THE LEONARDO TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity received a substantial legacy, resulting in total unrestricted funds increasing significantly to £10,761,129. The trustees confirm that free reserves are appropriate and the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose emoluments fell within the following bands was: 2025 No 1 £60,001 - £70,000” — page 23
“The number of employees whose emoluments fell within the following bands was: 2025 No 1 £60,001 - £70,000” — page 23
“Free reserves of the charity, defined as the unrestricted (and undesignated) funds of the charity less amounts held as fixed assets £554,966 (2024: £169,806). The Trustees keep this reserves policy under quarterly review and consider the reserves held appropriate for the charity.” — page 5
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, the charity received a legacy of £300 from the estate of the parent of a trustee.” — page 28
“During the year, Leonardo Trust donated a total of £423,867 to Leonardo Carer Support, a charity with which the trustees of Leonardo Trust are also trustees.” — page 28
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, the charity received a legacy of £300 from the estate of the parent of a trustee.” — page 28
“During the year, Leonardo Trust donated a total of £423,867 to Leonardo Carer Support, a charity with which the trustees of Leonardo Trust are also trustees.” — page 28
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/08/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (28/02/2019)
Trustees
- Anne Lesley Dixonchair
- Benjamin Cole
- Caroline Hearne
- Mary O'Sullivan
- Mevin Sohorye
- Rachel Close
- Terri Simone Lewis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £10.8m | £827k |
| 31/03/2024 | £66k | £339k |
| 31/03/2023 | £359k | £335k |
| 31/03/2022 | £315k | £304k |
| 31/03/2021 | £317k | £318k |
Common questions
Is THE LEONARDO TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity received a substantial legacy, resulting in total unrestricted funds increasing significantly to £10,761,129. The trustees confirm that free reserves are appropriate and the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE LEONARDO TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| King Charles III Charitable Fund | 1 | — |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.6m |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.3m |
| THE NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME | 1 | £780k |
| REUBEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £546k |
| The Trevor Hemmings Foundation | 1 | £50k |
| THE HEALTH FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
| THE O'SULLIVAN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £37k |