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St Francis Leprosy Guild

St Francis Leprosy Guild is a UK charity working towards a leprosy free world. We support over 30 leprosy centres and projects in 11 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.

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Activities & Mission

St Francis Leprosy Guild is a UK charity working towards a leprosy free world. We support over 30 leprosy centres and projects in 11 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.

Grants

St Francis Leprosy Guild is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2022)
£375,879
Who it helps
people with disabilities and other defined groups
What it supports
disability

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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.

Show all 11 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£237,201
Latest Expenditure
£590,400

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 49.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 65.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 49.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £957,520
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £22,309
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £486,673
Raising Funds £260,206
Governance £110,794
Grants to Institutions £375,879
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£237,201
£590,4000 / 0
2024
£375,515
£645,7370 / 0
2023
£391,407
£881,3090 / 6
2022
£979,829
£746,879£486,673£1,393,010£1,400,0004 / 5
2021
£537,575
£616,021£314,519£1,305,652£1,305,6523 / 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 30 leprosy centres and projects in 11 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 2025?

St Francis Leprosy Guild reported total income of £237k and reported expenditure of £590k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 9 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 11 areas, including Bangladesh, Brazil, Burma and 8 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.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
25 March 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5157589
Charity Number
1188749

Trustees

Edward Nicholas Reed Chair
Clare Bernadette Barton
Daniel Whitehouse
Dr Aodhan Sean Breathnach
Dr Donal Gerard O'Sullivan
Fr Gary Dench
Molly Beth Conrad
Also governs 1 other charity
Patrick John Gillespie
Professor Owen Patrick Noel Gill

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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