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| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND |
| FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| FOR |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS |
| (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) |
| REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: |
| REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND |
| FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| FOR |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS |
| (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS |
| CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| Page |
| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 5 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 8 | to | 9 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 10 | to | 20 |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03585698) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2026. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). |
| OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES |
| Objectives and Public Benefit |
| The purpose and aims of London Gypsies and Travellers, as set out in the Charity's governing document, are to: |
| - advance the education of Gypsies and Travellers and their children; |
| - preserve and protect the health of Gypsies and Travellers, providing relief for those who are in conditions of need, hardship, sickness and distress; |
| - promote good community relations particularly by advancing the education of the public and promoting an understanding of the Gypsy and Traveller way of life. |
| - advance citizenship by strengthening the capacity and skills of Gypsies and Travellers to participate fully in society. |
| Our vision is an inclusive London where Gypsy and Traveller cultures are celebrated, rights protected and communities thrive free from discrimination. |
| We support and work with Gypsies and Travellers living in London as they seek greater control over their lives, more influence on the decisions that affect them, fairer access to opportunities and an end to the discrimination they experience every day. |
| This report looks at what the charity has achieved and the outcomes of its work in the reporting period. |
| London Gypsies and Travellers' objects are delivered through projects and activities. |
| The trustees have ensured that the charity has carried out its purposes for the public benefit. They have had regard to Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and have taken this guidance into account when making decisions. |
| Each year the board reviews the aims, objectives and activities of the charity as outlined in the annual operational plan as well as the broader strategic plan. This review process helps to ensure that activities remain focused on the charity's stated objectives. |
| During 2025/26 our staff team and trustees developed a new 4-year strategic plan for 2026-2029. The plan sets out 4 strategic ambitions: |
| - Homes - Decent living conditions for Gypsies and Travellers in London |
| - Equity and inclusion - Inclusive systems and services for Gypsies and Travellers - in accommodation, social services and youth services |
| - Community Power - Strong Gypsy and Traveller communities in London, able to shape the decisions that affect their lives |
| - Organisational Resilience - A thriving organisation with long-term financial sustainability and operational excellence |
| Public benefit |
| The trustees have ensured that the charity has carried out its purposes for the public benefit. They have had regard to Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and have taken this guidance into account when making decisions. |
| The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Commission in determining the activities undertaken by the Charity. |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03585698) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE |
| Charitable activities |
| The charity's main achievements and performance during the year are set out in the Trustees' Annual Review, presented at the Annual General Meeting. This review outlines progress across the four key areas of our work. |
| We have continued to deliver our funded programmes to Gypsy and Traveller communities across London. During 2025-26, we worked with 705 families from GRT communities across 30 London boroughs. We continue to support families through a balanced approach of individual and family casework, collective advocacy and empowerment, and through influencing London-wide systems change. |
| An important achievement this year was finalising and publishing our 2026-2029 strategic plan which will guide our work over the next four years. This clarity has already strengthened our funding applications, helped streamline delivery, and supported more confident engagement with partners and policymakers. |
| In November 2025 we completed our external assessment for the Trusted Charity Standard, a nationally recognised quality mark for strong governance and effective charity management The assessment involved a rigorous review across all eleven quality areas, including governance, planning, leadership, management, finance and impact measurement. LGT met the standard in all areas, with no further actions or recommendations required. |
| FINANCIAL REVIEW |
| Financial Review |
| The results for the charity for the year ended 31 March 2026 are set out in the financial statement |
