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The Lorimer Trust

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £52.5K

  • Spending

    £50.0K

Charity no. 102135 Date registered. 08/07/2015

Public benefits

The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the provision of funds for the general well-being of the population of Northern Ireland and beyond and the specific projects supported included the advancement of health and well being of those more advanced in years and with particular disabilities. The direct out workings of support are

widespread and include indirect positive benefit to families,carers and the general public. This can be demonstrated by the projects that we support and the feedback and evaluation received.The Lorimer Trust will only make donations towards specific projects under the control and stewardship of responsible organisations to ensure good governance and accountability. In accordance with the terms of the Trust Deed The Lorimer Trust confines itself to making donations to other charitable organisations and it is through the activities of those other organisations that the public benefit is determined. The Lorimer Trust does not carry out any direct or sole charitable work other than making charitable donations to other charities registered in the UK. The aim is to support third party charitable organisations that help those most in need.Each year we support a range of organisations and our current priorities are for support for charitable organisations engaged in the advancement of health and the saving of lives,the relief of poverty in our society and the improvement of our environment. There is also a particular focus on projects which support people who are more advanced in years and in particular those with disabilities,young people,the disadvantaged,and specific culture and heritage initiatives. Additionally, financial support may be given to UK registered charities operating internationally for relief of distress arising from natural disasters,conflict and impoverishment. The direct benefits flowing from our support is the prevention and relief of poverty and the alleviation of suffering and disadvantage,and there are countless indirect benefits flowing from the activities of our partner organisations. The Trustees are satisfied that the grant aiding of other charitable bodies does not lead to harm and no private benefit is ascertainable.

What your organisation does

The Lorimer Trust is a grant making trust which derives its income from investments and which has been supporting UK Charities since 1987. The Trust will only fund registered charities with clearly defined charitable purposes. The Trustees take an active role in the assessment of applications and each application is considered on an individual

basis as to ensure public benefit and accountability. Only written applications will be considered by the Trustees.

The charity’s classifications

  • The prevention or relief of poverty
  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of health or the saving of lives
  • The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
  • The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
  • Other charitable purposes

Who the charity helps

  • Carers
  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • General public
  • Homelessness
  • Mental health
  • Older people
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory disabilities
  • Unemployed/low income
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Grant making

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 December 2024

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 December 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 December 2022

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

The trustees shall hold the capital and income of the Trust Fund upon trust to apply the income and all or such parts of the capital for or towards such charitable purposes and to make donations to such charitable institution or institutions at such time or times and in such manner as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit;

Governing document

Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust

Other name

None
  • 4 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Sir Desmond Lorimer, C/O Ulster Garden Village, Forestview, Purdys Lane, Belfast, BT8 7AR

Trustee board

Trustee
Lady Lorimer
Mrs Susan Crowe
Mrs Katherine Feeney
Sir Desmond Lorimer

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland
  • In The Uk