One in five 16–24-year-olds said they would never have seen a Christmas show or pantomime were it not for their school. 22% of 16–24-year-olds said that school is the only opportunity where they could go on a trip to the theatre.[1] A new survey reveals that one in five young people would have never experienced …Read full article

Every Sunday a notable Londoner answers 15 questions on BBC Radio London to become a ‘Listed Londoner’.  To profile raise the Charity, Lynne Guyton, CEO of John Lyon’s Charity was invited to the BBC Radio London studio to discuss all things John Lyon’s Charity with presenter Robert Elms, as well as her favourite haunts, memories, …Read full article

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former CEO of John Lyon’s Charity, Andrew Stebbings, who passed away on Friday 9th June 2023 following a brave and lengthy battle with cancer.  As Clerk to the Governors of Harrow School, Andrew had the vision, determination and perseverance to oversee, after a decade-long …Read full article

A new survey by John Lyon’s Charity has discovered that countless children will have to stay at home during the six-week summer break because family money is tight.  To help the situation, the Charity has funded 88 groups across North and West London through its School Holiday Activity Fund to offer fun and accessible activities …Read full article

John Lyon’s Charity has made it to the Charity Film Awards FINALS February 2023 With over 400 UK-based charities entering this year, John Lyon’s Charity is delighted to announce that it has made it to the 6th annual Charity Film Awards Finals! A number of the Charity’s groups have also made it to the finals …Read full article