LYRA IN AFRICA
The advancement of education and the relief of poverty in Africa with the main activities currently focused on Tanzania where the charity finances the construction of girls dormitories and teachers accommodation for village schools and also pays for a field officer to train villagers in running VSLAs (Village Savings and Loan Associations)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operates with limited cash reserves and maintains a balance sufficient to meet committed expenditure on current projects and foreseeable administration expenses. Per the balance sheet, total funds carried forward were £81,104, consisting entirely of restricted funds, with no unrestricted funds remaining. The charity reported a net outgoing of resources before transfers of £13,381 for the year ended 30th June 2025.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations received 15,935 221,335 237,270” — page 7
“The Trustees’ objectives is to maintain a sufficient balance to meet committed expenditure on current projects and cover foreseeable administration expenses.” — page 5
Trustees
- Caroline Armstrong-Jones
- Chrystal Holt
- Joy Nnenna Aladekomo
- Lisa Marie Rowland
- MARIA SPINK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £246k | £232k |
| 30/06/2024 | £232k | £339k |
| 30/06/2023 | £421k | £302k |
| 30/06/2022 | £145k | £217k |
| 30/06/2021 | £426k | £320k |
Common questions
Is LYRA IN AFRICA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operates with limited cash reserves and maintains a balance sufficient to meet committed expenditure on current projects and foreseeable administration expenses. Per the balance sheet, total funds carried forward were £81,104, consisting entirely of restricted funds, with no unrestricted funds remaining. The charity reported a net outgoing of resources before transfers of £13,381 for the year ended 30th June 2025. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LYRA IN AFRICA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LYRA IN AFRICA as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY WITH ST. PETER & ST. JUDE, WEST BROMPTON, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION, BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY WITH ST. PETER & ST. JUDE, WEST BROMPTON | FY2022 | £61k | Smaller overseas charity support |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £14k | International projects |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £13k | International |
| BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £5k | General funding |
| BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | General funding |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY WITH ST. PETER & ST. JUDE, WEST BROMPTON | FY2023 | £2k | Other charitable donations |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY WITH ST. PETER & ST. JUDE, WEST BROMPTON | FY2024 | £500 | Other charitable donations |