Lakechance Limited

Makes donations to the charitable organisations set out under A8 (a), (b), and (c).

Activities & Mission

Makes donations to the charitable organisations set out under A8 (a), (b), and (c).

Grants

Lakechance Limited is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations
Grants paid (2023): £1,142,850
Who it helps: other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports: general charitable purposes, education and training and religious activities

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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.

Country

Israel United States

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£281,310

Latest Expenditure

£374,664

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 47% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 360). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 93% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,272,000

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £8,551

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,142,946

Raising Funds £0

Governance £96

Grants to Institutions £1,142,850

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.

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£281,310	£374,664				0 / 0
2024	£330,348	£591,420				0 / 0
2023	£1,280,551	£1,142,946	£1,142,946	£935,506	£613,506	0 / 0
2022	£963,376	£932,379	£932,379	£797,901	£475,901	0 / 0
2021	£346,377	£208,562				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lakechance Limited

What does Lakechance Limited do?

Makes donations to the charitable organisations set out under A8 (a), (b), and (c).

How much income did Lakechance Limited report in 2025?

Lakechance Limited reported total income of £281k and reported expenditure of £375k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Lakechance Limited?

Lakechance Limited has a program ratio of 89.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 360 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Lakechance Limited registered as a charity?

Lakechance Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 1985 as charity number 291522. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs Lakechance Limited?

Lakechance Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is BERNARD DOV STROH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lakechance Limited operate?

Lakechance Limited operates across 3 areas: Israel, United States and England.

Is Lakechance Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Lakechance Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 291522.