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The Lancashire Foundation

The objects of the Charity are to hold the Trust Fund and its income upon trust and to apply them for all purposes which are exclusively charitable under the laws of England and Wales from time to time by the making of grants to any individual, group, organisation or institution in the UK, Bermuda and worldwide, with a focus on helping young people and the severely disadvantaged in society.

Activities & Mission

The objects of the Charity are to hold the Trust Fund and its income upon trust and to apply them for all purposes which are exclusively charitable under the laws of England and Wales from time to time by the making of grants to any individual, group, organisation or institution in the UK, Bermuda and worldwide, with a focus on helping young people and the severely disadvantaged in society.

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
£956,314
Latest Expenditure
£725,746

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 74.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 40% 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

Donations & Legacies £774,530
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £181,784
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £710,966
Raising Funds £0
Governance £22,964
Grants to Institutions £688,002
Other Expenditure £14,780

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£956,314
£725,746£710,966£1,605,182£1,605,1820 / 4
2023
£287,478
£602,3640 / 4
2022
£203,273
£502,8660 / 5
2021
£196,641
£549,8900 / 4
2020
£624,606
£571,188£543,388£2,431,513£2,431,5130 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Lancashire Foundation

What does The Lancashire Foundation do?

The objects of the Charity are to hold the Trust Fund and its income upon trust and to apply them for all purposes which are exclusively charitable under the laws of England and Wales from time to time by the making of grants to any individual, group, organisation or institution in the UK, Bermuda and worldwide, with a focus on helping young people and the severely disadvantaged in society.

How much income did The Lancashire Foundation report in 2024?

The Lancashire Foundation reported total income of £956k and reported expenditure of £726k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Lancashire Foundation?

The Lancashire Foundation has a program ratio of 74.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% 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 Lancashire Foundation registered as a charity?

The Lancashire Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 October 2012 as charity number 1149184. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Lancashire Foundation?

The Lancashire Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Louise Margaret Wells. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lancashire Foundation operate?

The Lancashire Foundation operates across 3 areas: Bermuda, Philippines and United States.

Is The Lancashire Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Lancashire Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149184.

Details

Address
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY (UK)
LEVEL 29
20 FENCHURCH STREET
LONDON
EC3M 3BY
Registration Date
2 October 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5031739
Charity Number
1149184

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Trustees

Louise Margaret Wells Chair
Derek Stapley
Also governs 2 other charities
Emma Grimes
Kate Parker
Robert William Kennedy

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