LAVY CHARITABLE TRUST
The Trust does not respond to unsolicited requests.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY (?THE OBJECTS?) ARE TO MAKE GRANTS: (A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY SUPPORTING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. (B) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND PRESERVE HEALTH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING MEDICAL AND SURGICAL TREATMENT AND TRAINING.(C) TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTHCARE PROJECTS AND ALL THE NECESSARY SUPPORT DESIGNED TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO GENERATE A SUSTAINABLE INCOME AND BE SELF-SUFFICIENT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds showed a deficit for the year of £731, compared to a surplus of £391,151 in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £501,175 and has assessed major risks, stating systems are in place to mitigate exposure. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“A loan of £22,500 was made by CBD Lavy (Trustee) to the charity in the year ended 5 April 2024 and was outstanding at the year end. The loan was interest free and repayable on demand. It was repaid after the year end.” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- PROFESSOR CHRISTOPHER LAVY FRCSchair
- Dr George Andrew Briggs MA PhD
- Dr Veronica Lavy MA MBChB
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £66k | £67k |
| 05/04/2024 | £447k | £55k |
| 05/04/2023 | £155k | £44k |
Common questions
Is LAVY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds showed a deficit for the year of £731, compared to a surplus of £391,151 in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £501,175 and has assessed major risks, stating systems are in place to mitigate exposure. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.