The Leonardo Trust

Support for full time carers and those being cared for.Contributions towards care sitting services.Funding holidays for carersAssisting finance in relaxation or training courses or perhaps hobbies or activitiesCreative thinking towards financial assistance for carersWe cannot supply care staff directEmergency funding/grants for carers

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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.

Local Authority

Bournemouth Dorset Poole

Financial Information

Latest Income

£10,802,000

Latest Expenditure

£827,056

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 7.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 4% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample: 129). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 45% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £10,520,066

Charitable Activities £1,300

Other Trading £0

Investments £265,168

Other Income £15,280

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £805,360

Raising Funds £21,696

Governance £10,440

Grants to Institutions £423,867

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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2022 — The League of Oakley House and Community Friends (organisation 1047919)
Asset transfer in in 2019 — Advocare - Caring for Carers (organisation 4041118)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£10,802,000	£827,056	£805,360	£10,761,129	£10,761,129	5 / 0
2024	£65,901	£339,281				0 / 6
2023	£358,742	£334,646				0 / 4
2022	£314,596	£304,164				0 / 0
2021	£317,268	£317,698				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Leonardo Trust

What does The Leonardo Trust do?

How much income did The Leonardo Trust report in 2025?

The Leonardo Trust reported total income of £10.80m and reported expenditure of £827k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Leonardo Trust?

The Leonardo Trust has a program ratio of 7.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample of 129 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Leonardo Trust registered as a charity?

The Leonardo Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 April 2001 as charity number 1086045. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs The Leonardo Trust?

The Leonardo Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anne Lesley Dixon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Leonardo Trust operate?

The Leonardo Trust operates across 3 areas: Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.

Is The Leonardo Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Leonardo Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086045.