John Lyon’s Charity awards grants to support children and young people up to the age of 25 operating in nine boroughs across North and West London: Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea, and the Cities of London and Westminster.

As one of the largest independent funders in London, the Charity has distributed more than £223 million since 1991 to organisations dedicated to raising the aspirations of children and young people. This is achieved through the funding of projects that provide educational opportunities and facilitate participation in a broad range of enriching activities.

For the first time, this publication consolidates the Statutory Accounts and the Annual Report, underscoring the Charity’s commitment to transparency and accessibility. In the financial year ending March 2025, the Charity awarded £15 million in grants across four Programme Areas: Formal Education, Informal Education, Access to Education, and Capacity Building. These Programme Areas encompass a wide range of projects and organisations that support children and young people and are fundamental to the Charity’s grant-giving and overall mission.

The Charity has also maintained a longstanding commitment to advancing inclusion within the arts and cultural sectors. In 2024/25, this work culminated in the publication of A New Perspective and the development of a Call to Action, both of which draw upon the insights and experiences of sector participants to inform recommendations for genuinely inclusive practice. This report provides an in-depth account of the Charity’s cultural inclusion journey.

To access the 2024/2025 Statutory Accounts & Annual Report in full, please click here.