THE MERIEL GWYNETH LEA CHARITABLE TRUST

Registration #1179927 · Registered

8 Fulwood Place Gray's Inn WC1V 6HG

57
out of 100
Good Standing

This is a charitable incorporated organisation formed in accordance with the wishes of the late Meriel Gwyneth Lea giving the Trustees a wide discretion so long as charitable to support the prevention of homelessness and the provision of scholarships and bursaries to students who might for financial reasons be unable to attend an educational establishment of higher and further education.

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About THE MERIEL GWYNETH LEA CHARITABLE TRUST

THE MERIEL GWYNETH LEA CHARITABLE TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1179927). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 57/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE MERIEL GWYNETH LEA CHARITABLE TRUST reported a total income of £10,575 and total expenditure of £60,760, a spending ratio of 575% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE MERIEL GWYNETH LEA CHARITABLE TRUST describes its activities as follows: This is a charitable incorporated organisation formed in accordance with the wishes of the late Meriel Gwyneth Lea giving the Trustees a wide discretion so long as charitable to support the prevention of homelessness and the provision of scholarships and bursaries to students who might for financial reasons be unable to attend an educational establishment of higher and further education. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £60,760 vs income £10,575 — ratio 5.7x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance12 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency15 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 574.6% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£10,575£60,760575%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026