# CITY OF JOY AID, UK

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1080812
- **Other names:** DOMINIQUE LAPIERRE CITY OF JOY AID, ENGLAND
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Trust
- **Registered:** May 22, 2000
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1080812


## Contact

- **Address:** 1 The Grove, Parkfield, Latimer, Buckinghamshire
- **Postcode:** HP5 1UE
- **Phone:** 01494 372072
- **Email:** info@cityofjoyaiduk.org
- **Website:** cityofjoyaiduk.org



## Activities

**Objects:** 1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE RELIEF OF THE INHABITANTS OF INDIA WHO ARE SUFFERING HARDSHIP AND /OR ILLNESS AS A RESULT OF LOCAL OR NATIONAL DISASTER OR BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE INCLUDING BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING ESTABLISHING AND GRANTING AID TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE AND AID PROVIDING PHYSICAL REHABILITATION FOOD AND CLOTHING. THE TRUSTEES MAY GRANT RELIEF TO SUCH INHABITANTS THROUGH THE AGENCY OF OTHER CHARITIES. 2. ANY OTHER PURPOSES AS SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES IN SUCH SHARE AND PROPORTION AS THEY SHALL THINK FIT AND THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THIS DEED SHALL TAKE EFFECT SUBJECT TO AND ONLY SO FAR AS CONSISTENT WITH SUCH PURPOSES2. PROVIDED ALWAYS THAT THE TRUST FUND AND ANY INCOME THEREFROM SHALL NOT BE APPLIED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FOR ANY OBJECT OR PURPOSES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN CLAUSE 3.1 ABOVE AND SHALL NOT BE USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANY PARTICULAR RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY OR CASTE FOR ANY PURPOSE WHICH IS OF A RELIGIOUS NATURE OR WITH ANY DISTINCTION AS TO CASTE RELIGION RACE CREED OR SEX.

**Activities:** INCOME IS SUBSTANTIALLY DERIVED FROM DONATIONS OF READERS OF DOMINIQUE LAPIERRE'S BOOKS, VISITORS TO THE CITY OF JOY WEBSITE OR THROUGH PERSONAL CONTACT, WITH OCCASIONAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS. THE CHARITY SERVES AS A CONDUIT FOR MONEY DONATED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND SENT TO CENTRES IN INDIA.

**Area of benefit:** INDIA




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- India



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | £142314 | £69324 | — | — |
| April 30, 2024 | £26006 | £18708 | — | — |
| April 30, 2023 | £17994 | £23101 | — | — |
| April 30, 2022 | £30204 | £22863 | — | — |
| April 30, 2021 | £30311 | £28982 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Aileen Elizabeth St Ledger-Lawrence — appointed March 16, 2026
- Christopher John Mann — appointed Aug. 19, 2015
- Rev Liam Stephen Lynch — appointed Feb. 9, 2024
- Rowan Elaine Pugsley — appointed Feb. 9, 2024