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LEATHER AND HIDE TRADES' BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION

Registered charity 206133 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as LHTBI

LHTBI provides financial assistance to persons who are or have been, employed in the leather industry and who are aged or incapacitated from earning a livelihood. Bereaved spouses are also eligible to apply. Typically applicants should have spent a minimum of ten years service in the leather industry.

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Latest income
£34k
Latest spending
£84k
Registered
1962
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £49,971 for the year, funded by the sale of investment units. Despite this deficit, total reserves increased to £733,903, which the trustees consider sufficient for at least three months of grant distribution and expenses, indicating a strong financial position.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months distribution of grants and payment of expenses (held: £734k)
“The amount kept in General Reserve is usually considered sufficient for at least three months distribution of grants and payment of expenses.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Leathersellers' Company hosts meetings and supports AGM/Annual Lunch.
“The generous help of the Leathersellers’ Company in hosting our meetings and supporting our AGM and Annual Lunch is also a big factor in the smooth running of the Charity.” — page 2
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£34k£84k
31/12/2024£47k£86k
31/12/2023£41k£81k
31/12/2022£47k£86k
31/12/2021£38k£88k

Common questions

Is LEATHER AND HIDE TRADES' BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £49,971 for the year, funded by the sale of investment units. Despite this deficit, total reserves increased to £733,903, which the trustees consider sufficient for at least three months of grant distribution and expenses, indicating a strong financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.