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The Lindsell Foundation

The Foundation seeks to inspire young people of all abilities, living in disadvantaged situations to achieve a solid start in life through enhanced educational outcomes. In doing so, the Foundation aims to ensure that these individuals achieve the best they can either academically or otherwise with the appropriate social and personal development support.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation seeks to inspire young people of all abilities, living in disadvantaged situations to achieve a solid start in life through enhanced educational outcomes. In doing so, the Foundation aims to ensure that these individuals achieve the best they can either academically or otherwise with the appropriate social and personal development support.

Grants

The Lindsell Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2026)
£64,358
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes and education and training

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£154,399
Latest Expenditure
£64,358

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 41.7%
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£154,399
£64,3580 / 0
2025
£150,278
£119,3140 / 0
2024
£152,702
£82,6810 / 0
2023
£143,911
£74,9840 / 0
2022
£114,450
£56,8720 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Lindsell Foundation

What does The Lindsell Foundation do?

The Foundation seeks to inspire young people of all abilities, living in disadvantaged situations to achieve a solid start in life through enhanced educational outcomes. In doing so, the Foundation aims to ensure that these individuals achieve the best they can either academically or otherwise with the appropriate social and personal development support.

How much income did The Lindsell Foundation report in 2026?

The Lindsell Foundation reported total income of £154k and reported expenditure of £64k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Lindsell Foundation registered as a charity?

The Lindsell Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 2019 as charity number 1186253. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Lindsell Foundation?

The Lindsell Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lindsell Foundation operate?

The Lindsell Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Lindsell Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Lindsell Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186253.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
11 November 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5147627
Charity Number
1186253

Trustees

Albert James Lindsell
Henrietta Lindsell
Kathryn Adrianna Buscall
Michael James Lindsell
Paul Dominic Vail
Also governs 1 other charity
Sophie Anne Lindsell

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2 November 2026
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