Lorna Young Foundation
Also known as: Lorna Young Trust
The Lorna Young Foundation works to support producers in developing countries to improve their livelihoods by adding value to their activities through education, training and direct economic support. Its UK projects promote education, information and work opportunities through community-owned ethical and fair trading enterprises, with a particular focus on disadvantaged groups.
Activities & Mission
The Lorna Young Foundation works to support producers in developing countries to improve their livelihoods by adding value to their activities through education, training and direct economic support. Its UK projects promote education, information and work opportunities through community-owned ethical and fair trading enterprises, with a particular focus on disadvantaged groups.
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.
Show all 16 areas of operation Hide areas of operation
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £205,262 | £158,276 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2024 | £192,910 | £167,669 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2023 | £93,597 | £110,531 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £133,391 | £106,471 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £133,466 | £166,396 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Lorna Young Foundation
What does Lorna Young Foundation do?
The Lorna Young Foundation works to support producers in developing countries to improve their livelihoods by adding value to their activities through education, training and direct economic support. Its UK projects promote education, information and work opportunities through community-owned ethical and fair trading enterprises, with a particular focus on disadvantaged groups.
How much income did Lorna Young Foundation report in 2025?
Lorna Young Foundation reported total income of £205k and reported expenditure of £158k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Lorna Young Foundation registered as a charity?
Lorna Young Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 February 2006 as charity number 1112895. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Lorna Young Foundation?
Lorna Young Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian Agnew. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lorna Young Foundation operate?
Lorna Young Foundation operates across 16 areas, including Burkina Faso, Colombia, Congo (Democratic Republic) and 13 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Lorna Young Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Lorna Young Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112895.
Details
Netherton
HUDDERSFIELD
HD4 7DP
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Social welfare charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Lorna Young Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated