# LYRA IN AFRICA

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1146496
- **Other names:** LYRA
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Trust
- **Registered:** March 21, 2012
- **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=1146496


## Contact

- **Address:** Colstrope Farm, Hambleden, Colstrope Lane, Henley-on-Thames
- **Postcode:** RG9 6SN
- **Phone:** 07766758817
- **Email:** lyrainafrica@gmail.com
- **Website:** www.lyrainafrica.org



## Activities

**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.

**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)




## Classification

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



## Areas of operation

- Tanzania



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | £245567 | £232186 | — | — |
| June 30, 2024 | £231565 | £338647 | — | — |
| June 30, 2023 | £420671 | £302416 | — | — |
| June 30, 2022 | £144714 | £217123 | — | — |
| June 30, 2021 | £425699 | £319665 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Caroline Armstrong-Jones — appointed Nov. 28, 2025
- Chrystal Holt — appointed Sept. 11, 2025
- Joy  Nnenna Aladekomo — appointed Jan. 30, 2023
- Lisa Marie Rowland — appointed Nov. 28, 2025
- MARIA SPINK — appointed Feb. 17, 2012