| Overall, 2025-26 has been a challenging financial year for London Gypsies and Travellers, due to an increase in operational costs and the competitive funding environment. However, due to the funding we have received, we have maintained financial stability. We are grateful for funding that was received during the year from Ireland Funds, Trust for London, Irish Embassy Emigrant Support Programme, London Boroughs of Hackney and Islington, Henry Smith Charity, Propel (the Mayor's New Deal for Young People) We received core funding from the Lloyds Bank Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation and the AB Charitable Trust which helped significantly to ensure that core costs were adequately covered. |
| Total Incoming resources, in the year, amounted to £435,774, an increase of £20,902 from previous year. Total expenditure, on the other hand amounted to £557,934, a significant rise of £99,190 over the previous year. As a result, the final outcome was a deficit of £122,160 compared to a deficit of £43,872 in the previous year. |
| As a result of this, total reserves carried forward, reduced from £243,715 to £121,555 at the end of the year ended 31st March 2026, of which £95,303 (2025: £144,306) were unrestricted and £26,252 (2025: £99,409) were restricted. |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03585698) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| FINANCIAL REVIEW |
| Reserves policy |
| As a charity there is a duty to spend our resources on our charitable purposes, but we also need a level of reserves to ensure that we can fulfil our service delivery and our legal and good management obligations, should we have funding difficulties. As such, reserves are maintained at a level that would enable the charity to manage its on-going service delivery in the light of changing funding scenarios. The trustees therefore aim to monitor fluctuations in income and expenditure to ensure that the charity not only meets its present obligations but can also reasonably cope with these unforeseen circumstances. The primary use of the charity's reserves is to deliver the programme of support to the Gypsies and Travellers of London in accordance with the objectives set out when funding was granted. As such, any restricted reserves are actually funds which have already been received for a work stream that continues into future years. The charity has no material liabilities greater than one year, such as leasehold properties or hire purchase vehicles; therefore, in the eventuality of a drop in funding, expenditure can be reduced to reflect the lower income level. The trustees have a policy to ensure that the minimum level of reserves will be not less than the total winding up costs of the charity. |
| The trustees, with the help of management, will keep the reserves policy under review to ensure that the right balance is maintained. Furthermore, in keeping with the best practice guidance issued by the Charity Commission, going forward the trustees will continue to review the reserves policy, annually, at the same time that the annual budgeting and strategic planning for the year is carried out, recognising that strategic and financial planning informs the development of reserves policies and vice versa. |
| There are 3 categories of reserves: Designated reserves, Unrestricted reserves & Restricted reserves. |
| Designated Reserves are those reserves set aside at a level agreed annually by the trustees, to ensure that, if it became necessary to wind up the operations of the charity, there are always sufficient funds available to meet the liabilities of the charity towards its staff and any on-going contracts. The level of designated reserves represents the minimum level of reserves necessarily held at any moment in time. |
| Unrestricted Reserves are those reserves, accumulated over time, for which the donor has not stipulated that funds should be used for the delivery of a particular project or area of work. Where budgets identify peaks and troughs in cash flow, the level of the reserves is adjusted to ensure the continuance of the charity as a going concern. |
| Restricted FundsCarried Forward are those funds which have been carried forward because the specific project or purpose for which they were donated, extends beyond the accounting period of these accounts. |
| Going concern |
| Although reserves are expected to reduce below the level that the trustees would normally accept, having reviewed LGT's forecasts and projections up to 2027, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that there are adequate resources to deliver the current work stream and to return reserves back to a more normal level. LGT therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements. During 2025/26, to ensure the necessary balance was being achieved between expenditure and income, the trustees finance committee of LGT met on a monthly basis to monitor progress. |
| As a result, the trustees are confident that LGT can continue as a going concern. Looking forward, LGT has received significant grant income which confirms this position. There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue. |
| STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT |
| Governing document |
| The charity is controlled by its governing document, its memorandum and articles of association, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03585698) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT |
| Recruitment and appointment of new trustees |
| The Board of Trustees meet 6 times a year including the AGM. |
| Trustees are recruited through publicising and advertising through community networks. There is a recruitment process in place which includes an application form, interview, and request for references. A decision to appoint a new trustee is made at a board meeting, and an induction for new trustees will then take place. Opportunities for training on the role and responsibilities of trustees are provided. Trustees who wish to stand are appointed each year at the AGM. The board elects officers (Chair, Treasurer and Secretary) and members of its three sub-committees (Finance, Human Resources and Risk Management). This takes place at the board meeting that follows the AGM each year. |
| Risk management |
| Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure that appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud or error. The Operational Risk Management document is reviewed and updated by trustees on a regular basis to ensure that systems and procedures are in place and operating effectively. |
| REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS |
| Registered Company number |
| 3585698 (England and Wales) |
| Registered Charity number |
| 1072111 (England and Wales) |
| Registered office |
| Mildmay Community Centre |
| Woodville Road, Mayville Estate |
| London |
| N16 8NA |
| Charity Website: |
| https://www.londongypsiesandtravellers.org.uk/ |
| Trustees/ Directors |
| Chelsea Mac Donnchadha - Chair from Apr 26 |
| Tessa Buchanan (Chair from Sept 2025 to Apr 2026) |
| Helena Kiely-Savin (Chair until Sept 2025) |
| Marian Mahoney (Vice Chair) |
| Richard Bennett (Treasurer) |
| Tunji Makanju |
| Sarah Edwards |
| Giorgio Mariani - Resigned Jan 2026 |
| Sally Barter |
| Felix Lynn - Appointed Sept 2025 |
| Company Secretary: |
| Deborah Kennett |
| Approved by order of the board of trustees on |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03585698) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS |
| Independent examiner's report to the trustees of London Gypsies and Travellers ('the Company') |
| I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2026. |
| Responsibilities and basis of report |
| As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act'). |
| Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. |
| Independent examiner's statement |
| Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. |
| I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: |
| 1. | accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or |
| 2. | the accounts do not accord with those records; or |
| 3. | the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or |
| 4. | the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)). |
| I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. |
| Anwer Patel (BA Hons), FCA, BFP |
| The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales |
| Prestons |
| Chartered Accountants |
| 364-368 Cranbrook Road |
| Gants Hill |
| Ilford |
| Essex |
| IG2 6HY |
| 3 November 2026 |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS |
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES |
| (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| 31.3.26 | 31.3.25 |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
| funds | funds | funds | funds |
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
| Donations | 2 |
| Other trading activities | 3 |
| Investment income | 4 |
| Other income | 5 |
| Total |
| EXPENDITURE ON |
| Charitable activities | 6 |
| Total |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
| Total funds brought forward |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 243,715 |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03585698) |
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION |
| 31 MARCH 2026 |
| 31.3.26 | 31.3.25 |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| FIXED ASSETS |
| Tangible assets | 13 |
| CURRENT ASSETS |
| Debtors | 14 |
| Cash at bank and in hand |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 15 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
| NET ASSETS |
| FUNDS | 17 |
| Unrestricted funds: |
| General fund | 2,303 | 53,833 |
| Designated Funds | 93,000 | 90,473 |
| 144,306 |
| Restricted funds: |
| Restricted | 26,252 | 99,409 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 243,715 |
| The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2026. |
| The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. |
| The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for |
| (a) | ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and |
| (b) | preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03585698) |
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - continued |
| 31 MARCH 2026 |
| These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. |
| The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| 1. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
| Basis of preparing the financial statements |
| London Gypsies and Travellers ('the Charity'), meets the definition of a public benefit entity as set out under FRS 102. |
| The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) effective from 1 January 2015, and the Companies Act 2006. |
| Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes. |
| Legal Status |
| London Gypsies and Travellers was incorporated in the United Kingdom as a company limited by guarantee (company no. 3585698). The entity is also a registered charity in England and Wales (charity no. 1072111). The principle and registered office address is shown on page 1. |
