THE LEPROSY MISSION INTERNATIONAL
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a consolidated surplus of £193,241 for the year ended 31 December 2024, despite an investment loss of £433,705. Free reserves stood at £5,669,203, which is above the Board's stated policy maximum of £4 million, indicating a strong liquidity position. The trustees confirmed adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Board has approved a reserve policy with a number of components, which in combination result in a guideline operational reserve level to be between £3 million (minimum) and £4 million (maximum).”
“During the year the charity made a grant of £35,000 (2023 - £35,000) to TLM Trading Limited to promote development of artisan products by people affected by leprosy and disability groups.” — page 55
“During the year the charity made a loan of £100,000 to its subsidiary. At 31 December 2024, an amount of £101,979 (2023 - £30) was due to the parent company from its subsidiary through its inter-company account” — page 55
“During the year the charity made a grant of £35,000 (2023 - £35,000) to TLM Trading Limited to promote development of artisan products by people affected by leprosy and disability groups.” — page 55
“During the year the charity made a loan of £100,000 to its subsidiary. At 31 December 2024, an amount of £101,979 (2023 - £30) was due to the parent company from its subsidiary through its inter-company account” — page 55
“One of the seven concerns received was deemed a serious incident and was reported to the Charity Commission of England and Wales.” — page 9
“TLM Trading Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Leprosy Mission International and its results for the year have been consolidated with those of The Leprosy Mission International” — page 17
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Ruth Towell — Partner with us
Funders the charity credits
- InfoNTD
- Leprosy Review
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- ANNE CHRISTINE FENDICK
- Anita DELHAAS
- Dr Colin Martin
- FIONA ANNE DAVIDSON
- Gordon Highet Brown
- Hla Hla Caroline Aye
- Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide
- Rev Lok THAPA
- Rev Odele Jennifer Habets
- Willem Herman van Brakel
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £12.3m | £12.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £20.2m | £19.2m |
| 31/12/2022 | £18.3m | £17.5m |
| 31/12/2021 | £17.3m | £17.0m |
| 31/12/2020 | £14.8m | £14.7m |
Common questions
Is THE LEPROSY MISSION INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity achieved a consolidated surplus of £193,241 for the year ended 31 December 2024, despite an investment loss of £433,705. Free reserves stood at £5,669,203, which is above the Board's stated policy maximum of £4 million, indicating a strong liquidity position. The trustees confirmed adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
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