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leicester literary and philosophical society

The charity supports the general public. Leicester Literary And Philosophical Society is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by carrying out other charitable activities. The charity is based in Leicester and operates in Leicestershire.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Society organises an annual series of lectures, usually held in Leicester New Walk Museum, for the advancement of education in Literature, Science and the Arts. It publishes proceedings and supports the museum. Natural History and Geology Sections organise further events. The Society has close links with Leicester, De Montfort and Loughborough universities and Leicester City Council.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£10,205
Latest Expenditure
£10,305

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 101.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 101.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£10,205£10,3050 / 10
2022£10,044£9,1950 / 2
2020£10,548£8,5910 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers