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

Grants

The Leonardo Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025): £423,867
Who it helps: children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports: the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability and 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.

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

Overall Efficiency 97.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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.

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 Rachel Close. 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.