The Lawson Trust CIO
The CIO is a grant making charity concentrating support to organisations in the south east of England. The trustees concentrate their support on the following:? Arts and Heritage? Education? Environment? Health? Social & economic disadvantageThe trustees do not support:? Individuals? Non registered charities? Overseas charities? Political parties? Promotion of religion
Activities & Mission
The CIO is a grant making charity concentrating support to organisations in the south east of England. The trustees concentrate their support on the following:? Arts and Heritage? Education? Environment? Health? Social & economic disadvantageThe trustees do not support:? Individuals? Non registered charities? Overseas charities? Political parties? Promotion of religion
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 78% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £676,388 | £802,962 | £705,554 | £20,661,685 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £784,323 | £895,025 | £776,778 | £21,180,660 | £21,180,660 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £720,055 | £793,193 | £674,590 | £21,682,109 | £21,682,109 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,006,054 | £1,325,336 | £1,220,500 | £22,347,131 | £563,556 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,187,939 | £521,816 | £427,183 | £21,613,109 | £632,838 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Lawson Trust CIO
What does The Lawson Trust CIO do?
The CIO is a grant making charity concentrating support to organisations in the south east of England. The trustees concentrate their support on the following:? Arts and Heritage? Education? Environment? Health? Social & economic disadvantageThe trustees do not support:? Individuals? Non registered charities? Overseas charities? Political parties? Promotion of religion
How much income did The Lawson Trust CIO report in 2025?
The Lawson Trust CIO reported total income of £676k and reported expenditure of £803k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Lawson Trust CIO?
The Lawson Trust CIO has a program ratio of 104.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Lawson Trust CIO registered as a charity?
The Lawson Trust CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 2017 as charity number 1171822. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs The Lawson Trust CIO?
The Lawson Trust CIO is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Lawson Trust CIO operate?
The Lawson Trust CIO operates across 4 areas: East Sussex, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex.
Is The Lawson Trust CIO a registered charity?
Yes — The Lawson Trust CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171822.
Details
River Lawn Road
TONBRIDGE
Kent
TN9 1EP
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