Skip to main content Skip to navigation

The Leighton Buzzard Townlands Trust

1. To preserve and protect the Market Cross in Leighton Buzzard for the public benefit. 2. To further such general charitable purposes as the trustees may in their absolute discretion determine by making grants to such charities and projects for the benefit of the public in Leighton Buzzard.

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

1. To preserve and protect the Market Cross in Leighton Buzzard for the public benefit. 2. To further such general charitable purposes as the trustees may in their absolute discretion determine by making grants to such charities and projects for the benefit of the public in Leighton Buzzard.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£178,500
Latest Expenditure
£102,404

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 57.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 57.4%
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
£178,500
£102,4040 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Leighton Buzzard Townlands Trust

What does The Leighton Buzzard Townlands Trust do?

1. To preserve and protect the Market Cross in Leighton Buzzard for the public benefit. 2. To further such general charitable purposes as the trustees may in their absolute discretion determine by making grants to such charities and projects for the benefit of the public in Leighton Buzzard.

How much income did The Leighton Buzzard Townlands Trust report in 2025?

The Leighton Buzzard Townlands Trust reported total income of £179k and reported expenditure of £102k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Leighton Buzzard Townlands Trust registered as a charity?

The Leighton Buzzard Townlands Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 July 2024 as charity number 1209119. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs The Leighton Buzzard Townlands Trust?

The Leighton Buzzard Townlands Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL JOHN BIRDSEYE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Leighton Buzzard Townlands Trust operate?

The Leighton Buzzard Townlands Trust operates in Central Bedfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Leighton Buzzard Townlands Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Leighton Buzzard Townlands Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1209119.

Details

Address
17 WICKHAM FIELD
WINGRAVE
AYLESBURY
HP22 4FR
Registration Date
15 July 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5234564
Charity Number
1209119

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Claim this listing Learn more about premium profiles

Other notable Charitable activities charities

Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.

Trustees

MICHAEL JOHN BIRDSEYE Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Gavin Paul Higginson
Natalizia Capizzi
Also governs 1 other charity
NICHOLAS WHITEHOUSE
Also governs 1 other charity
Peter Kenneth Morgan
Philippa Jarvis

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
Report a data issue