,217

Latest Expenditure

£613,181

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 25% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 73.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 11% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 26.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £24,433

Charitable Activities £588,399

Other Trading £0

Investments £4,385

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £451,342

Raising Funds £161,839

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£617,217	£613,181	£451,342	£238,118	£0	17 / 1
2023	£535,018	£542,235	£417,477	£234,082	£0	15 / 2
2022	£534,529	£422,452	£328,694	£241,299	£0	12 / 3
2021	£313,043	£300,139				0 / 2
2020	£170,123	£250,044				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Developmentplus

What does Developmentplus do?

How much income did Developmentplus report in 2024?

Developmentplus reported total income of £617k and reported expenditure of £613k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Developmentplus?

Developmentplus has a program ratio of 73.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Developmentplus registered as a charity?

Developmentplus was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 1997 as charity number 1064566. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Developmentplus?

Developmentplus is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Developmentplus operate?

Developmentplus operates in Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Developmentplus a registered charity?

Yes — Developmentplus is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1064566.