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.
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
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...
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
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
To read 'The £22M Lifeline Rebuilding London’s CYP Sector Post-Covid', click here ➡️ www.jlc.london/the-22m-life...
“Covid 19 changed the world overnight. If we didn’t act fast, critical services would vanish.” – Lynne Guyton, CEO of JLC
Apply for funding now - www.jlc.london
#cyp #charity #covid
“Covid 19 changed the world overnight. If we didn’t act fast, critical services would vanish.” – Lynne Guyton, CEO of JLC
Apply for funding now - www.jlc.london
#cyp #charity #covid
March 24, 2025 at 10:52 AM
To read 'The £22M Lifeline Rebuilding London’s CYP Sector Post-Covid', click here ➡️ www.jlc.london/the-22m-life...
“Covid 19 changed the world overnight. If we didn’t act fast, critical services would vanish.” – Lynne Guyton, CEO of JLC
Apply for funding now - www.jlc.london
#cyp #charity #covid
“Covid 19 changed the world overnight. If we didn’t act fast, critical services would vanish.” – Lynne Guyton, CEO of JLC
Apply for funding now - www.jlc.london
#cyp #charity #covid
"I don’t need to be fixed. You just need to fix yourself."
If you’ve ever wondered about inclusive language—why it matters and how to do better—check out our podcast Stronger Voices Together.
Let’s do the work. 💙 #Inclusion #StrongerVoices
➡️https://shorturl.at/4ntZw
#ncw #neurodiversityweek
If you’ve ever wondered about inclusive language—why it matters and how to do better—check out our podcast Stronger Voices Together.
Let’s do the work. 💙 #Inclusion #StrongerVoices
➡️https://shorturl.at/4ntZw
#ncw #neurodiversityweek
March 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
"I don’t need to be fixed. You just need to fix yourself."
If you’ve ever wondered about inclusive language—why it matters and how to do better—check out our podcast Stronger Voices Together.
Let’s do the work. 💙 #Inclusion #StrongerVoices
➡️https://shorturl.at/4ntZw
#ncw #neurodiversityweek
If you’ve ever wondered about inclusive language—why it matters and how to do better—check out our podcast Stronger Voices Together.
Let’s do the work. 💙 #Inclusion #StrongerVoices
➡️https://shorturl.at/4ntZw
#ncw #neurodiversityweek
We believe it’s okay to not have all the answers—what matters is that we take responsibility for our own learning. We must:
✅ Be brave in starting conversations
👂 Listen to young people and their lived experiences
🔄 Adapt to ensure our language is inclusive & empowering
www.JLC.London #inclusion
✅ Be brave in starting conversations
👂 Listen to young people and their lived experiences
🔄 Adapt to ensure our language is inclusive & empowering
www.JLC.London #inclusion
March 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We believe it’s okay to not have all the answers—what matters is that we take responsibility for our own learning. We must:
✅ Be brave in starting conversations
👂 Listen to young people and their lived experiences
🔄 Adapt to ensure our language is inclusive & empowering
www.JLC.London #inclusion
✅ Be brave in starting conversations
👂 Listen to young people and their lived experiences
🔄 Adapt to ensure our language is inclusive & empowering
www.JLC.London #inclusion
✨ Mind Your Words – They Matter! ✨
During Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we're spotlighting an important conversation from our podcast - Stronger Voices Together 🎙️
Click the link to access this episode in full ➡️ shorturl.at/lYC29
#NeurodiversityWeek #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NCW
During Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we're spotlighting an important conversation from our podcast - Stronger Voices Together 🎙️
Click the link to access this episode in full ➡️ shorturl.at/lYC29
#NeurodiversityWeek #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NCW
March 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
✨ Mind Your Words – They Matter! ✨
During Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we're spotlighting an important conversation from our podcast - Stronger Voices Together 🎙️
Click the link to access this episode in full ➡️ shorturl.at/lYC29
#NeurodiversityWeek #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NCW
During Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we're spotlighting an important conversation from our podcast - Stronger Voices Together 🎙️
Click the link to access this episode in full ➡️ shorturl.at/lYC29
#NeurodiversityWeek #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NCW
It’s #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek! 🌟 At JLC, we believe in fostering inclusive environments where all young people thrive. This week, we’re celebrating neurodiversity and the importance of cultural inclusion in education and beyond. Stay tuned! #CulturalInclusion #NeurodiversityWeek
March 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
It’s #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek! 🌟 At JLC, we believe in fostering inclusive environments where all young people thrive. This week, we’re celebrating neurodiversity and the importance of cultural inclusion in education and beyond. Stay tuned! #CulturalInclusion #NeurodiversityWeek
📚 Happy #WorldBookDay from John Lyon’s Charity! 📚
We believe every child should have access to the joy of reading.
We proudly support initiatives that give young people in North and West London access to books and literacy programmes.
Discover more about our grant-giving here ➡️www.JLC.london
We believe every child should have access to the joy of reading.
We proudly support initiatives that give young people in North and West London access to books and literacy programmes.
Discover more about our grant-giving here ➡️www.JLC.london
March 6, 2025 at 10:36 AM
📚 Happy #WorldBookDay from John Lyon’s Charity! 📚
We believe every child should have access to the joy of reading.
We proudly support initiatives that give young people in North and West London access to books and literacy programmes.
Discover more about our grant-giving here ➡️www.JLC.london
We believe every child should have access to the joy of reading.
We proudly support initiatives that give young people in North and West London access to books and literacy programmes.
Discover more about our grant-giving here ➡️www.JLC.london
📢 Did you know…?
There are five minimum requirements to be eligible for a grant from John Lyon’s Charity! 💡
Before applying, make sure you meet these criteria 🦁
#JohnLyonsCharity #charitylondon #barnet #harrow #brent #camden #ealing #kensington #chelsea #westminster #hammersmith #fulham #london
There are five minimum requirements to be eligible for a grant from John Lyon’s Charity! 💡
Before applying, make sure you meet these criteria 🦁
#JohnLyonsCharity #charitylondon #barnet #harrow #brent #camden #ealing #kensington #chelsea #westminster #hammersmith #fulham #london
February 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
📢 Did you know…?
There are five minimum requirements to be eligible for a grant from John Lyon’s Charity! 💡
Before applying, make sure you meet these criteria 🦁
#JohnLyonsCharity #charitylondon #barnet #harrow #brent #camden #ealing #kensington #chelsea #westminster #hammersmith #fulham #london
There are five minimum requirements to be eligible for a grant from John Lyon’s Charity! 💡
Before applying, make sure you meet these criteria 🦁
#JohnLyonsCharity #charitylondon #barnet #harrow #brent #camden #ealing #kensington #chelsea #westminster #hammersmith #fulham #london
🎭 The Cultural Capital Fund is back! 🎨🎶
✅ Grants up to £30K per year (for 2 years)
✅ Arts organisations to partner with at least 2 schools
✅ Bringing high-quality, engaging Arts experiences to young people
📆 Deadline: 1st April
🔗 Find out more: www.jlc.london
#ArtsEducation #FundingForGood
✅ Grants up to £30K per year (for 2 years)
✅ Arts organisations to partner with at least 2 schools
✅ Bringing high-quality, engaging Arts experiences to young people
📆 Deadline: 1st April
🔗 Find out more: www.jlc.london
#ArtsEducation #FundingForGood
February 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
🎭 The Cultural Capital Fund is back! 🎨🎶
✅ Grants up to £30K per year (for 2 years)
✅ Arts organisations to partner with at least 2 schools
✅ Bringing high-quality, engaging Arts experiences to young people
📆 Deadline: 1st April
🔗 Find out more: www.jlc.london
#ArtsEducation #FundingForGood
✅ Grants up to £30K per year (for 2 years)
✅ Arts organisations to partner with at least 2 schools
✅ Bringing high-quality, engaging Arts experiences to young people
📆 Deadline: 1st April
🔗 Find out more: www.jlc.london
#ArtsEducation #FundingForGood
📢 Since 1991, John Lyon’s Charity has been transforming young lives through education 🦁
We've distributed £208M+ in grants to organisations that empower children & young people, with £15M given annually to create opportunities to learn, grow & thrive.
🔗 Find out more: www.jlc.london #FundingForGood
We've distributed £208M+ in grants to organisations that empower children & young people, with £15M given annually to create opportunities to learn, grow & thrive.
🔗 Find out more: www.jlc.london #FundingForGood
February 18, 2025 at 8:56 AM
📢 Since 1991, John Lyon’s Charity has been transforming young lives through education 🦁
We've distributed £208M+ in grants to organisations that empower children & young people, with £15M given annually to create opportunities to learn, grow & thrive.
🔗 Find out more: www.jlc.london #FundingForGood
We've distributed £208M+ in grants to organisations that empower children & young people, with £15M given annually to create opportunities to learn, grow & thrive.
🔗 Find out more: www.jlc.london #FundingForGood