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Lyra In Africa

Lyra

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1146496
Status
Registered
Registered
March 21, 2012
Legal form
Trust

Address

Address
Colstrope Farm
Hambleden
Colstrope Lane
Henley-on-Thames
RG9 6SN

Activities

The advancement of education and the relief of poverty in Africa with the main activities currently focused on Tanzania where the charity finances the construction of girls dormitories and teachers accommodation for village schools and also pays for a field officer to train villagers in running VSLAs (Village Savings and Loan Associations)

Objects: 1) Advancement Of Education - For The Public Benefit To Promote Education Of People Anywhere In The World And Particularly In East Africa In Such Ways As The Charity Trustees Think Fit, Including By:a) Awarding To Such Persons Scholarships, Maintenance Allowances Or Grants To Enable Them To Attend Any School, University College Or Institution Of Higher Or Further Education;b) Providing Their Education, To Undertake Travel In Furtherance Of That Education, Or To Prepare For Entry To Any Occupation, Trade Or Profession On Leaving Any Educational Establishmentc) Funding Constructing Of Any Buildings That Support Education, Indirectly Or Directly (E.g. Dormitories, Teachers Accomodation, Kitchens And Latrines)2) Relief Of Poverty - The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty Or Financial Hardship Anywhere In The World And In Particular In East Africa By Providing Or Assisting In 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.

Classification

How
Other Charitable Activities
What
Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who
Children/young People, Other Defined Groups

Geography

Country
Tanzania

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
June 30, 2025 £245,567 £232,186
June 30, 2024 £231,565 £338,647
June 30, 2023 £420,671 £302,416
June 30, 2022 £144,714 £217,123
June 30, 2021 £425,699 £319,665

Trustees

Name Appointed
Caroline Armstrong-Jones Nov. 28, 2025
Chrystal Holt Sept. 11, 2025
Joy Nnenna Aladekomo Jan. 30, 2023
Lisa Marie Rowland Nov. 28, 2025
Maria Spink Feb. 17, 2012