Lekose
Analysis
Lekose is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Exeter. It was registered in October 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Lekose reported income of £12k and spending of £16k, spending 127% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income fell from £15k to £12k (-17%), an average of -4.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income dropped by 33%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Lekose sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 2nd Kirk Ella (St Andrews) Scout Group (£12k), Fringford Village Hall Committee (£12k) and Monk Fryston PTA (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity Trustees are keen to support activities that advance the Objects in an effective way. The Charity Trustees' current funding priorities are to make grants:2.1.1 To registered charities benefiting local communities;2.1.2 To small to medium sized voluntary organisations; and2.1.3 To charities operating in or linked to the southwest of England.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Kirk Ella (St Andrews) Scout Group | Kirk Ella | £12k |
| Fringford Village Hall Committee | Fringford | £12k |
| Monk Fryston PTA | Leeds | £12k |
| Cornerstone Church of England Primary School Parent Teacher Association | Hampshire | £12k |