HONOURABLE SOCIETY OF LINCOLN'S INN EDUCATIONAL AWARDS FUND
Educational Awards and scholarships
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE STUDENTS AND PUPIL BARRISTERS OF LINCOLN'S INN IN THE FIELD OF LAW BY THE PROVISION OF PRIZES, BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds significant unrestricted reserves of £5,881,274, which the Trustees have identified as high due to a total return investment strategy. The charity has no employees and no trustees received remuneration, with the Trustees confirming adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The aim is to ensure that the trust continues to support its beneficiaries for twenty years.”
“The Inn meets the cost of remuneration for advice and services by the Auditors.” — page 19
“During the year grants totalling: £198k (2024: £162k) were made to Lincoln's Inn as contributions towards awards and Scholarships granted by the Inn” — page 19
“The Inn meets the cost of remuneration for advice and services by the Auditors.” — page 19
“During the year grants totalling: £198k (2024: £162k) were made to Lincoln's Inn as contributions towards awards and Scholarships granted by the Inn” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/06/2011)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £221k | £198k |
| 31/12/2024 | £181k | £141k |
| 31/12/2023 | £151k | £143k |
| 31/12/2022 | £168k | £159k |
| 31/12/2021 | £154k | £141k |
Common questions
Is HONOURABLE SOCIETY OF LINCOLN'S INN EDUCATIONAL AWARDS FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds significant unrestricted reserves of £5,881,274, which the Trustees have identified as high due to a total return investment strategy. The charity has no employees and no trustees received remuneration, with the Trustees confirming adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.