LA Leche League Great Britain
Analysis
LA Leche League Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stanier Way. It was registered in February 1982, 44 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01566925). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, LA Leche League Great Britain reported income of £159k and spending of £168k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £116k to £159k (+37%), an average of +8.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 26%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, LA Leche League Great Britain sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Arnold Burton 1998 Charitable Trust (£159k), Laboratory Animal Science Association (£159k) and Rheumatology Discretionary Fund Ucl Charity (£159k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
LLLGB offers free, evidence-based breastfeeding support. Our trained volunteer Leaders (breastfeeding counsellors) have all nursed our children. We empower mothers and families with knowledge, confidence and empathy. We provide understanding and connection through meetings, email, phone, messaging and social media.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Arnold Burton 1998 Charitable Trust | Wetherby | £159k |
| Laboratory Animal Science Association | London | £159k |
| Rheumatology Discretionary Fund Ucl Charity | Room 424 | £159k |
| Friends of the Israel Cancer Association | London | £159k |