Lepra
Charitable company · registered 1963
What the charity does
Lepra focuses on leprosy. Our purpose is to make leprosy a disease of little consequence for those it affects; easily diagnosed, treated and leaving no disability.We are a secular organisation, founded in 1924, whose patron is His Majesty King Charles III
Income and spending
Income Spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £5,909,745 | £5,662,154 |
| 31 March 2024 | £4,932,724 | £5,209,193 |
| 31 March 2023 | £5,385,090 | £4,813,375 |
| 31 March 2022 | £5,350,487 | £4,307,231 |
| 31 March 2021 | £5,800,718 | £4,572,954 |
Charity details
- Charity number
- 213251
- Company number
- 00324748
- Registered
- 4 February 1963
- Latest income
- £5,909,745 (year to 31 March 2025)
- Latest spending
- £5,662,154
- Volunteers
- 2
- Reporting
- Submission Received
- Gift Aid
- Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
Contact
- Address
- Lepra, 28 Middleborough, Colchester, CO1 1TG
- Phone
- 01206216700
- Website
- lepra.org.uk
Official record: Charity Commission register, charity number 213251.
What the charity does
Who it helps
How it helps
Where it operates
Charitable objects
To carry out the investigation of and promote research into the causes, treatment, cure and prevention of the disease of leprosy and any allied disease, and give and grant relief and assistance to any persons suffering or believed to be suffering from, or the family or dependants of such persons of any description, including financial assistance.
Area of benefit: Not Defined in Practice Worldwide
Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 26/02/1937AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 04/06/1957AS AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION ON CHANGE OF NAME DATED 06/06/2013AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 27 SEP 2016 as amended on 06 May 2022
Employees earning over £60,000
- £90,001–£100,000 · 1 employee
Other names
- Lepra · previous name
- Lepra Health in Action · previous name
- The British Leprosy Relief Association (Lepra) · previous name
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Questions and answers
What is the charity number of Lepra?
Lepra is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 213251 and is also a company (number 00324748).
How much income does Lepra have?
In the financial year ending 31 March 2025 the charity had an income of £5,909,745 and spent £5,662,154.
How many employees of Lepra earn over £60,000?
1 employee received total benefits over £60,000 in the latest annual return.