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John And Penelope Lebus Trust

To provide grants only to charities registered in England and Wales with charitable purposes for the relief of those in need by reason of circumstance, educational or other disadvantage, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, with a particular focus on supporting people and individuals in need.

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Activities & Mission

To provide grants only to charities registered in England and Wales with charitable purposes for the relief of those in need by reason of circumstance, educational or other disadvantage, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, with a particular focus on supporting people and individuals in need.

Grants

John And Penelope Lebus Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2023)
£194,610
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£81,344
Latest Expenditure
£207,570

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 5.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,928,019
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £41,914
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £198,360
Raising Funds £4,497
Governance £3,750
Grants to Institutions £194,610
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£81,344
£207,5700 / 0
2024
£131,335
£194,8200 / 0
2023
£3,969,933
£202,857£198,360£4,111,818£4,111,8180 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about John And Penelope Lebus Trust

What does John And Penelope Lebus Trust do?

To provide grants only to charities registered in England and Wales with charitable purposes for the relief of those in need by reason of circumstance, educational or other disadvantage, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, with a particular focus on supporting people and individuals in need.

How much income did John And Penelope Lebus Trust report in 2025?

John And Penelope Lebus Trust reported total income of £81k and reported expenditure of £208k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was John And Penelope Lebus Trust registered as a charity?

John And Penelope Lebus Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 November 2022 as charity number 1201045. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs John And Penelope Lebus Trust?

John And Penelope Lebus Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Jonathan Lebus. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does John And Penelope Lebus Trust operate?

John And Penelope Lebus Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is John And Penelope Lebus Trust a registered charity?

Yes — John And Penelope Lebus Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1201045.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
17 November 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5206219
Charity Number
1201045

Trustees

Andrew Jonathan Lebus Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Amanda Jane Carolyn Suzanne Lebus
Matthew John Lebus
Simon David Lebus CBE
Also governs 1 other charity

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2 November 2026
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