The Mark Leonard Trust

Grant making

Activities & Mission

Grant making

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.

Country

Italy United States

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,293,540

Latest Expenditure

£1,467,720

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 110.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 86% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 48% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 45% of UK Charitable activities 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 £1,000,000

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £254,448

Other Income £39,092

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,422,542

Raising Funds £45,178

Governance £14,291

Grants to Institutions £1,067,856

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	£1,293,540	£1,467,720	£1,422,542	£21,865,209	£143,754	16 / 0
2024	£1,303,943	£1,152,209	£1,031,187	£22,532,145	£272,756	14 / 0
2023	£914,324	£1,517,884	£1,417,833	£21,244,933	£0	13 / 0
2022	£422,420	£1,705,135				0 / 0
2021	£1,139,285	£1,112,210	£1,014,047	£21,623,035	£152,280	13 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Mark Leonard Trust

What does The Mark Leonard Trust do?

Grant making

How much income did The Mark Leonard Trust report in 2025?

The Mark Leonard Trust reported total income of £1.29m and reported expenditure of £1.47m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Mark Leonard Trust?

The Mark Leonard Trust has a program ratio of 110.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Mark Leonard Trust registered as a charity?

The Mark Leonard Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 August 1994 as charity number 1040323. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs The Mark Leonard Trust?

The Mark Leonard Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Mark Leonard Trust operate?

The Mark Leonard Trust operates across 3 areas: Italy, United States and England.

Is The Mark Leonard Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Mark Leonard Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1040323.