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

£1,676,865

Latest Expenditure

£1,311,032

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 47.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 61.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 39.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £312,923

Charitable Activities £488,042

Other Trading £818,258

Investments £30,642

Other Income £27,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £800,023

Raising Funds £511,009

Governance £12,190

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,676,865	£1,311,032	£800,023	£3,994,109	£768,393	42 / 50
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

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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 2025?

Launde Abbey Trust reported total income of £1.68m and reported expenditure of £1.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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.