Launde Abbey Trust

The advancement of the Christian faith:mainly, but not exclusively, by encouraging, developing and co-ordinating opportunities for growth in prayer, mission and spirituality within the Diocese of Leicester;.both within and outside the Diocese of Leicester by providing a welcome and retreat house for members of the public wishing to worship and/or wishing to contemplate the Christian faith.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Leicestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,262,109

Latest Expenditure

£1,181,380

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 58.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 19% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 62.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 11% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 37.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 8% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £36,163

Charitable Activities £398,620

Other Trading £759,572

Investments £35,839

Other Income £31,915

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £741,268

Raising Funds £440,112

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,262,109	£1,181,380	£741,268	£3,630,892	£267,688	39 / 25
2023	£1,192,657	£1,152,317	£743,996	£3,550,163	£6	39 / 50
2022	£1,128,958	£1,068,430	£686,550	£3,509,823	£0	37 / 25
2021	£626,926	£756,419	£755,611	£3,440,970	£0	21 / 30
2020	£650,953	£775,641	£774,841	£3,569,463	£2	39 / 25

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Frequently asked questions about Launde Abbey Trust

What does Launde Abbey Trust do?

How much income did Launde Abbey Trust report in 2024?

Launde Abbey Trust reported total income of £1.26m and reported expenditure of £1.18m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Launde Abbey Trust?

Launde Abbey Trust has a program ratio of 58.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Launde Abbey Trust registered as a charity?

Launde Abbey Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 March 2011 as charity number 1140918. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Launde Abbey Trust?

Launde Abbey Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jennifer Page. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Launde Abbey Trust operate?

Launde Abbey Trust operates in Leicestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Launde Abbey Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Launde Abbey Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140918.