Lancaster Foundation
Also known as: The John and Rosemary Lancaster Charitable Foundation
The Lancaster Foundation has been founded on Christian principles offering medical and practical support to the suffering, disadvantaged and marginalized people throughout the UK and Africa Additionally the Foundation is committed to numerous ongoing local and national youth and community projects .
Activities & Mission
The Lancaster Foundation has been founded on Christian principles offering medical and practical support to the suffering, disadvantaged and marginalized people throughout the UK and Africa Additionally the Foundation is committed to numerous ongoing local and national youth and community projects .
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 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% 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 | £4,236,306 | £2,815,959 | £2,815,959 | £68,909,554 | £2,014,925 | 5 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,665,887 | £2,582,989 | £2,582,989 | £67,863,472 | £67,863,472 | 4 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,394,920 | £2,745,111 | £2,745,111 | £64,985,878 | £64,985,878 | 4 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,414,408 | £3,041,969 | £3,041,969 | £67,922,929 | £67,922,929 | 3 / 30 |
| 2021 | £2,960,450 | £2,519,578 | £2,519,578 | £61,321,455 | £61,321,455 | 3 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Foundation
What does Lancaster Foundation do?
The Lancaster Foundation has been founded on Christian principles offering medical and practical support to the suffering, disadvantaged and marginalized people throughout the UK and Africa Additionally the Foundation is committed to numerous ongoing local and national youth and community projects .
How much income did Lancaster Foundation report in 2025?
Lancaster Foundation reported total income of £4.24m and reported expenditure of £2.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Lancaster Foundation?
Lancaster Foundation has a program ratio of 66.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Lancaster Foundation registered as a charity?
Lancaster Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 December 1997 as charity number 1066850. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Lancaster Foundation?
Lancaster Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lancaster Foundation operate?
Lancaster Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Lancaster Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Lancaster Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1066850.
Details
Edisford Road
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 2LN
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Also Known As
- The John and Rosemary Lancaster Charitable Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated