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The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust (number 1194391) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust do?
We are a small grant making charitable trust. We welcome applications from young people for grants that fulfil our charitable purpose:To advance in life and relieve needs by making grants to persons aged 25 and under that will develop their skills, capacities and capabilities in the performing arts and enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust
Answers The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England · Scotland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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Is The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust as a registered charity (number 1194391) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust's charity number?
The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust's charity number is 1194391. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1194391?
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What does The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust do?
We are a small grant making charitable trust. We welcome applications from young people for grants that fulfil our charitable purpose:To advance in life and relieve needs by making grants to persons aged 25 and under that will develop their skills, capacities and capabilities in the performing arts and enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
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How can I donate to The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust?
The register records The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust's trustees paid?
The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust registered as a charity?
The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust was entered on the register on 10 May 2021.