The Leathersellers' Foundation
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £1,659,000, while charitable grant making expenditure totaled £3,196,000, resulting in a net expenditure before investment gains of £2,180,000. The charity holds free/unrestricted reserves of £639,000, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover day-to-day needs, noting that the expendable endowment can be drawn upon if necessary. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the Foundation to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“There is, therefore, no strategic need to hold significant reserves and the general funds are considered sufficient to cover the day to day needs of the Foundation for liquid funds.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Matthew Edward Lawrence
- THE LEATHERSELLERS COMPANY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £7.8m | £4.4m |
| 31/07/2024 | £1.9m | £4.1m |
| 31/07/2023 | £1.7m | £3.8m |
| 31/07/2022 | £1.9m | £3.9m |
| 31/07/2021 | £1.7m | £3.7m |
Common questions
Is The Leathersellers' Foundation financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income for the year was £1,659,000, while charitable grant making expenditure totaled £3,196,000, resulting in a net expenditure before investment gains of £2,180,000. The charity holds free/unrestricted reserves of £639,000, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover day-to-day needs, noting that the expendable endowment can be drawn upon if necessary. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the Foundation to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Buzzacott LLP.
Who funds The Leathersellers' Foundation?
Funders whose own accounts filings name The Leathersellers' Foundation as a grant recipient include JACK PETCHEY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JACK PETCHEY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £24k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ADDERSTONE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.2m |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| DEBMAR BENEVOLENT TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £190k |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £102k |
| THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE BARTLETT FOUNDATION | 1 | £54k |
| GIVE A GIFT | 1 | £45k |
| THE ARNOLD BURTON 1998 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |