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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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £624,536 | £1,288,664 | £1,172,472 | £21,663,963 | £17,980,652 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £566,170 | £509,920 | £402,343 | £22,318,595 | £19,154,482 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £529,689 | £522,201 | £427,505 | £21,210,539 | £18,154,395 | 1 / 0 |
| 2022 | £499,736 | £335,535 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £18,758,382 | £796,727 | £687,306 | £21,362,289 | £21,362,289 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The William Leech Charity
What does The William Leech Charity do?
Grant Giving
How much income did The William Leech Charity report in 2025?
The William Leech Charity reported total income of £625k and reported expenditure of £1.29m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The William Leech Charity?
The William Leech Charity has a program ratio of 187.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The William Leech Charity registered as a charity?
The William Leech Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 December 2019 as charity number 1186957. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs The William Leech Charity?
The William Leech Charity is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD DAVID LEECH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The William Leech Charity operate?
The William Leech Charity operates across 10 areas, including Darlington, Durham, Gateshead and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The William Leech Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The William Leech Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186957.
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FERNWOOD HOUSE
FERNWOOD ROAD
JESMOND
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE2 1TJ
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