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The Banks Lyon Memorial Trust

The charity gives grants to individuals & organisations situated or operating in Lancaster, Morecambe, Carnforth and the surrounding rural areas. The trustees have a particular emphasis on helping young people with their "education" with education being construed in its broadest sense and in particular (but without limitation) trades education over traditional academic education.

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Activities & Mission

The charity gives grants to individuals & organisations situated or operating in Lancaster, Morecambe, Carnforth and the surrounding rural areas. The trustees have a particular emphasis on helping young people with their "education" with education being construed in its broadest sense and in particular (but without limitation) trades education over traditional academic education.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£16,935
Latest Expenditure
£130,594

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 771.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 771.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£16,935
£130,5940 / 0
2024
£20,651
£104,9400 / 0
2023
£20,789
£69,7620 / 5
2022
£18,054
£35,9760 / 0
2021
£17,472
£134,2170 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Banks Lyon Memorial Trust

What does The Banks Lyon Memorial Trust do?

The charity gives grants to individuals & organisations situated or operating in Lancaster, Morecambe, Carnforth and the surrounding rural areas. The trustees have a particular emphasis on helping young people with their "education" with education being construed in its broadest sense and in particular (but without limitation) trades education over traditional academic education.

How much income did The Banks Lyon Memorial Trust report in 2025?

The Banks Lyon Memorial Trust reported total income of £17k and reported expenditure of £131k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Banks Lyon Memorial Trust registered as a charity?

The Banks Lyon Memorial Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 2015 as charity number 1160678. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Banks Lyon Memorial Trust?

The Banks Lyon Memorial Trust 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 The Banks Lyon Memorial Trust operate?

The Banks Lyon Memorial Trust operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Banks Lyon Memorial Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Banks Lyon Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160678.

Details

Address
Joseph A Jones & Co Llp
6 Fenton Street
LANCASTER
LA1 1TE
Registration Date
26 February 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5056969
Charity Number
1160678

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Trustees

Kirstie Jean Bank-Lyon
Margaret Maria Dodd
Neil McNulty
Penelope Julia Swann
Rebecca Stevens Mrs
Richard Bowker

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30 July 2026
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