The Lynas Charitable Trust Fund

Public benefits

The Advancement of Religion Benefits - the direct benefits which flow from this purpose include raising awareness and understanding of Christianity and that the personal benefits associated with the Christian faith provides an inherent benefit to society. Through the acceptance of and living a lifestyle in line with the teachings of the Christian

faith many have been freed of bad habits such as alcoholism, criminal activities and family lives improved. Demonstrated - These benefits are demonstrated through asking for regular feedback and evaluation of the charities supported using a variety of methods – verbal conversations and anecdotal observations . Is any harm or possibility of harm outweighed by the benefit? People are invited to embrace the Christian faith and any response is entirely voluntary. We try to ensure no improper pressure is applied. However as we do not have full control over the grant recipients there is always this risk, though it is rare and the benefits outweigh the harm. Is there any private benefit? Is it incidental or necessary? Most large grants are paid direct to recognised charities and organisations and as such there should be no private benefit. Payments to smaller local charities are much lower in value and would be considered incidental. Who is the benefit for? The main beneficiaries are people world-wide and channelled through UK charities. The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage Benefits The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include reducing social exclusion on account of poverty, improved health outcomes, reduced levels of stress and financial support through various programmes/charities and organisations. Benefit also accrues to members of the public by reason of the increased capacity of the once needy person. Demonstrated - These benefits are demonstrated through regular feedback and evaluation of the charities supported as well as in the anecdotal observations (where we see a change in people’s lives) Is any harm or possibility of harm outweighed by the benefit? No potential causes of harm have been identified. Is there any private benefit? Is it incidental or necessary? Most large grants are paid direct to recognised charities and organisations and as such there should be no private benefit. Payments to smaller local charities are much lower in value and would be considered incidental. Who is the benefit for? The main beneficiaries are people world-wide and channelled through UK charities

What your organisation does

Achieves objectives by awarding grants to other charities. Provision of financial support by means of donation.