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The Gold From The Stone Foundation

Also known as: The Lemn Sissay Foundation

The Foundation's primary concern is The Christmas Dinner project. The Christmas Dinner was founded by Lemn Sissay in 2013 with the intention that no care leaver would be left alone on Christmas Day.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation's primary concern is The Christmas Dinner project. The Christmas Dinner was founded by Lemn Sissay in 2013 with the intention that no care leaver would be left alone on Christmas Day.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£49,236
Latest Expenditure
£87,406

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 177.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 177.5%
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
£49,236
£87,4060 / 0
2023
£53,989
£63,3890 / 3
2022
£28,035
£31,9240 / 0
2021
£36,825
£45,8130 / 0
2020
£22,764
£20,1910 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Gold From The Stone Foundation

What does The Gold From The Stone Foundation do?

The Foundation's primary concern is The Christmas Dinner project. The Christmas Dinner was founded by Lemn Sissay in 2013 with the intention that no care leaver would be left alone on Christmas Day.

How much income did The Gold From The Stone Foundation report in 2025?

The Gold From The Stone Foundation reported total income of £49k and reported expenditure of £87k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Gold From The Stone Foundation registered as a charity?

The Gold From The Stone Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 October 2017 as charity number 1175167. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs The Gold From The Stone Foundation?

The Gold From The Stone Foundation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kari Elan Anson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Gold From The Stone Foundation operate?

The Gold From The Stone Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Gold From The Stone Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Gold From The Stone Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1175167.

Details

Address
THE MARTIN HARRIS CENTRE
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
MANCHESTER
M13 9PL
Registration Date
16 October 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5106875
Charity Number
1175167

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Trustees

Kari Elan Anson Chair
Alison Janet Shedlock
Anne-Marie Marcella Connelly
David Greenwood
Esther Maria McLaughlin
Lemn Sissay OBE FRSL
Also governs 1 other charity
Matthew Sean Taylor
Melissa McGowan
Norman Terence Galloway
Purnima Sherwood
Tajinder Kaur Leonard
Tina Jean Malcolm

Also Known As

  • The Lemn Sissay Foundation

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