| In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member. |
| Income |
| All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when: |
| London Gypsies and Travellers is legally entitled to the income; |
| - it is probable the income will be received; and, |
| - the amount can be measured with reasonable accuracy. |
| The following specific policies apply to material categories of income: |
| (1) Grant income will be deferred and included in creditors, if received in advance of meeting performance conditions or if the donor specifically states that the income must be spent in a future accounting period. |
| (2) Contractual income is recognised when the goods or services as specified by the contract are delivered by the charity. This income is treated as unrestricted in the accounts. |
| (3) Voluntary income received, by way of donations and gifts, is included in the SOFA in full when receivable. |
| Expenditure and irrecoverable vat |
| Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. |
| Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred. |
| Allocation and apportionment of costs |
| Charitable expenditure includes all expenditure directly related to the objects of the charity and comprises the following:- |
| Costs of raising and generating funds |
| The costs of raising and generating funds using internal and external resources, where appropriate. |
| Activities in furtherance of the charity's objectives |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| 1. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Allocation and apportionment of costs |
| The costs of activities in furtherance of the charity's objectives represents the cost of goods and services and ancillary trading costs that have been incurred in charitable activities. |
| Support costs of activities |
| Support costs of activities for charitable purposes comprises the salary costs of staff not engaged directly on charitable activities as they are involved with project development and other project costs. There are a number of costs, including staffing costs, where it is impracticable to allocate these costs between administration and charitable expenditure and the trustees have allocated such costs to management and administration costs. |
| Management and administration of the charity |
| Management and administration costs represent expenditure incurred in the management of the charity's assets, organisational administration and compliance with charitable and statutory requirements. |
| The charity's operating costs include staff costs, rent and other related costs. Such costs are allocated between types of resources expended and between charitable expenditure and management and administration on the basis of estimates made by the directors. |
| Administration expenditure includes all expenditure not directly related to charitable activity. In respect of certain items of expenditure it is a matter of judgment as to whether such items are direct charitable expenditure or are administrative, and the directors have applied what they consider to be reasonable judgments in apportioning such costs. |
| Tangible fixed assets |
| Assets with a cost in excess of £500 intended to be of ongoing use to London Gypsies and Travellers in carrying out its activities are capitalised as fixed assets. Where an item is below £500 but is combined with other items as part of a project or to create an asset, these items will be capitalised if the collective value is greater than £500. |
| Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets using the reducing balance method, as follows: |
| Computer equipment - 35% reducing balance |
| Fixtures and fittings - 25% reducing balance |
| Fixed assets are subject to periodic review for impairment where there is an indication of a reduction in their carrying value. Any significant impairment is recognised in the statement of financial activity in the year in which it occurs. |
| Taxation |
| London Gypsies and Travellers, as a registered charity, is entitled to taxation exemptions on all income and gains that align with its charitable purposes. |
| Fund accounting |
| London Gypsies and Travellers segregates its funds between those that are restricted and those that are unrestricted, as required by the law. |
| Restricted funds are funds on which donors have imposed specific restrictions or which have been raised for particular purposes. The aim and use of each materially significant restricted fund is set out in Note 14. |
| Unrestricted funds represent the accumulated surplus on unrestricted income and expenditure and are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in pursuing the general charitable objectives of the charity. The trustees may choose during the reporting period to designate a part of the unrestricted funds to be used for a particular future project or commitment. |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| 1. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Debtors |
| Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount paid net of any discounts due. |
| Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits |
| The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. |
| Donated goods |
| Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers. |
| Creditors |
| Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount. |
| Financial Instruments |
| The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. |
| Deferred Income |
| Deferred Income consists of cash received by the Charity, where the income recognition criteria has not been met because entitlement to the income does not exist at the balance sheet date. Deferred income is not recognised in the statement of financial activity until the Charity is entitled to the income. Instead, deferred income is disclosed as a liability in the balance sheet. |
| Going Concern |
| The trustees confirmed that they have secured sufficient funding to operate for the next twelve months. |
| The trustees, therefore, consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern. As a result of this, the accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis. |
| 2. | DONATIONS |
| 31.3.26 | 31.3.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Donations |
| Gift aid |
| Grants |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| 2. | DONATIONS - continued |
| Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: |
| 31.3.26 | 31.3.25 |
| £ | £ |
| London Borough of Hackney - Community Infrastructure Grant | 14,850 | 19,800 |
| Irish Government - Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Emigrant Support Programme |
90,250 | 89,250 |
| The Henry Smith Charity | 60,790 | 19,950 |
| BBC Children in Need | - | 36,044 |
| Trust for London | 65,500 | 41,350 |
| London Borough of Hackney | 4,582 | - |
| OAK Foundation | - | 12,500 |
| Lloyds Bank Foundation | 25,000 | 27,500 |
| Ireland Funds | 5,000 | - |
| Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust | - | 19,509 |
| Moving for Change | 500 | 18,000 |
| Propel New Deal For Young People | 74,953 | 74,953 |
| JCRT Leeds Gate | 16,539 | 4,135 |
| Garfield Weston Foundation | 35,000 | 30,000 |
| AB Charitable Trust | 25,000 | - |
| 417,964 | 392,991 |
| Funds received from the Irish Government Emigrant Support Programme: |
| During the financial year ended 31 March 2026, London Gypsies and Travellers received £90,250 (2025: £89,250) from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Emigrant Support Programme. |
| 3. | OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES |
| 31.3.26 | 31.3.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Workshop Income | 1,339 | - |
| 4. | INVESTMENT INCOME |
| 31.3.26 | 31.3.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Deposit account interest |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| 5. | OTHER INCOME |
| 31.3.26 | 31.3.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Consultancy and Training | 12,560 | 5,900 |
| Consultancy and Training income included consultancy services rendered to the Greater London Authority (GLA) and other funders. |
| 6. | CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS |
| Support |
| Direct | costs (see |
| Costs | note 7) | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Policy/ Strategic Development | 55,265 | 12,144 | 67,409 |
| Youth | 105,461 | 132,689 | 238,150 |
| Community Development | 207,753 | 44,622 | 252,375 |
| 368,479 | 189,455 | 557,934 |
| 7. | SUPPORT COSTS |
| Governance |
| Management | costs | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Policy/ Strategic Development | 9,594 | 2,550 | 12,144 |
| Youth | 132,689 | - | 132,689 |
| Community Development | 44,622 | - | 44,622 |
| 186,905 | 2,550 | 189,455 |
| 8. | NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) |
| Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): |
| 31.3.26 | 31.3.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Independent Examiners Fees | 2,550 | 2,258 |
| Depreciation - owned assets |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| 9. | TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS |
| There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2026 nor for the year ended 31 March 2025. |
| Trustees' expenses |
| 31.3.26 | 31.3.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Trustees' expenses |
| 10. | STAFF COSTS |
| 31.3.26 | 31.3.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Wages and salaries |
| Social security costs |
| Other pension costs |
| 368,479 | 292,089 |
| The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: |
| 31.3.26 | 31.3.25 |
| Charitable Activities |
| 11. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR 31.3.25 |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total |
| funds | funds | funds |
| £ | £ | £ |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
| Donations |
| Investment income |
| Other income |
| Total |
| EXPENDITURE ON |
| Charitable activities |
| 25,078 | 85,390 |
| Total |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| 11. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR 31.3.25 - continued |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total |
| funds | funds | funds |
| £ | £ | £ |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
| Total funds brought forward | 167,645 | 119,942 |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 144,306 | 99,409 | 243,715 |
| 12. | KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL |
| The Key Management Personnel of the charity comprise of the trustees and the Chief Executive. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel, including employer's national insurance and employer's pension were £56,534. (2025: £50,917). |
| 13. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| Fixtures | Computer |
| & Equipments | equipment | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| COST |
| At 1 April 2025 |
| Additions |
