The Lotus Childrens Foundation
Analysis
The Lotus Childrens Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Suffolk. It was registered in September 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05347277). It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending January 2026, The Lotus Childrens Foundation reported income of £447k and spending of £411k, spending 92% of its income. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2026, when income rose by 141%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Lotus Childrens Foundation sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cardiff Central Sports and Recreation Limited (£447k), Child.org International (£447k) and Mondochallenge Foundation (£447k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
To relieve suffering amongst orphaned children and those children experiencing hardship for whatever reason. To promote and protect the physical and mental wellbeing of children and to help to improve the standard and quality of their lives.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Central Sports and Recreation Limited | Cardiff | £447k |
| Child.org International | Bristol | £447k |
| Mondochallenge Foundation | London | £447k |
| Deafinitions Limited | Goldthorpe | £448k |