Lee Abbey Fellowship

Also known as: Lee Abbey Lee Abbey Devon

Promoting the renewal and growth of the Church through mission, evangelism teaching and training by means of a Christian Community which includes the running of holidays, conferences and camps. To reach children and young people both churched and un-churched through the operation of The Beacon Youth and Outdoor Activity Centre.

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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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,766,495

Latest Expenditure

£2,226,374

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 43% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £674,662

Charitable Activities £1,910,957

Other Trading £92,937

Investments £87,939

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,166,540

Raising Funds £59,834

Governance £16,575

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,766,495	£2,226,374	£2,166,540	£6,564,396	£2,697,314	64 / 54
2024	£2,539,367	£2,055,453	£1,996,639	£6,024,275	£2,104,569	67 / 43
2023	£2,395,720	£1,964,081	£1,933,217	£5,540,361	£1,521,783	63 / 40
2022	£1,682,986	£1,576,603	£1,536,050	£5,109,172	£1,060,267	60 / 40
2021	£692,207	£1,136,522	£1,115,098	£5,002,789	£781,942	51 / 33

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lee Abbey Fellowship

What does Lee Abbey Fellowship do?

How much income did Lee Abbey Fellowship report in 2025?

Lee Abbey Fellowship reported total income of £2.77m and reported expenditure of £2.23m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Lee Abbey Fellowship?

Lee Abbey Fellowship has a program ratio of 78.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Lee Abbey Fellowship registered as a charity?

Lee Abbey Fellowship was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 October 2002 as charity number 1094097. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Lee Abbey Fellowship?

Lee Abbey Fellowship is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev David Charles Roland Widdows. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lee Abbey Fellowship operate?

Lee Abbey Fellowship operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Lee Abbey Fellowship a registered charity?

Yes — Lee Abbey Fellowship is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1094097.