Luton And Leighton Area Quaker Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) In Britain
Also known as: Society of Friends Berkhamsted Preparative Meeting, Bedford Local Meeting, Berkhamsted Quaker Meeting, Harpenden Quaker Meeting, Luton and Leighton Area Meeting, Luton Meeting (Society of Friends - Luton Branch), Milton Keynes Quaker Meeting, Religious Society of Friends (quakers) Leighton Buzzard, Society of Friends - St Albans, Society of Friends Hemel Hempstead, Watford Quaker Meeting
The furtherance of the general religious and charitable purposes of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Britain in the area of Luton and Leighton Area Meeting and beyond by for example strengthening the life and witness of Quaker Meetings; undertaking Quaker service for the relief of suffering at home and abroad; providing for the pastoral care of members and attenders.
Activities & Mission
The furtherance of the general religious and charitable purposes of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Britain in the area of Luton and Leighton Area Meeting and beyond by for example strengthening the life and witness of Quaker Meetings; undertaking Quaker service for the relief of suffering at home and abroad; providing for the pastoral care of members and attenders.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 85% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £523,332 | £718,137 | £718,137 | £8,786,420 | £8,786,420 | 4 / 40 |
| 2023 | £461,427 | £496,924 | 0 / 300 | |||
| 2022 | £380,264 | £374,106 | 0 / 300 | |||
| 2021 | £248,634 | £297,919 | 0 / 430 | |||
| 2020 | £251,093 | £282,821 | 0 / 459 |
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Frequently asked questions about Luton And Leighton Area Quaker Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) In Britain
What does Luton And Leighton Area Quaker Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) In Britain do?
The furtherance of the general religious and charitable purposes of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Britain in the area of Luton and Leighton Area Meeting and beyond by for example strengthening the life and witness of Quaker Meetings; undertaking Quaker service for the relief of suffering at home and abroad; providing for the pastoral care of members and attenders.
How much income did Luton And Leighton Area Quaker Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) In Britain report in 2024?
Luton And Leighton Area Quaker Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) In Britain reported total income of £523k and reported expenditure of £718k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Luton And Leighton Area Quaker Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) In Britain?
Luton And Leighton Area Quaker Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) In Britain has a program ratio of 137.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Luton And Leighton Area Quaker Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) In Britain registered as a charity?
Luton And Leighton Area Quaker Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) In Britain was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 2017 as charity number 1173865. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Luton And Leighton Area Quaker Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) In Britain?
Luton And Leighton Area Quaker Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) In Britain is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Luton And Leighton Area Quaker Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) In Britain operate?
Luton And Leighton Area Quaker Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) In Britain operates across 6 areas, including Bedford, Buckinghamshire, Central Bedfordshire and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Luton And Leighton Area Quaker Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) In Britain a registered charity?
Yes — Luton And Leighton Area Quaker Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) In Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173865.
Details
Quaker Meeting House
12 Southdown Road
HARPENDEN
Hertfordshire
AL5 1PD
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Also Known As
- Society of Friends Berkhamsted Preparative Meeting
- Bedford Local Meeting
- Berkhamsted Quaker Meeting
- Harpenden Quaker Meeting
- Luton and Leighton Area Meeting
- Luton Meeting (Society of Friends - Luton Branch)
- Milton Keynes Quaker Meeting
- Religious Society of Friends (quakers) Leighton Buzzard
- Society of Friends - St Albans
- Society of Friends Hemel Hempstead
- Watford Quaker Meeting
Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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