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The Lewin Trust

Also known as: Lewin Trust

The Lewin Trust's vision is to make a tangible difference to poverty and inequality through early intervention and to break the cycles of dependence on relief. We aim to achieve this by providing grant funding and support to UK charities that are working within the UK or overseas in areas of need or deprivation.

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Activities & Mission

The Lewin Trust's vision is to make a tangible difference to poverty and inequality through early intervention and to break the cycles of dependence on relief. We aim to achieve this by providing grant funding and support to UK charities that are working within the UK or overseas in areas of need or deprivation.

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
£547,182
Latest Expenditure
£1,729,874

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 314.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £547,182
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,719,955
Raising Funds £9,919
Governance £12,196
Grants to Institutions £1,596,745
Other Expenditure £0

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
£547,182
£1,729,874£1,719,955£18,115,875£1,500,0004 / 0
2024
£533,909
£1,399,924£1,387,262£25,551,862£1,500,0004 / 0
2023
£291,507
£1,423,6810 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Lewin Trust

What does The Lewin Trust do?

The Lewin Trust's vision is to make a tangible difference to poverty and inequality through early intervention and to break the cycles of dependence on relief. We aim to achieve this by providing grant funding and support to UK charities that are working within the UK or overseas in areas of need or deprivation.

How much income did The Lewin Trust report in 2025?

The Lewin Trust reported total income of £547k and reported expenditure of £1.73m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Lewin Trust registered as a charity?

The Lewin Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 February 2022 as charity number 1197855. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs The Lewin Trust?

The Lewin Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL JAMES KINTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lewin Trust operate?

The Lewin Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Lewin Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Lewin Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1197855.

Details

Address
The Lewin Trust
Unit 1, Chuck-a-Bush Farm
Royston Road
Whittlesford
Cambridge
CB22 4NW
Registration Date
9 February 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5191167
Charity Number
1197855

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Trustees

MICHAEL JAMES KINTON Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Camilla Rose Kinton
Also governs 1 other charity
James Harper Brown
Marilyn Goudge
Matthew Christopher Kinton
Also governs 2 other charities
Rachel Caroline Sinfield
Rachel Mary King

Also Known As

  • Lewin Trust

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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