Nick Stuart CB – Chairman of John Lyon’s Charity (2002 – 2010) 1942 – 2025  We are deeply saddened to share that Nick Stuart CB, who served as Chairman of the Grants Committee of John Lyon’s Charity 2002 – 2010 passed away unexpectedly on the 12th of September 2025.    Nick was a highly respected and …Read full article

October 2025 We are disappointed by the decision that John Lyon’s Charity has not been granted an exemption when others in the charitable sector have. While we support the principle of leasehold reform, this ruling has implications for how the Charity generates income.   Please be assured that our commitment to funding vital grassroots services for children …Read full article

ACTIVITY HUNGER CRISIS LEAVES MILLIONS OF CHILDREN MISSING OUT  With school summer holiday under way, new research shows that more than 40% of parents agree that both holiday hunger (42%) and activity hunger (44%) are major challenges during school breaks.  The research also highlights how almost half of UK children missed out on paid play …Read full article

We are aware of continued commentary surrounding John Lyon’s Charity and our stance on leasehold reform. We want to take this opportunity to clarify a few key points and address some of the criticisms directed at our work. First and foremost, we are a grant-making charity committed to improving the lives of children and young …Read full article

12th July 2025 We understand completely how many people are negatively affected by the current Leasehold system. However, all freeholders are NOT the same. John Lyon’s Charity is not campaigning at the 11th hour, or on a whim. We have been supportive of the majority of reforms, giving substantial written support and other positive suggestions since the Law …Read full article