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The Leather Conservation Centre Limited

The Centre was established to co-ordinate and improve the knowledge, methods and working standards needed to protect and preserve leather objects for the benefit of the public, to promote research into leather conservation and to disperse knowledge through education and training. It has the more general aim to promote the conservation and restoration of leather objects for the public benefit.

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Activities & Mission

The Centre was established to co-ordinate and improve the knowledge, methods and working standards needed to protect and preserve leather objects for the benefit of the public, to promote research into leather conservation and to disperse knowledge through education and training. It has the more general aim to promote the conservation and restoration of leather objects for the public benefit.

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
£228,627
Latest Expenditure
£129,141

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 56.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 56.5%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£228,627
£129,1410 / 2
2023
£146,914
£118,7030 / 0
2022
£105,967
£145,4490 / 0
2021
£103,052
£135,7470 / 0
2020
£110,214
£135,8080 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Leather Conservation Centre Limited

What does The Leather Conservation Centre Limited do?

The Centre was established to co-ordinate and improve the knowledge, methods and working standards needed to protect and preserve leather objects for the benefit of the public, to promote research into leather conservation and to disperse knowledge through education and training. It has the more general aim to promote the conservation and restoration of leather objects for the public benefit.

How much income did The Leather Conservation Centre Limited report in 2024?

The Leather Conservation Centre Limited reported total income of £229k and reported expenditure of £129k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Leather Conservation Centre Limited registered as a charity?

The Leather Conservation Centre Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 September 1978 as charity number 276485. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs The Leather Conservation Centre Limited?

The Leather Conservation Centre Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Leather Conservation Centre Limited operate?

The Leather Conservation Centre Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Leather Conservation Centre Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Leather Conservation Centre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 276485.

Details

Address
Pilot House/Canopy
Workspace 3
Duke Street
Leicester
LE1 6WB
Registration Date
25 September 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
276485
Charity Number
276485

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Trustees

ANGELA MIDDLETON
JOHN WILLIAM TUSTING
MARTIN PEBODY
Also governs 1 other charity
MIKE REDWOOD
Nicole Gilroy
Professor Sarah Scott

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