The Joseph And Lilian Sully Foundation
Also known as: The Joseph Sully Foundation
-The relief of suffering, distress, disease and poverty among children and the provision of education assistance for children, their families and their communities.-The conservation and other activities for the preservation of Epping Forest as a public amenity-Other general charitable purposes
Activities & Mission
-The relief of suffering, distress, disease and poverty among children and the provision of education assistance for children, their families and their communities.-The conservation and other activities for the preservation of Epping Forest as a public amenity-Other general charitable purposes
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £433,175 | £862,667 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £501,417 | £890,019 | £633,820 | £16,137,246 | £16,137,246 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £447,832 | £1,224,580 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £1,038,419 | £602,916 | £528,026 | £17,051,001 | £17,051,001 | 2 / 0 |
| 2021 | £522,342 | £473,627 | £280,524 | £16,349,331 | £304,909 | 2 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Joseph And Lilian Sully Foundation
What does The Joseph And Lilian Sully Foundation do?
-The relief of suffering, distress, disease and poverty among children and the provision of education assistance for children, their families and their communities.-The conservation and other activities for the preservation of Epping Forest as a public amenity-Other general charitable purposes
How much income did The Joseph And Lilian Sully Foundation report in 2025?
The Joseph And Lilian Sully Foundation reported total income of £433k and reported expenditure of £863k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Joseph And Lilian Sully Foundation?
The Joseph And Lilian Sully Foundation has a program ratio of 126.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Joseph And Lilian Sully Foundation registered as a charity?
The Joseph And Lilian Sully Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 October 1992 as charity number 1014823. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs The Joseph And Lilian Sully Foundation?
The Joseph And Lilian Sully Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Joseph And Lilian Sully Foundation operate?
The Joseph And Lilian Sully Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Joseph And Lilian Sully Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Joseph And Lilian Sully Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1014823.
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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