David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust
Also known as: Lewis Family Charitable Trust
The legally permitted objectives are very wide and cover virtually every generally accepted charitable object. However, in practice the causes to which the Trustees have devoted the bulk of resources in recent years have been medical research, education and relief for the less fortunate.
Activities & Mission
The legally permitted objectives are very wide and cover virtually every generally accepted charitable object. However, in practice the causes to which the Trustees have devoted the bulk of resources in recent years have been medical research, education and relief for the less fortunate.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £4,553,915 | £2,678,175 | £2,652,783 | £28,640,977 | £28,640,977 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,487,605 | £3,626,360 | £3,594,781 | £26,254,226 | £26,254,226 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,363,068 | £4,008,940 | £4,003,008 | £24,781,675 | £24,781,675 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,241,580 | £2,257,339 | £2,257,339 | £25,499,340 | £25,499,340 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,768,694 | £1,695,489 | £1,694,394 | £25,063,331 | £25,063,331 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust
What does David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust do?
The legally permitted objectives are very wide and cover virtually every generally accepted charitable object. However, in practice the causes to which the Trustees have devoted the bulk of resources in recent years have been medical research, education and relief for the less fortunate.
How much income did David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust report in 2025?
David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust reported total income of £4.55m and reported expenditure of £2.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust?
David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 58.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 1969 as charity number 259892. It has been registered for 57 years.
Who runs David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust?
David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust operate?
David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 259892.
Details
WEST GATE
EALING
LONDON
W5 1DR
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Also Known As
- Lewis Family Charitable Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated