Lalibela Trust
Analysis
Lalibela Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Somerset. It was registered in May 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Lalibela Trust reported income of £77k and spending of £76k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £68k to £77k (+13%), an average of +3.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 162%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Lalibela Trust sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hod Charitable Trust (£77k), Simeon Centre Counselling Service (£77k) and Cornerstone Fountain Church (£77k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The advancement of education through:Construction of school classroomsProvision of classroom equipmentThe advancement of health or the saving of lives through:Construction of health buildings and provision of equipment Spring improvement projects resulting in safe waterFuture: Improved agricultural methodsWith all charitable activities taking place in the regional state of Amhara,
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hod Charitable Trust | Hertfordshire | £77k |
| Simeon Centre Counselling Service | Bolton | £77k |
| Cornerstone Fountain Church | Dagenham | £77k |
| Real Life Ministries | London | £77k |