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Bernard Lewis Family Charitable Trust

Also known as: The Bernard Lewis Charitable Trust

The income and capital of the Trust is to be used, in whole or part, exclusively for the benefit of charitable purposes at the discretion of the Trustees.The legally permitted objectives are wide and cover generally accepted charitable objects.

Activities & Mission

The income and capital of the Trust is to be used, in whole or part, exclusively for the benefit of charitable purposes at the discretion of the Trustees.The legally permitted objectives are wide and cover generally accepted charitable objects.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,195,277
Latest Expenditure
£2,619,978

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,015,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £180,277
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,615,987
Raising Funds £3,991
Governance £12,852
Grants to Institutions £2,490,025
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.

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 this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2021 — James Lewis Foundation (organisation 5020976)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£4,195,277
£2,619,978£2,615,987£6,651,036£6,651,0361 / 0
2023
£6,221,467
£6,141,355£6,132,701£4,900,351£4,900,3511 / 0
2022
£134,953
£5,252,4050 / 0
2021
£3,062,640
£1,827,375£1,808,279£10,349,470£10,349,4701 / 0
2020
£2,574,135
£1,568,057£1,567,829£9,060,372£9,060,3721 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bernard Lewis Family Charitable Trust

What does Bernard Lewis Family Charitable Trust do?

The income and capital of the Trust is to be used, in whole or part, exclusively for the benefit of charitable purposes at the discretion of the Trustees.The legally permitted objectives are wide and cover generally accepted charitable objects.

How much income did Bernard Lewis Family Charitable Trust report in 2024?

Bernard Lewis Family Charitable Trust reported total income of £4.20m and reported expenditure of £2.62m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bernard Lewis Family Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Bernard Lewis Family Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 July 2008 as charity number 1125035. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Bernard Lewis Family Charitable Trust?

Bernard Lewis Family Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bernard Lewis Family Charitable Trust operate?

Bernard Lewis Family Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bernard Lewis Family Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Bernard Lewis Family Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125035.

Details

Address
BLUE COAST CAPITAL
SEYMOUR MEWS HOUSE
26-27 SEYMOUR MEWS
LONDON
W1H 6BN
Registration Date
17 July 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4040491
Charity Number
1125035

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Trustees

CAROLINE JANE GRAINGE
CLIVE ROBERT LEWIS
LEONARD RICHARD LEWIS

Also Known As

  • The Bernard Lewis Charitable Trust

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