Leicester Freemen's Estate
Analysis
Leicester Freemen's Estate is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicester. It was registered in January 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides other finance and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Leicester Freemen's Estate reported income of £322k and spending of £295k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £263k to £322k (+23%), an average of +5.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Leicester Freemen's Estate sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Protimos Educational Trust (£322k), New Horizon Aog Church (£322k) and Ridgeway Community Church (£322k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To administer and manage the Leicester Freemen's Estate Charity for the benefit of aged needy Freemen of the City of Leicester, their widows, widowers and future generations of Freemen.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Protimos Educational Trust | London | £322k |
| New Horizon Aog Church | Nottingham | £322k |
| Ridgeway Community Church | Wallingford | £322k |
| Redeemed Christian Church of God: Good News Haven | London | £323k |