John Lyon’s Charity
@johnlyonscharity.bsky.social
We believe in transforming the lives of children and young people by creating opportunities to learn, grow and develop through education across North and West London.
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To find out more about our stance on leasehold reform, please read our latest blog from our CEO, Lynne Guyton in the link below. Thank you for taking the time to share your views and we hope this helps explain ours. ➡️https://jlc.london/media/blogs/jlc/
Calling all arts organisations — our Cultural Capital Fund is now open! 🎨
If you’re an Arts organisation ready to expand your impact in schools, apply for a CCF grant today:https://www.jlc.london/grants/charities/cultural-capital-fund-arts/
If you’re an Arts organisation ready to expand your impact in schools, apply for a CCF grant today:https://www.jlc.london/grants/charities/cultural-capital-fund-arts/
November 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Calling all arts organisations — our Cultural Capital Fund is now open! 🎨
If you’re an Arts organisation ready to expand your impact in schools, apply for a CCF grant today:https://www.jlc.london/grants/charities/cultural-capital-fund-arts/
If you’re an Arts organisation ready to expand your impact in schools, apply for a CCF grant today:https://www.jlc.london/grants/charities/cultural-capital-fund-arts/
Our response to the Leasehold Reform Ruling
October 27, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Our response to the Leasehold Reform Ruling
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🎙️ Delving into 'activity hunger' and the impact it has on children, families and wider society with Anna Hoddinott from the brilliant #JohnLyonsCharity
🎧 Find out more, listen now: LINK IN BIO ☝️
#ActivityHunger
#ThirdSector #Charity
@johnlyonscharity.bsky.social
🎧 Find out more, listen now: LINK IN BIO ☝️
#ActivityHunger
#ThirdSector #Charity
@johnlyonscharity.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🎙️ Delving into 'activity hunger' and the impact it has on children, families and wider society with Anna Hoddinott from the brilliant #JohnLyonsCharity
🎧 Find out more, listen now: LINK IN BIO ☝️
#ActivityHunger
#ThirdSector #Charity
@johnlyonscharity.bsky.social
🎧 Find out more, listen now: LINK IN BIO ☝️
#ActivityHunger
#ThirdSector #Charity
@johnlyonscharity.bsky.social
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🎙️ In the latest episode of #TheCharityShow we've learnt a new phrase: 'activity hunger'.
⭐ Luckily Anna Hoddinott from the fantastic #JohnLyonsCharity is on hand to explain what is is & how they're tackling it head-on.
🎧 Listen in: pod.fo/e/333218
#ThirdSector @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social
⭐ Luckily Anna Hoddinott from the fantastic #JohnLyonsCharity is on hand to explain what is is & how they're tackling it head-on.
🎧 Listen in: pod.fo/e/333218
#ThirdSector @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🎙️ In the latest episode of #TheCharityShow we've learnt a new phrase: 'activity hunger'.
⭐ Luckily Anna Hoddinott from the fantastic #JohnLyonsCharity is on hand to explain what is is & how they're tackling it head-on.
🎧 Listen in: pod.fo/e/333218
#ThirdSector @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social
⭐ Luckily Anna Hoddinott from the fantastic #JohnLyonsCharity is on hand to explain what is is & how they're tackling it head-on.
🎧 Listen in: pod.fo/e/333218
#ThirdSector @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social
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A day at the beach in Eastbourne, creating long lasting memories🌊
This beautiful image was captured and edited by one of the young people who attended the trip, they also shared:
This beautiful image was captured and edited by one of the young people who attended the trip, they also shared:
September 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A day at the beach in Eastbourne, creating long lasting memories🌊
This beautiful image was captured and edited by one of the young people who attended the trip, they also shared:
This beautiful image was captured and edited by one of the young people who attended the trip, they also shared:
Today on @bbclondon.bsky.social, listeners heard about the beginning of a significant legal challenge regarding the Government’s leasehold reform bill.
Our aim is not to halt reform, but to seek a narrow exemption that recognises the unique role of historical charitable estates. ⬇️ #charitytuesday
Our aim is not to halt reform, but to seek a narrow exemption that recognises the unique role of historical charitable estates. ⬇️ #charitytuesday
July 15, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Today on @bbclondon.bsky.social, listeners heard about the beginning of a significant legal challenge regarding the Government’s leasehold reform bill.
Our aim is not to halt reform, but to seek a narrow exemption that recognises the unique role of historical charitable estates. ⬇️ #charitytuesday
Our aim is not to halt reform, but to seek a narrow exemption that recognises the unique role of historical charitable estates. ⬇️ #charitytuesday
To find out more about our stance on leasehold reform, please read our latest blog from our CEO, Lynne Guyton in the link below. Thank you for taking the time to share your views and we hope this helps explain ours. ➡️https://jlc.london/media/blogs/jlc/
July 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
To find out more about our stance on leasehold reform, please read our latest blog from our CEO, Lynne Guyton in the link below. Thank you for taking the time to share your views and we hope this helps explain ours. ➡️https://jlc.london/media/blogs/jlc/
This Small Charity Week (23–28 June), we’re celebrating the powerful impact of small charities and community groups across our Beneficial Area.
Your commitment, creativity and care make a lasting difference and we remain dedicated to championing your work every step of the way 💫
#SmallCharityWeek
Your commitment, creativity and care make a lasting difference and we remain dedicated to championing your work every step of the way 💫
#SmallCharityWeek
June 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
This Small Charity Week (23–28 June), we’re celebrating the powerful impact of small charities and community groups across our Beneficial Area.
Your commitment, creativity and care make a lasting difference and we remain dedicated to championing your work every step of the way 💫
#SmallCharityWeek
Your commitment, creativity and care make a lasting difference and we remain dedicated to championing your work every step of the way 💫
#SmallCharityWeek
We're looking for a bright, organised, and enthusiastic Office Assistant to join our team in this key role 👨💻
This job is specifically for young people with learning disabilities or access needs who want to work in an office.
For more info and how to apply, visit: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
This job is specifically for young people with learning disabilities or access needs who want to work in an office.
For more info and how to apply, visit: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
June 23, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We're looking for a bright, organised, and enthusiastic Office Assistant to join our team in this key role 👨💻
This job is specifically for young people with learning disabilities or access needs who want to work in an office.
For more info and how to apply, visit: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
This job is specifically for young people with learning disabilities or access needs who want to work in an office.
For more info and how to apply, visit: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Are you a parent/carer of a young person with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities? We’d love to hear from you 📣
We invite parents and carers like you to take a short, 2-minute survey to share your experiences and insights to help guide our funding 👉: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
We invite parents and carers like you to take a short, 2-minute survey to share your experiences and insights to help guide our funding 👉: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
June 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Are you a parent/carer of a young person with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities? We’d love to hear from you 📣
We invite parents and carers like you to take a short, 2-minute survey to share your experiences and insights to help guide our funding 👉: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
We invite parents and carers like you to take a short, 2-minute survey to share your experiences and insights to help guide our funding 👉: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
The Raising the Nation Play Commission report highlights a growing crisis in childhood activity. With increased screen time, many children are missing out on the benefits of active play. We urge groups in our BA to apply to our School Holiday Activity Fund👉 www.jlc.london/grants/schoo... #play
June 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The Raising the Nation Play Commission report highlights a growing crisis in childhood activity. With increased screen time, many children are missing out on the benefits of active play. We urge groups in our BA to apply to our School Holiday Activity Fund👉 www.jlc.london/grants/schoo... #play
Through our work, we’ve seen first-hand how creating a sense of belonging can help students not only stay in school, but thrive there. Read the full blog here - www.jlc.london/media/blogs/...
@london-cf.bsky.social #education #exclusion #support
@london-cf.bsky.social #education #exclusion #support
May 27, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Through our work, we’ve seen first-hand how creating a sense of belonging can help students not only stay in school, but thrive there. Read the full blog here - www.jlc.london/media/blogs/...
@london-cf.bsky.social #education #exclusion #support
@london-cf.bsky.social #education #exclusion #support
The Excluded Initiative fostered not only improvements in student engagement but also broader cultural shifts in participating schools. To learn more about the Initiative, developed in collaboration with @london-cf.bsky.social and CEI, please click here - www.jlc.london/wp-content/u...
#exclusion
#exclusion
May 22, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The Excluded Initiative fostered not only improvements in student engagement but also broader cultural shifts in participating schools. To learn more about the Initiative, developed in collaboration with @london-cf.bsky.social and CEI, please click here - www.jlc.london/wp-content/u...
#exclusion
#exclusion
These aren’t just strategies - they’re the mechanisms of change.
Find out more about The Excluded Initiative developed in collaboration with @cei-global.bsky.social and The LCF here - www.jlc.london/wp-content/u...
#TheExcludedInitiative #InclusiveSchools #RestorativePractices #StudentSupport
Find out more about The Excluded Initiative developed in collaboration with @cei-global.bsky.social and The LCF here - www.jlc.london/wp-content/u...
#TheExcludedInitiative #InclusiveSchools #RestorativePractices #StudentSupport
May 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
These aren’t just strategies - they’re the mechanisms of change.
Find out more about The Excluded Initiative developed in collaboration with @cei-global.bsky.social and The LCF here - www.jlc.london/wp-content/u...
#TheExcludedInitiative #InclusiveSchools #RestorativePractices #StudentSupport
Find out more about The Excluded Initiative developed in collaboration with @cei-global.bsky.social and The LCF here - www.jlc.london/wp-content/u...
#TheExcludedInitiative #InclusiveSchools #RestorativePractices #StudentSupport
The Excluded Initiative was a four-year partnership between JLC & @london-cf.bsky.social aimed at reducing school exclusions by empowering 8 high-exclusion schools in London to design tailored interventions. To find out more about the Initiative, please click here ➡️ www.jlc.london/wp-content/u...
May 20, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The Excluded Initiative was a four-year partnership between JLC & @london-cf.bsky.social aimed at reducing school exclusions by empowering 8 high-exclusion schools in London to design tailored interventions. To find out more about the Initiative, please click here ➡️ www.jlc.london/wp-content/u...
Our CEO, Lynne Guyton, joined the latest episode of the @thirdsector.co.uk Podcast to discuss the Charity’s approach to grantmaking during a time of unprecedented demand. Lynne explains why pausing our funding was never an option and how we’ve adapted to continue supporting children & young people 👇
🔊 New podcast episode!
@lrouse.bsky.social and @emilyharle.bsky.social are joined by Lynne Guyton @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social and Sacha Rose-Smith @citybridgefndn.bsky.social to learn about the changing landscape for trusts and foundations
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/45imbd0
@lrouse.bsky.social and @emilyharle.bsky.social are joined by Lynne Guyton @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social and Sacha Rose-Smith @citybridgefndn.bsky.social to learn about the changing landscape for trusts and foundations
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/45imbd0
May 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Our CEO, Lynne Guyton, joined the latest episode of the @thirdsector.co.uk Podcast to discuss the Charity’s approach to grantmaking during a time of unprecedented demand. Lynne explains why pausing our funding was never an option and how we’ve adapted to continue supporting children & young people 👇
To learn more about The Excluded Initiative, developed in collaboration with @cei-global.bsky.social and The London Community Foundation, please click the link below - www.jlc.london/wp-content/u...
#excluded #EquityInEducation #StopSchoolExclusion #InclusionRevolution #eveningstandard
#excluded #EquityInEducation #StopSchoolExclusion #InclusionRevolution #eveningstandard
May 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
To learn more about The Excluded Initiative, developed in collaboration with @cei-global.bsky.social and The London Community Foundation, please click the link below - www.jlc.london/wp-content/u...
#excluded #EquityInEducation #StopSchoolExclusion #InclusionRevolution #eveningstandard
#excluded #EquityInEducation #StopSchoolExclusion #InclusionRevolution #eveningstandard
We are proud to support inspiring organisations like icandance because EVERYONE can dance 🩰
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#InternationalDanceDay #dance #charity
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#InternationalDanceDay #dance #charity
icandance
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April 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We are proud to support inspiring organisations like icandance because EVERYONE can dance 🩰
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#InternationalDanceDay #dance #charity
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#InternationalDanceDay #dance #charity
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In this interview, Lynne Guyton, CEO of @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social, discusses seeing grantees as partners, why grantmakers should not pause funding and the potential £3m impact of leasehold reforms on her charity
Lynne Guyton: ‘We haven’t got the luxury to sit back and pause funding’
The CEO of John Lyon’s Charity discusses seeing grantees as partners, why grantmakers should not pause funding and the potential £3m impact of leasehold reforms on her charity…
www.civilsociety.co.uk
April 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
In this interview, Lynne Guyton, CEO of @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social, discusses seeing grantees as partners, why grantmakers should not pause funding and the potential £3m impact of leasehold reforms on her charity
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Great interview here. Enjoying my time with @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social. An interesting example of a charity with long established roots thinking carefully about the future.
