The Lee Abbey Movement

The charity's objects are the advancement of the Christian faith worldwide through the ministry of communities of Christians whose shared lives in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit communicate the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ and for the relief of the needs of those living in the local area served by local Christian churches

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£5,448,168

Latest Expenditure

£5,013,841

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 52% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 58% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 51% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £840,394

Charitable Activities £4,402,414

Other Trading £92,937

Investments £112,423

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,954,007

Raising Funds £59,834

Governance £85,314

Grants to Institutions £0

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£5,448,168	£5,013,841	£4,954,007	£11,395,484	£3,263,246	0 / 0
2024	£5,120,564	£4,413,819	£4,355,005	£10,961,157	£2,908,717	888 / 74
2023	£304,105	£184,229				0 / 0
2022	£204,032	£184,707				0 / 0
2021	£197,476	£188,160				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Lee Abbey Movement

What does The Lee Abbey Movement do?

How much income did The Lee Abbey Movement report in 2025?

The Lee Abbey Movement reported total income of £5.45m and reported expenditure of £5.01m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Lee Abbey Movement?

The Lee Abbey Movement has a program ratio of 90.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Lee Abbey Movement registered as a charity?

The Lee Abbey Movement was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 October 2002 as charity number 1094098. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Lee Abbey Movement?

The Lee Abbey Movement is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Wooding Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lee Abbey Movement operate?

The Lee Abbey Movement operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Lee Abbey Movement a registered charity?

Yes — The Lee Abbey Movement is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1094098.