LYRA IN AFRICA
Registration #1146496 · Registered
www.lyrainafrica.orglyrainafrica@gmail.com
Colstrope Farm Hambleden RG9 6SN
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)
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About LYRA IN AFRICA
LYRA IN AFRICA is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1146496), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), LYRA IN AFRICA reported a total income of £245,567 and total expenditure of £232,186 (a spending ratio of 95%, indicating strong allocation of funds to charitable activities). According to the Charity Commission, LYRA IN AFRICA operates with the following stated purpose: 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) No significant governance concerns were identified for LYRA IN AFRICA in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 94.6% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £245,567 | £232,186 | 95% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026