Lewes Exhibition Fund
The objects of the charity are to administer the freehold property owned by the charity and to apply the income therefrom and the investment income of the charity for the benefit of poor people in the Borough of Lewes (Blunts charity) and provide education grants for people within a distance of 5 miles from the Law Courts in Lewes in the case of the educational purposes fund.
Activities & Mission
The objects of the charity are to administer the freehold property owned by the charity and to apply the income therefrom and the investment income of the charity for the benefit of poor people in the Borough of Lewes (Blunts charity) and provide education grants for people within a distance of 5 miles from the Law Courts in Lewes in the case of the educational purposes fund.
Grants
Lewes Exhibition Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £26,439
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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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 | £49,032 | £26,439 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2024 | £26,754 | £42,201 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £19,757 | £13,204 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £15,523 | £10,248 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £18,215 | £20,168 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Lewes Exhibition Fund
What does Lewes Exhibition Fund do?
The objects of the charity are to administer the freehold property owned by the charity and to apply the income therefrom and the investment income of the charity for the benefit of poor people in the Borough of Lewes (Blunts charity) and provide education grants for people within a distance of 5 miles from the Law Courts in Lewes in the case of the educational purposes fund.
How much income did Lewes Exhibition Fund report in 2025?
Lewes Exhibition Fund reported total income of £49k and reported expenditure of £26k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Lewes Exhibition Fund registered as a charity?
Lewes Exhibition Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 August 1963 as charity number 306970. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Lewes Exhibition Fund?
Lewes Exhibition Fund is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is DR JP GRAHAM MAYHEW. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lewes Exhibition Fund operate?
Lewes Exhibition Fund operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Lewes Exhibition Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Lewes Exhibition Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 306970.
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