Sylvanus Lysons Charity
To further the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Gloucester.
Activities & Mission
To further the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Gloucester.
Grants
Sylvanus Lysons Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2023)
- £184,333
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 323). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £353,670 | £404,579 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £388,138 | £497,579 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £501,185 | £347,979 | £298,198 | £14,209,831 | £225,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £505,850 | £763,797 | £710,532 | £13,942,400 | £440,737 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £465,130 | £392,851 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sylvanus Lysons Charity
What does Sylvanus Lysons Charity do?
To further the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Gloucester.
How much income did Sylvanus Lysons Charity report in 2025?
Sylvanus Lysons Charity reported total income of £354k and reported expenditure of £405k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sylvanus Lysons Charity?
Sylvanus Lysons Charity has a program ratio of 59.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 323 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sylvanus Lysons Charity registered as a charity?
Sylvanus Lysons Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 April 1962 as charity number 202939. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Sylvanus Lysons Charity?
Sylvanus Lysons Charity is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sylvanus Lysons Charity operate?
Sylvanus Lysons Charity operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sylvanus Lysons Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Sylvanus Lysons Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 202939.
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Registry Information
Other notable Religion charities
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 3 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated