What is the financial size of THE CANDLELIGHTERS TRUST?

THE CANDLELIGHTERS TRUST is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,903,375 and total expenditure of £2,092,454.

How does THE CANDLELIGHTERS TRUST allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 72.0% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 28.0% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

What is the workforce structure of THE CANDLELIGHTERS TRUST?

THE CANDLELIGHTERS TRUST employs 33 staff members and is supported by 365 volunteers.

Does THE CANDLELIGHTERS TRUST receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE CANDLELIGHTERS TRUST pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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THE CANDLELIGHTERS TRUST

#1045077

Charitable company•Large•Registered

candlelighters.org.uk

Candlelighters supports the work of the regional paediatric oncology & haematology unit in leeds. Funding is provided for hardship grants, support groups, holidays and social activities for families whose children are undergoing treatment for cancer or leukaemia at the unit; medical and other equipment; medical; nursing and social support staff and research into childhood cancer and leukaemia

Registered address

Candlelighters, 8 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, LS3 1AD

Latest HighlightsFY 2025

Income

All sources

£1,903,375

Expenditure

All activities

£2,092,454

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£2,041,295

Total Assets

Gross assets

£3,249,217

Working Capital

Liquidity

£-410,986

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 8,683 similar large charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

11.7 months

Median: 3.8 monthsTop quartile

Income Growth (1yr)

7.8%

Median: 7.4%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

72.0%

Median: 97.8%Below typical

Income Concentration

91.9%

Median: 87.9%Around typical

Fundraising ROI

3.3x

Median: 19.2xBelow typical

Income Volatility

35.3%

Median: 20.6%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

4.2%

Median: 82.9%Below typical

3-Year Income CAGR

9.3%

Median: 7.8%Around typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

72.0%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

3.3%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

1.7%

Grant Making

% given away

13.7%

Debt Ratio

% of assets

19.6%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

11.7 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

95.8%

Government Reliance

% of income

Largest Source

Primary income

Donations & Legacies

Diversification

HHI: 9194

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

7.8%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

9.3%

Volatility

High Volatility

35.3%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

365

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

11.1:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£57,678

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

3.0%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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