The Charles Lewis Foundation
Also known as: The Lewis Family Trust
The Charles Lewis Foundation particularly favours registered smaller charities (annual income of under £1,000,000 and no sizeable assets) located in the UK where funding is required for a specific project and where small grants can have a big impact. TCLF especially supports charities which make good use of volunteers. The trustees look to support ongoing and new projects.
Activities & Mission
The Charles Lewis Foundation particularly favours registered smaller charities (annual income of under £1,000,000 and no sizeable assets) located in the UK where funding is required for a specific project and where small grants can have a big impact. TCLF especially supports charities which make good use of volunteers. The trustees look to support ongoing and new projects.
Grants
The Charles Lewis Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £125,749
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £125,000 | £125,749 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £125,000 | £109,508 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2024 | £125,000 | £126,576 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2023 | £125,300 | £115,510 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £125,000 | £188,154 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Charles Lewis Foundation
What does The Charles Lewis Foundation do?
The Charles Lewis Foundation particularly favours registered smaller charities (annual income of under £1,000,000 and no sizeable assets) located in the UK where funding is required for a specific project and where small grants can have a big impact. TCLF especially supports charities which make good use of volunteers. The trustees look to support ongoing and new projects.
How much income did The Charles Lewis Foundation report in 2026?
The Charles Lewis Foundation reported total income of £125k and reported expenditure of £126k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Charles Lewis Foundation registered as a charity?
The Charles Lewis Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 July 2018 as charity number 1179185. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs The Charles Lewis Foundation?
The Charles Lewis Foundation is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Charles Lewis Foundation operate?
The Charles Lewis Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Charles Lewis Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Charles Lewis Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179185.
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Trustees
Also Known As
- The Lewis Family Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated