The Leaf Foundation
Analysis
The Leaf Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kettering. It was registered in August 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08312345). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending November 2025, The Leaf Foundation reported income of £646k and spending of £713k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to November 2025, income fell from £780k to £646k (-17%), an average of -4.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2024, when income dropped by 19%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The Leaf Foundation sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom (£641k), All Creatures Great and Small (£651k) and Eden Animal Rescue (£635k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 97% and donations and legacies 2.9%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £514k would cover about 9 months of spending at that rate. It employed 23 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 2.9%
- Charitable activities 97%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment, in particular the conservation and protection of rare and endangered species, and to promote human behaviour towards animals by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for animals and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom | London | £641k |
| All Creatures Great and Small | Cwmbran | £651k |
| Eden Animal Rescue | Penrith | £635k |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Southport, Ormskirk and District Branch | Southport | £653k |