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We believe in transforming the lives of children and young people by creating opportunities to learn, grow and develop through education. Since 1991, John Lyon’s Charity has distributed over £186 million in grants to a range of organisations that seek to promote the life-chances of children and young people through education.
The Next Five Years: 2023 and Beyond
John Lyon’s Charity has launched a new five-year strategy to simplify its grant-making. Within this strategy, we have evaluated the Charity’s main grant-giving to ensure vital organisations last the test of time. It’s been crucial to create a long-term lifeline to help organisations survive a post-Covid world, the issues of which are now coupled with the Cost-of-Living crisis. We knew we would need to look at how to support our groups directly after the impact of Covid, as well as the future to ensure their survival.
To find out more about the next five years, please click here.
Many organisations claim that their work is inclusive but what does this really mean?
The third episode of Stronger Voices Together investigates what it truly means to be inclusive for all children and young people, regardless of special educational need or disability.
Funding of up to £5k available from @JohnLyonCharity to enable organisations to deliver fun and accessible activities for children and young people during the school holidays. Deadline 1 June for summer holiday. Find out more https://www.jlc.london/grants/schools/school-holiday-activity-fund-shaf/
We’re excited to be recruiting a new Chair to build on our impactful work with young people at risk of poor mental health and school exclusion. If you’re passionate about young people’s right to thrive, find out more here: https://ow.ly/GaNT50Ro1sc
Language and disability labels still act as a critical barrier to participation for many young people and the fear of ‘getting it wrong’ can prevent organisations from embracing inclusion.
Tune in to episode two to explore the critical topic of why the words we use matter 🎙️
Episode two of Stronger Voices Together is now live! 🦁
In this episode, Lucy and our guests share their personal and raw experiences of language and labels, advocating for a more inclusive approach to communication.
https://linktr.ee/johnlyonscharity
Episode two of Stronger Voices Together is now live! 🦁
In this episode, Lucy and our guests share their personal and raw experiences of language and labels, advocating for a more inclusive approach to communication.
https://linktr.ee/johnlyonscharity
JLC in the News
- John Lyon’s Charity in Film Awards FINALSJohn Lyon’s Charity has made it to the Charity Film Awards FINALS February 2023 With over 400 UK-based charities entering …Read full article
- 42% of UK parents with children under 16 cannot afford pantomime or theatreJohn Lyon’s Charity is concerned to learn that 42% of UK parents with children under 16 cannot afford to take …Read full article
- £1m to help alleviate the impact of the Cost of Living crisisJohn Lyon’s Charity has ring-fenced £1m to help alleviate the impact of the Cost of Living crisis amongst current grant …Read full article