In this interview, Lynne Guyton, CEO of @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social, discusses seeing grantees as partners, why grantmakers should not pause funding and the potential £3m impact of leasehold reforms on her charity
Lynne Guyton: ‘We haven’t got the luxury to sit back and pause funding’
The CEO of John Lyon’s Charity discusses seeing grantees as partners, why grantmakers should not pause funding and the potential £3m impact of leasehold reforms on her charity…
www.civilsociety.co.uk
April 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Great interview here. Enjoying my time with @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social. An interesting example of a charity with long established roots thinking carefully about the future.
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@johnlyonscharity.bsky.social our grant funding for Wheels for All has begun! We really appreciate your support for our work, enabling disabled children and young people from Harrow, Barnet and Brent to enjoy cycling. Looking forward to working with you to make a real difference.
April 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
@johnlyonscharity.bsky.social our grant funding for Wheels for All has begun! We really appreciate your support for our work, enabling disabled children and young people from Harrow, Barnet and Brent to enjoy cycling. Looking forward to working with you to make a real difference.
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Are you a Senior #FinanceManager or #FinancialController with a real interest in supporting a charity which funds development opportunities for #Children & #YoungPeople in London ? This superb role @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social could be perfect for you ! #ApplyNow #FinanceJobs
Are you a Senior #FinanceManager or #FinancialController with a real interest in supporting a charity which funds development opportunities for #Children & #YoungPeople in London ? This superb role @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social could be perfect for you ! #ApplyNow #FinanceJobs
April 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Are you a Senior #FinanceManager or #FinancialController with a real interest in supporting a charity which funds development opportunities for #Children & #YoungPeople in London ? This superb role @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social could be perfect for you ! #ApplyNow #FinanceJobs
Are you a Senior #FinanceManager or #FinancialController with a real interest in supporting a charity which funds development opportunities for #Children & #YoungPeople in London ? This superb role @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social could be perfect for you ! #ApplyNow #FinanceJobs
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Huge thanks to @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social, so many more Ealing families with disabled children will benefit from the reach afforded by this funding!
April 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Huge thanks to @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social, so many more Ealing families with disabled children will benefit from the reach afforded by this funding!
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We have been successful in securing a £45,000 a year for the next 3 years from @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social to help our Ealing team support even more families.
Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/jgsiwgspoa
Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/jgsiwgspoa
April 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We have been successful in securing a £45,000 a year for the next 3 years from @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social to help our Ealing team support even more families.
Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/jgsiwgspoa
Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/jgsiwgspoa
Today is #WorldAutismAwarenessDay!
We’re proud to support @turtlekeyarts.bsky.social & its Key Club—a free monthly arts & social club for young people on the autism spectrum.
We’re committed to working with organisations to make the creative industry more accessible.
🔗 shorturl.at/H7VNp #charity
We’re proud to support @turtlekeyarts.bsky.social & its Key Club—a free monthly arts & social club for young people on the autism spectrum.
We’re committed to working with organisations to make the creative industry more accessible.
🔗 shorturl.at/H7VNp #charity
April 2, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Today is #WorldAutismAwarenessDay!
We’re proud to support @turtlekeyarts.bsky.social & its Key Club—a free monthly arts & social club for young people on the autism spectrum.
We’re committed to working with organisations to make the creative industry more accessible.
🔗 shorturl.at/H7VNp #charity
We’re proud to support @turtlekeyarts.bsky.social & its Key Club—a free monthly arts & social club for young people on the autism spectrum.
We’re committed to working with organisations to make the creative industry more accessible.
🔗 shorturl.at/H7VNp #charity