leeds castle foundation
Activities & Mission
The aims and activities of Leeds Castle Foundation are to preserve the Castle, its collections and its grounds for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. Its secondary aim is to provide a location for discussion and debate of medical science, and a forum for the arts. The Castle and its grounds are made available to the general public for 364 days per annum.
Fundraising
See where Leeds Castle Foundation is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Latest Income
£11,910,000
Latest Expenditure
£11,921,000
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 55.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 55.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 45.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £21,000
Charitable Activities £6,012,000
Other Trading £5,760,000
Investments £117,000
Other Income £0
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £6,568,000
Raising Funds £5,353,000
Governance £49,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £11,910,000 | £11,921,000 | £6,568,000 | £22,179,000 | £4,800,000 | 201 / 88 |
| 2023 | £10,922,000 | £10,756,000 | £5,560,000 | £22,744,000 | £10,700,000 | 110 / 80 |
| 2022 | £9,611,000 | £10,018,000 | £5,690,000 | £22,256,000 | £12,800,000 | 98 / 80 |
| 2021 | £3,765,000 | £6,875,000 | £4,865,000 | £20,601,000 | £3,900,000 | 163 / 67 |
| 2020 | £11,557,000 | £11,651,000 | £6,481,000 | £20,907,000 | £12,600,000 | 251 / 17 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
LEEDS CASTLE
BROOMFIELD
MAIDSTONE
ME17 1PL
BROOMFIELD
MAIDSTONE
ME17 1PL
Website
www.leeds-castle.comRegistration Date
29 October 1974
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
268354
Charity Number
268354
Trustees
Thomas Charles Wright
Adrian Tinniswood
Anna Eavis
Helen Deeble
Julian Arthur Vaughan Smith
Rosaleen Clare Kerslake BA MBA CBE
Judith Armitt
Ruth Knight
Sarah Eleanor Masotti
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