St Francis Leprosy Guild
St Francis Leprosy Guild is a UK charity working towards a leprosy free world. We support over 40 leprosy centres and projects in 14 countries in Africa, Asia and Brazil. We fund Training, Research into leprosy prevention and diagnosis, Active case finding to find and treat leprosy early, Care and rehabilitation through leprosy centres and hospitals, Emergency relief and capital equipment.
Activities & Mission
St Francis Leprosy Guild is a UK charity working towards a leprosy free world. We support over 40 leprosy centres and projects in 14 countries in Africa, Asia and Brazil. We fund Training, Research into leprosy prevention and diagnosis, Active case finding to find and treat leprosy early, Care and rehabilitation through leprosy centres and hospitals, Emergency relief and capital equipment.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Health 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 | £375,515 | £645,737 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £391,407 | £881,309 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2022 | £979,829 | £746,879 | £486,673 | £1,393,010 | £1,400,000 | 4 / 5 |
| 2021 | £537,575 | £616,021 | £314,519 | £1,305,652 | £1,305,652 | 3 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,539,610 | £305,562 | £164,413 | £1,309,880 | £1,309,880 | 2 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Francis Leprosy Guild
What does St Francis Leprosy Guild do?
St Francis Leprosy Guild is a UK charity working towards a leprosy free world. We support over 40 leprosy centres and projects in 14 countries in Africa, Asia and Brazil. We fund Training, Research into leprosy prevention and diagnosis, Active case finding to find and treat leprosy early, Care and rehabilitation through leprosy centres and hospitals, Emergency relief and capital equipment.
How much income did St Francis Leprosy Guild report in 2024?
St Francis Leprosy Guild reported total income of £376k and reported expenditure of £646k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Francis Leprosy Guild?
St Francis Leprosy Guild has a program ratio of 49.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Francis Leprosy Guild registered as a charity?
St Francis Leprosy Guild was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 March 2020 as charity number 1188749. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs St Francis Leprosy Guild?
St Francis Leprosy Guild is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Edward Nicholas Reed. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Francis Leprosy Guild operate?
St Francis Leprosy Guild operates across 12 areas, including Bangladesh, Brazil, Burma and 9 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is St Francis Leprosy Guild a registered charity?
Yes — St Francis Leprosy Guild is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188749.
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Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 9AJ
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