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The Hong Kong Lep Trust

The object of the Hong Kong Locally Enlisted Personnel (LEP) Trust is the relief of former members of the Royal Navy (Hong Kong) Division and Hong Kong Military Service Corps and their dependents who are in need, hardship or distress in such ways as the trustees from time to time think fit.

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Activities & Mission

The object of the Hong Kong Locally Enlisted Personnel (LEP) Trust is the relief of former members of the Royal Navy (Hong Kong) Division and Hong Kong Military Service Corps and their dependents who are in need, hardship or distress in such ways as the trustees from time to time think fit.

Grants

The Hong Kong Lep Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£122,965
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
the prevention or relief of poverty

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£92,077
Latest Expenditure
£122,965

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 133.5%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£92,077
£122,9650 / 6
2024
£96,148
£98,0470 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Hong Kong Lep Trust

What does The Hong Kong Lep Trust do?

The object of the Hong Kong Locally Enlisted Personnel (LEP) Trust is the relief of former members of the Royal Navy (Hong Kong) Division and Hong Kong Military Service Corps and their dependents who are in need, hardship or distress in such ways as the trustees from time to time think fit.

How much income did The Hong Kong Lep Trust report in 2025?

The Hong Kong Lep Trust reported total income of £92k and reported expenditure of £123k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Hong Kong Lep Trust registered as a charity?

The Hong Kong Lep Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 September 2023 as charity number 1204742. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Hong Kong Lep Trust?

The Hong Kong Lep Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Brigadier - Retired Robin John Bacon MBA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Hong Kong Lep Trust operate?

The Hong Kong Lep Trust operates across 3 areas: Canada, Hong Kong and England.

Is The Hong Kong Lep Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Hong Kong Lep Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1204742.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
15 September 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5223140
Charity Number
1204742

Trustees

Brigadier - Retired Robin John Bacon MBA Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
Captain Retired Albert Ping Wai Lam MBE
Colonel Retired Mark Charles Heath Underhill OBE DL
Also governs 1 other charity
Commander RN Retired Kevin James Broadley
Commodore RN Retired Gary Brian Sutton OBE
Cowen Chiu MH
Lt Colonel Retired Peter Stuart Messervy MBE
Lt Colonel Retired Richard Holden Illingworth
Major General Retired David Shrimpton Jolliffe CB FRCP
Major Retired Russell Mark Sowden
Michael Adler TD
Also governs 1 other charity

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