The John William Lamb Charity
Analysis
The John William Lamb Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Mansfield. It was registered in December 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The John William Lamb Charity reported income of £32k and spending of £28k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £25k to £32k (+29%), an average of +6.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 117% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The John William Lamb Charity sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Holton-Le-Clay Multi-Purpose Educational and Resource Centre (£32k), Rachel's Table (£32k) and Empower a Child UK (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity's activity is to provide annuities and other benefits for elderly and needy persons living alone who are over 55 years of age and live within 10 miles of Nottingham City Council House, and to appoint a visitor to watch over the welfare of the annuitants.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Holton-Le-Clay Multi-Purpose Educational and Resource Centre | Grimsby | £32k |
| Rachel's Table | Leicester | £32k |
| Empower a Child UK | London | £32k |
| Abdul Karim Charitable Trust | Leicester | £32k |