Skip to main content Skip to navigation

Dame Vera Lynn Memorial Statue

The charity is raising funds to erect a memorial by renowned sculptor Paul Day to acknowledge the heroic and noble deeds carried out by Dame Vera Lynn throughout her life.The memorial is linked to Dover District Council's project to create an amphitheatre on the cliffs at Dover, by connecting Dame Vera Lynn's memorial to an open air concert venue her music legacy will live on for all.

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

The charity is raising funds to erect a memorial by renowned sculptor Paul Day to acknowledge the heroic and noble deeds carried out by Dame Vera Lynn throughout her life.The memorial is linked to Dover District Council's project to create an amphitheatre on the cliffs at Dover, by connecting Dame Vera Lynn's memorial to an open air concert venue her music legacy will live on for all.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,872
Latest Expenditure
£31,062

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 10.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 77.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 21.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £566,719
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £57,200
Raising Funds £14,784
Governance £1,200
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,741

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£15,872
£31,0620 / 3
2024
£38,916
£271,7340 / 0
2023
£21,149
£282,3280 / 0
2022
£566,719
£73,725£57,200£492,994£492,9940 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dame Vera Lynn Memorial Statue

What does Dame Vera Lynn Memorial Statue do?

The charity is raising funds to erect a memorial by renowned sculptor Paul Day to acknowledge the heroic and noble deeds carried out by Dame Vera Lynn throughout her life.The memorial is linked to Dover District Council's project to create an amphitheatre on the cliffs at Dover, by connecting Dame Vera Lynn's memorial to an open air concert venue her music legacy will live on for all.

How much income did Dame Vera Lynn Memorial Statue report in 2025?

Dame Vera Lynn Memorial Statue reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £31k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dame Vera Lynn Memorial Statue registered as a charity?

Dame Vera Lynn Memorial Statue was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 May 2021 as charity number 1194622. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Dame Vera Lynn Memorial Statue?

Dame Vera Lynn Memorial Statue is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALAN TOM JONES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dame Vera Lynn Memorial Statue operate?

Dame Vera Lynn Memorial Statue operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Dame Vera Lynn Memorial Statue a registered charity?

Yes — Dame Vera Lynn Memorial Statue is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194622.

Details

Address
84 VALEBRIDGE ROAD
BURGESS HILL
RH15 0RP
Registration Date
28 May 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5178903
Charity Number
1194622

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Claim this listing Learn more about premium profiles

Trustees

ALAN TOM JONES Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Simon Gorham
VIRGINIA LEWIS-JONES
Also governs 1 other charity

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
Report a data issue