The John Lucy Trust
Analysis
The John Lucy Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Warwick. It was registered in October 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The John Lucy Trust reported income of £45k and spending of £42k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £43k to £45k (+6.3%), an average of +1.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 177%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The John Lucy Trust sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Mission Church (£45k), Shahpran Central Chadderton Mosque (£45k) and South Tyneside District Scout Council (£45k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The trust manages its property which is situated in the parish of Hampton Lucy. From the net proceeds of income, the trust makes grants for the benefit of Hampton Lucy C of E Primary School, Hampton Lucy Parish Church and to promote the education of persons under the age of 25 who are, or whose parents are resident in the parish of Hampton Lucy, and who are in need of financial assistance.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Mission Church | London | £45k |
| Shahpran Central Chadderton Mosque | Oldham | £45k |
| South Tyneside District Scout Council | Jarrow | £45k |
| Wolverhampton Revival Centre | Wolverhampton | £45k |