Lapis Lazuli Schools
Analysis
Lapis Lazuli Schools is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Lapis Lazuli Schools reported income of £97k and spending of £103k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £53k to £97k (+81%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2026, when income rose by 151%. Over the whole period it spent 72% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Lapis Lazuli Schools sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Triangle Playgroup (£97k), Tetbury Nursery Playgroup Limited (£97k) and Scotby Pre-School Playgroup (£97k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Lapis Lazuli Schools raises money in the UK by collecting donations and running a charity shop. The funds raised have been used to support the education of boys and girls in Central Asia. The shop operates in central London under the name Pop Up 38 in spaces donated by landlords in Soho, Covent Garden and Kings Cross. The shop sells pre-loved clothing and handicrafts created by supporters.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle Playgroup | Winchester | £97k |
| Tetbury Nursery Playgroup Limited | Tetbury | £97k |
| Scotby Pre-School Playgroup | Carlisle | £97k |
| Society of Bookbinders | c/o Dr C McNall | £97k |