THE LEPROSY MISSION INTERNATIONAL
THE WORK OF THE MISSION IS FOCUSED ON ITS GOAL- LEPROSY DEFEATED,LIVES TRANSFORMED. THIS WILL BE ACHIEVED BY WORKING WITH PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY LEPROSY, PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND THOSE EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY THROUGH:- LEPROSY SERVICES-DIGNITY AND EMPOWERMENT- SOCIAL INTEGRATION- RESEARCH AND LEARNING- RESOURCE MOBILIATION
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
“Total support costs by the charity to TLM Fellowship Member countries are analysed in Note 8 of the accounts and amounts to 14% (2023: 12%) of the total income of the charity.” — page 16
“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
Property (HM Land Registry)
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?
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. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Who funds THE LEPROSY MISSION INTERNATIONAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LEPROSY MISSION INTERNATIONAL as a grant recipient include The Leprosy Mission Great Britain, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF COBHAM IN THE DIOCESE OF GUILDFORD.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leprosy Mission Great Britain | FY2023 | £1916.0m | International programme grants |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF COBHAM IN THE DIOCESE OF GUILDFORD | FY2023 | £500 | Mission and relief |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PG & NJ BOULTON TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £83k |
| CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE ) | 1 | £72k |
| KINGSGATE CHURCH TRUST | 1 | £59k |
| Point North Community Foundation | 1 | £57k |
| LIFE CHURCH (CENTRAL ENGLAND) | 1 | £54k |
| WORLD DAY OF PRAYER NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND | 1 | £50k |
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| AYLSHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH | 1 | £24k |
Charities like this
- The Leprosy Mission Great Britain
- NEPAL LEPROSY TRUST
- RELATIONAL MISSION
- DISABILITY CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY
- Integrating
- LIMBLESS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LEPROSY MISSION INTERNATIONAL | £12.3m | — | — | unclear | 14.0% | no doubt |
| The Leprosy Mission Great Britain | £10.5m | — | — | above | 28.0% | no doubt |
| NEPAL LEPROSY TRUST | £398k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RELATIONAL MISSION | £431k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DISABILITY CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY | £2.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Integrating | £334k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |