Governance Structure
The Lambury Charitable Trust is governed by a board of trustees who are responsible for overseeing the charity's activities, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and making grant decisions.
The Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Charity number: 1043638) and operates in accordance with its governing document and charity law.
Trustees
The Trust is managed by volunteer trustees
Trustee Role
Trustees serve voluntarily and receive no remuneration, payments, or benefits from the charity. Their primary responsibilities include:
- Setting the strategic direction of the Trust
- Making grant decisions in line with charitable objects
- Ensuring compliance with charity law and regulations
- Managing the Trust's resources responsibly
- Reviewing and monitoring grant impact
Trustee Meetings
The trustees meet periodically to review applications, make grant decisions, and oversee the Trust's administration.
Meetings are conducted in accordance with the Trust's governing document, with decisions made collectively by the trustee body.
Due to the small size of the Trust and to protect trustee privacy, we do not publish individual trustee names or contact details on this website.
Decision-Making Process
The trustees follow a structured but flexible process for making grant decisions:
Application Review
Enquiries are reviewed to ensure they fall within the Trust's charitable objects and focus areas. Initial screening may involve requests for additional information.
Due Diligence
For organisations, basic due diligence checks may be conducted to verify charitable status, governance, and financial stability. For individuals, verification of need and circumstances may be required.
Trustee Consideration
Eligible applications are considered by the trustees at their meetings. Decisions are made based on:
- Alignment with focus areas
- Demonstrated need and potential impact
- Available resources
- The trustees' discretion within the broad charitable remit
Decision Notification
Applicants are notified of the trustees' decision. Due to the volume of enquiries and the trustees' meeting schedule, this process may take several weeks.
Public Information
Accessing information about the Trust
Charity Commission Register
The Trust's entry on the Charity Commission register contains key information including:
- Charity number, name, and registered address
- Governing document and charitable objects
- Trustee names (as filed with the Commission)
- Financial information and annual returns
Annual Reports and Accounts
As a registered charity, we submit annual reports and accounts to the Charity Commission. These documents provide information about:
- Financial performance and position
- Grant-making activities
- Governance and administration
- Future plans and priorities
Recent annual reports can be downloaded from our Charity Commission entry.
Key Documents
The following documents are available for reference. Please note that some documents are templates that require completion with specific information.
Available Documents
- Governing Document: Available via the Charity Commission entry.
- Annual Reports and Accounts: Available via the Charity Commission entry.
- Grant Application Guidance: See our Apply page for information on how to apply.
Document availability: As a small trust with limited administrative resources, we do not maintain a separate document library on this website. All statutory documents are filed with the Charity Commission and are available through their public register.
Compliance & Best Practice
The Trust is committed to operating in accordance with charity law and best practice:
Legal Compliance
We comply with all legal and regulatory requirements applicable to charitable trusts in England and Wales, including filing annual returns and accounts with the Charity Commission.
Financial Responsibility
The trustees manage the Trust's resources responsibly, ensuring funds are used effectively for charitable purposes and maintaining appropriate financial controls.
Transparency
We aim to be transparent about our activities while respecting the privacy of beneficiaries and trustees. Key information is available through the Charity Commission register.
Equality and Diversity
We consider applications on their merits regardless of the applicant's background, and we aim to support projects that benefit diverse communities.