# Lignum Vitae Club

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1064316 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1064316)
- Website: https://www.lignumvitaeclub.org.uk
- Latest income: £1,880; spending £1,083
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Jamaica
- Other names: Lvc (working)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/lignum-vitae-club

Through funding raising initiatives we support charities and individuals in the UK and in Jamaica. We offer grants and bursaries that promote the health and well-being of disadvantage adults, children and young people. Fund raising activities includes sponsored walks, quiz nights, cultural evenings, dinner dances, and family fund days.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1,880 | £1,083 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £527 | £766 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £13.9k | £4,159 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £10.6k | £975 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £5,923 | £6,460 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of education of young persons particularly those from jamaican descent by means of training them in skills to enhance their employment opportunities. Also to assist such persons to develop their talent in arts and culture. To relieve the need of persons who are physically and mentally disabled.

## What it funds

Lignum Vitae Club is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Lignum Vitae Club reported income of £1,880 and spending of £1,083. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £13.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and Jamaica.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Lignum Vitae Club in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (lignumvitaeclub.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Lignum Vitae Club open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Lignum Vitae Club is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Lignum Vitae Club fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and Jamaica.

### Does Lignum Vitae Club give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Lignum Vitae Club makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Lignum Vitae Club give each year?

The register does not break out Lignum Vitae Club's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £1,083. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,689 a year.

### How large is Lignum Vitae Club?

In its latest reported year Lignum Vitae Club reported income of £1,880 and spending of £1,083.


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