Sylvanus Lysons Charity
Analysis
Sylvanus Lysons Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gloucester. It was registered in April 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Sylvanus Lysons Charity reported income of £354k and spending of £405k, spending 114% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income fell from £465k to £354k (-24%), an average of -6.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income dropped by 23%. Over the whole period it spent 109% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Sylvanus Lysons Charity sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Street Storage (£353k), Southwark Irish Pensioners Project (£354k) and Fun 4 Young People (F4yp) Ltd (£353k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To further the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Gloucester.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Street Storage | London | £353k |
| Southwark Irish Pensioners Project | London | £354k |
| Fun 4 Young People (F4yp) Ltd | Brickhill Drive | £353k |
| Gender and Development Network | London | £354k |