| At 31 March 2026 |
| DEPRECIATION |
| At 1 April 2025 |
| Charge for year |
| At 31 March 2026 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 March 2026 |
| At 31 March 2025 |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| 14. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| 31.3.26 | 31.3.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Grants Debtors |
| Other debtors |
| 15. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| 31.3.26 | 31.3.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Trade creditors |
| Social security and other taxes |
| Other creditors |
| Deferred Income | 47,500 | 22,750 |
| Accrued expenses |
| 16. | ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS |
| 31.3.26 | 31.3.25 |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
| funds | funds | funds | funds |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Fixed assets | 6,012 | - | 6,012 | 6,969 |
| Current assets |
| Current liabilities | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| 95,303 | 26,252 | 121,555 | 243,715 |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| 16. | ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - continued |
| Restricted Funds as at 31st March 2026 were analysed as follows: |
| Amount-£ | Amount-£ |
| 31.3.2026 | 31.3.2025 |
| Irish Government-Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emmigrant Support | - | (82 | ) |
| BBC Children in Need | - | 14,643 |
| London Borough of Hackney | 794 | - |
| Trust for London | - | 3,738 |
| TFL TA | - | 1,995 |
| Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust | - | 1,019 |
| Oak Foundation | - | 625 |
| Ireland Funds | 5,000 | - |
| The Henry Smith Charity (Flex) | 19,950 | - |
| The Henry Smith Charity | - | 6,102 |
| Moving for Change | 500 | - |
| Propel New Deal For Young People | 8 | 71,369 |
| 26,252 | 99,409 |
| The Ireland Funds: |
| These funds are to support the delivery of LGT's Bright Futures youth mentoring programme for Gypsy and Traveller young people aged 15-25. |
| The Henry Smith Charity (Flex): |
| These are funds allocated to salary costs for the delivery of Bright Futures youth programme. |
| 17. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
| Net | Transfers |
| movement | between | At |
| At 1/4/25 | in funds | funds | 31/3/26 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 53,833 | (49,003 | ) | (2,527 | ) | 2,303 |
| Designated Funds | 90,473 | - | 2,527 | 93,000 |
| (49,003 | ) |
| Restricted funds |
| Restricted | 99,409 | (73,157 | ) | - | 26,252 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | (122,160 | ) | 121,555 |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| 17. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued |
| Net movement in funds included in the above are as follows: |
| Incoming | Resources | Movement |
| resources | expended | in funds |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 152,810 | (201,813 | ) | (49,003 | ) |
| Restricted funds |
| Restricted | 282,964 | (356,121 | ) | (73,157 | ) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | ( |
) | (122,160 | ) |
| Comparatives for movement in funds |
| Net | Transfers |
| movement | between | At |
| At 1/4/24 | in funds | funds | 31/3/25 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 167,645 | (23,339 | ) | (90,473 | ) | 53,833 |
| Designated Funds | - | - | 90,473 | 90,473 |
| 167,645 | (23,339 | ) | - | 144,306 |
| Restricted funds |
| Restricted | 119,942 | (20,533 | ) | - | 99,409 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 287,587 | (43,872 | ) | - | 243,715 |
| Comparative net movement in funds included in the above are as follows: |
| Incoming | Resources | Movement |
| resources | expended | in funds |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 79,381 | (102,720 | ) | (23,339 | ) |
| Restricted funds |
| Restricted | 335,491 | (356,024 | ) | (20,533 | ) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 414,872 | (458,744 | ) | (43,872 | ) |
| Designated Funds: |
| The trustees have designated funds in the total amount of £93,000 (2025: £90,473) as being the minimum sum required to be held in the reserves to fulfil all contractual liabilities on behalf of the charity. |
| LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| 17. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued |
| Purpose of funds: |
| Restricted funding received during the year, contributed towards key projects, including those listed below. |
| - Youth work. The aim of the Bright Futures youth work programme is to support young Gypsies and Travellers to have access to education, training, mentoring and employment opportunities. It provides LGT with an opportunity to advocate for better inclusion. |
| - London wide policy work. We aim to strengthen the voice of London's Gypsies and Travellers, helping them gain the recognition, inclusion and equality. We do this through community-led campaigns and policy work, working with decision-makers in London and nationally to ensure the voice of Gypsies and Travellers is heard. |
| - Accommodation services. LGT provides advocacy and support through an accommodation advice service to families from a wide range of London boroughs who face difficulties with accommodation and benefits. As well as providing one-to-one advocacy services, LGT also supports residents who are keen to work together as a group and represent their community on the issues they are facing. |
| 18. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |