Samuel Lewis Foundation
Also known as: The Samuel Lewis Dwellings Trust, The Samuel Lewis Housing Trust
Social Housing
Activities & Mission
Social Housing
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 5% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 424). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% of UK Housing 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 | £3,203,411 | £1,416,213 | £1,398,112 | £54,564,138 | £54,564,138 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,830,000 | £307,000 | £0 | £32,599,000 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,939,000 | £163,000 | £0 | £27,190,000 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,748,000 | £58,000 | £0 | £28,130,000 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,802,000 | £839,000 | £0 | £28,499,000 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Samuel Lewis Foundation
What does Samuel Lewis Foundation do?
Social Housing
How much income did Samuel Lewis Foundation report in 2025?
Samuel Lewis Foundation reported total income of £3.20m and reported expenditure of £1.42m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Samuel Lewis Foundation?
Samuel Lewis Foundation has a program ratio of 43.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 424 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Samuel Lewis Foundation registered as a charity?
Samuel Lewis Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 May 1962 as charity number 206611. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Samuel Lewis Foundation?
Samuel Lewis Foundation is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Samuel Lewis Foundation operate?
Samuel Lewis Foundation operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Samuel Lewis Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Samuel Lewis Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206611.
Details
FLEET HOUSE
59-61 CLERKENWELL ROAD
LONDON
EC1M 5LA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Samuel Lewis Dwellings Trust
- The Samuel Lewis Housing Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated