Bishop Laney's Charity
Also known as: The Bishop Laney Foundation
Offers grants for young people in the Soham and Ely area to assist with their degree or apprenticeship.Must be under 25 when first applying.
Activities & Mission
Offers grants for young people in the Soham and Ely area to assist with their degree or apprenticeship.Must be under 25 when first applying.
Grants
Bishop Laney's Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £107,021
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £91,102 | £107,021 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £304,784 | £87,586 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £280,832 | £72,120 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £279,343 | £74,164 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £172,688 | £73,177 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Bishop Laney's Charity
What does Bishop Laney's Charity do?
Offers grants for young people in the Soham and Ely area to assist with their degree or apprenticeship.Must be under 25 when first applying.
How much income did Bishop Laney's Charity report in 2025?
Bishop Laney's Charity reported total income of £91k and reported expenditure of £107k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Bishop Laney's Charity registered as a charity?
Bishop Laney's Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 April 1972 as charity number 311306. It has been registered for 54 years.
Who runs Bishop Laney's Charity?
Bishop Laney's Charity is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is HAMISH CHARLES HENRY ROSS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bishop Laney's Charity operate?
Bishop Laney's Charity operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bishop Laney's Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Bishop Laney's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 311306.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Bishop Laney Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated