Lewes House Of Friendship
Lewes House of Friendship exists to promote the wellbeing of older people, in any manner which now is or hereafter may be deemed by law to be charitable, in and around Lewes. It organises the following activities:* provision of home-cooked, nutritious lunches* delivered lunches to vulnerable members * exercise groups* craft, * choir, * yoga group* bereavement support
Activities & Mission
Lewes House of Friendship exists to promote the wellbeing of older people, in any manner which now is or hereafter may be deemed by law to be charitable, in and around Lewes. It organises the following activities:* provision of home-cooked, nutritious lunches* delivered lunches to vulnerable members * exercise groups* craft, * choir, * yoga group* bereavement support
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 9% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2016 — Lewes House of Friendship (organisation 207310)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £162,628 | £204,701 | 0 / 18 | |||
| 2024 | £127,162 | £142,163 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2023 | £658,823 | £135,807 | £135,807 | £722,618 | £681,349 | 6 / 16 |
| 2022 | £86,491 | £99,604 | 0 / 18 | |||
| 2021 | £80,888 | £92,742 | 0 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Lewes House Of Friendship
What does Lewes House Of Friendship do?
Lewes House of Friendship exists to promote the wellbeing of older people, in any manner which now is or hereafter may be deemed by law to be charitable, in and around Lewes. It organises the following activities:* provision of home-cooked, nutritious lunches* delivered lunches to vulnerable members * exercise groups* craft, * choir, * yoga group* bereavement support
How much income did Lewes House Of Friendship report in 2025?
Lewes House Of Friendship reported total income of £163k and reported expenditure of £205k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Lewes House Of Friendship?
Lewes House Of Friendship has a program ratio of 20.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Lewes House Of Friendship registered as a charity?
Lewes House Of Friendship was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 September 2014 as charity number 1158437. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Lewes House Of Friendship?
Lewes House Of Friendship is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lewes House Of Friendship operate?
Lewes House Of Friendship operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Lewes House Of Friendship a registered charity?
Yes — Lewes House Of Friendship is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158437.
Details
208 High Street
LEWES
East Sussex
BN7 2NS
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