THE INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP
The Institute of Leadership & Management is a professional membership body that connects leaders, managers, coaches and mentors, with the shared purpose of inspiring great leadership everywhere.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £1,839,930 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by an 11% increase in costs against a 4% drop in total income. Despite this loss, the trustees confirm adequate resources for the foreseeable future, supported by free reserves of £9,820,385 which equate to 19 months of planned operating expenditure. The charity holds net current liabilities of £699,852 but maintains significant investment assets of £10,520,237.
What the accounts disclose
“The Institute's target is to hold sufficient free reserves to fund its activities in the event of a major fall in income or an unforeseen increase in expenditure, and that these reserves should equate to 12 months planned operating expenditure for the coming year” — page 5
“The Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) and Consolidated Balance Sheet consolidated the financial statements of the Group and its subsidiary undertakings.” — page 20
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Emrys Robinson-Greenchair
- Andrew Brian Kincaid
- Hannah Joan Mitchell
- Michael Adjei-Tabirade
- Oliver Thomas Rendell
- Sarah Fox
- Sarah Hawke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £4.7m | £6.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £4.9m | £6.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £3.9m | £4.0m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.4m | £2.3m |
| 31/08/2021 | £2.0m | £2.6m |
Common questions
Is THE INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £1,839,930 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by an 11% increase in costs against a 4% drop in total income. Despite this loss, the trustees confirm adequate resources for the foreseeable future, supported by free reserves of £9,820,385 which equate to 19 months of planned operating expenditure. The charity holds net current liabilities of £699,852 but maintains significant investment assets of £10,520,237. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by J W Hinks LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SAVOY EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 1 | £55k |
Charities like this
- Inspiring Leadership Foundation
- THE INSTITUTE OF LICENSING
- FACULTY OF MEDICAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
- INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY
- AFRICAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
- INSTITUTE OF RISK MANAGEMENT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP | £4.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Inspiring Leadership Foundation | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE INSTITUTE OF LICENSING | £556k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FACULTY OF MEDICAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT | £1.1m | £160,001 - £169,999 | 2 | below | — | no doubt |
| INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY | £1.3m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| AFRICAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |