Lincoln Community Larder

PROVIDING FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS REFERRED BY AGENCIES WHO UNDERTAKE ASSESSMENTS OF NEED.

Activities & Mission

PROVIDING FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS REFERRED BY AGENCIES WHO UNDERTAKE ASSESSMENTS OF NEED.

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

£115,902

Latest Expenditure

£87,306

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 13.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £599,814

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £3,147

Other Income £2,500

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £83,802

Raising Funds £0

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 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2019 — The Lincoln Spiritual Association (organisation 702610)
Asset transfer in in 2018 — Lincoln Community Larder (organisation 702967)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£115,902	£87,306				0 / 53
2024	£75,987	£88,357				0 / 42
2023	£605,461	£83,802	£83,802	£644,134	£0	0 / 50
2022	£42,717	£50,972				0 / 35
2021	£130,126	£24,769				0 / 42

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Community Larder

What does Lincoln Community Larder do?

PROVIDING FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS REFERRED BY AGENCIES WHO UNDERTAKE ASSESSMENTS OF NEED.

How much income did Lincoln Community Larder report in 2025?

Lincoln Community Larder reported total income of £116k and reported expenditure of £87k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Lincoln Community Larder registered as a charity?

Lincoln Community Larder was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 October 2017 as charity number 1175176. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Lincoln Community Larder?

Lincoln Community Larder is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is NEIL RHODES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lincoln Community Larder operate?

Lincoln Community Larder operates in Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Lincoln Community Larder a registered charity?

Yes — Lincoln Community Larder is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1175176.