Lob's Charity
Analysis
Lob's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Godalming. It was registered in May 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Lob's Charity reported income of £145k and spending of £145k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £39k to £145k (+276%), an average of +39% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 436%. Over the whole period it spent 164% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Lob's Charity sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wiltshire North County Guide Association (£145k), Home-Start Iow (£145k) and Bridging Barriers (£145k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity makes donations to other charities and occasionally to individuals on each case chosen by the Trustees.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire North County Guide Association | Swindon | £145k |
| Home-Start Iow | Isle of Wight | £145k |
| Bridging Barriers | London | £145k |
| Little Disciples Childcare | Chester | £146k |