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THE LEADERSHIP CENTRE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Registered charity 1123234 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP CENTRE

Latest income
£1.9m
Latest spending
£2.0m
Registered
2008
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £55,133 for the year, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to a deficit of £347,202. The trustees consider the going concern basis appropriate, citing ongoing financial support from the Local Government Association for at least 12 months and a project pipeline providing certainty for future years.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months of operating costs (held: £-347k)
“The reserves policy requires the retention of adequate funds to support approximately three months of operating costs for the Leadership Centre. Taking account of current costs and operational circumstances, the retention required to cover at least three months of full staff costs and accommodation, including facilities and IT would be £160,000.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Chair remuneration £17,117
“Total remuneration of £17,117 (2024: £17,117) was paid to the Chairs for work done in this capacity in accordance with a written agreement approved by the Trustees under clause 5.9 of the Memorandum of Association.” — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees and senior officers verbally declare any potential conflict of interest at the beginning of each Board meeting. In addition, a register of interests is completed by Trustees and senior officers every year. Details of any transactions with related parties are fully disclosed in the Annual Report and Accounts in compliance with the applicable financial reporting framework.
“Total remuneration of £17,117 (2024: £17,117) was paid to the Chairs for work done in this capacity in accordance with a written agreement approved by the Trustees under clause 5.9 of the Memorandum of Association. Reimbursement of expenses to £338 (2024: £nil) Trustee for travel costs totalled £338 (2024: £nil). There were no other related party transactions in the current or prior year.” — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.

Corporate structure

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£1.9m
Total spending
£2.0m
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
7

Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£1.9m£2.0m
31/03/2024£1.7m£1.9m
31/03/2023£1.8m£2.1m
31/03/2022£1.5m£1.4m
31/03/2021£1.4m£1.4m

Common questions

Is THE LEADERSHIP CENTRE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £55,133 for the year, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to a deficit of £347,202. The trustees consider the going concern basis appropriate, citing ongoing financial support from the Local Government Association for at least 12 months and a project pipeline providing certainty for future years. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.

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