Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society
Analysis
Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicester. It was registered in June 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society reported income of £14k and spending of £12k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £8,206 to £14k (+73%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 39%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Tolleshunt D'Arcy Village Hall (£14k), Village Hall (£14k) and Dereham Heritage Trust (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Society organises an annual series of lectures, usually held in Leicester New Walk Museum, for the advancement of education in Literature, Science and the Arts. It publishes proceedings and supports the museum. Natural History and Geology Sections organise further events. The Society has close links with Leicester, De Montfort and Loughborough universities and Leicester City Council.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Tolleshunt D'Arcy Village Hall | Maldon | £14k |
| Village Hall | Oxford | £14k |
| Dereham Heritage Trust | Norfolk | £14k |
| North Staffordshire Symphony Orchestra | Stafford | £14k |