LEEDS CASTLE FOUNDATION

1. LEEDS CASTLE FOUNDATION 1978-12-31 → present
2. LEEDS CASTLE FOUNDATION 1976-12-31 → 1978-12-31
3. LEEDS VILLAGE ESTATES LIMITED 1974-05-30 → 1976-12-31

Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. About these numbers

Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.

Accounting basis

FRS 102

Reporting scope

Consolidated group

Auditor

Crowe U.K. LLP

Audit opinion

Unqualified (clean)

Going concern

Affirmed

“In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.”

Group structure

1. LEEDS CASTLE FOUNDATION · parent
   1. Leeds Castle Enterprises Limited 100% · England and Wales · trading activities of the group deemed to be non-charitable, such as shop trading, golf, certain special events, conferences and weddings, with the intention of any profits generated being donated to the Foundation for the furtherance of its charitable activities.

Significant events

• “August 2024 reintroduction of Motors by the Moat for the first time since 2019was extremely successful, drawing in a wider and different demographic than usual operations.”
• “The Christmas period was adversely affected by severe weather induced closures, which damaged attendance at this and the Christmas Lights.”
• “Accommodation was slightly ahead of budget, supported by the new Lakeside Lodges, which were launched in December 2023 and which performed ahead of their business case.”
• “Golf Club saw the strong membership of the pandemic years decline in year, most likely due to course drainage issues, which have now been remedied.”
• “Gas & electricity contracts were re-tendered in October 2024, leading to an anticipated saving over two years of forty percent, while moving to a green electricity supply.”
• “In March 2025, the Leeds Castle Foundation formally reported an accident involving a senior member of staff to the Charity Commission, in accordance with regulatory requirements.”
• “The 2022 purchase of Forge House and surrounding land has added to this investment land bank and has secured a vulnerable boundary of the estate... This sale was completed in July 2025.”
• “2024 also saw significant changes in catering, with a complete refit of the Stableyard Café and Castle View Restaurant, including the introduction of a new Deco style Cocktail Bar.”
• “The decision was taken to return the Gatehouse to Hospitality use, with a light touch refurbishment being completed by December 2024.”
• “Work was completed on Phase 1 of the Fortecho Collections Protection System, with Phase 2 to follow in 2025.”
• “Work was completed to consolidate and repair the stone on the underside of the Moat Bridge... This was completed in early 2025.”
• “In October 2024, a full renovation was carried out on the Pavilion, with labour generously donated by PAYE Stonework... started trading March 2025.”

Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers

Filings

4

last 12 months

Capital events

0

last 24 months

Officers appointed

0

last 12 months

Officers resigned

2

last 12 months

Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.