THE LEVERHULME TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,137m, which the Trustees consider to be in line with their policy target of maintaining the real value of reserves over the long term. The charity reported investment income of £124.5m and grants awarded of £137.5m, with a net movement in funds of £130.9m driven by significant investment gains. The Trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust aims to at least maintain the real value of the level of reserves over the long term and to maintain sufficient liquidity to meet its commitments.” — page 20
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/12/2015)
Trustees
- Alan Jopechair
- Conny Helena Maria Braams
- Doug Baillie
- Graeme Pitkethly
- John Richard Slater
- Keith Weed
- Mhairi McEwan
- PROF KEITH GULL
- Paul McNicholl
- Quintin Rupert Salter Price
- Susan Bjorg Garrard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £124.5m | £139.1m |
| 31/12/2024 | £103.7m | £117.9m |
| 31/12/2023 | £98.9m | £127.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £92.2m | £104.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £95.1m | £140.9m |
Common questions
Is THE LEVERHULME TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,137m, which the Trustees consider to be in line with their policy target of maintaining the real value of reserves over the long term. The charity reported investment income of £124.5m and grants awarded of £137.5m, with a net movement in funds of £130.9m driven by significant investment gains. The Trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS' CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | 1 | £14k |
| CLAN TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £8k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREAT BRITAIN | 1 | £4k |
| THE MILLICHOPE FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |