Is Lead International a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lead International as a registered charity (number 1086989) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Lead International's charity number?

Lead International's charity number is 1086989. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1086989?

Search 1086989 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Lead International have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lead International. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Lead International?

Lead International's website listed in our register data is http://www.lead.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Lead International previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Lead International: Leadership for Environment and Development (UK).

When was Lead International registered as a charity?

Lead International was entered on the register on 12 June 2001. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04075590).

Registered charity · No. 1086989Charitable company

Lead International

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Lead International is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Lead International?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £0
Registered charity number: 1086989
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Ewell
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.lead.org

Quick answer

Lead International (number 1086989) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Lead International do?

The advancement and provision of education in the fields of leadership and sustainable development. Its aim is: ?to inspire leadership and change for a sustainable world?.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lead International

Answers Lead International gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Lead International as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 June 2001
Company number: 04075590 (Companies House)
Also known as: Lead; Lead (UK)
Previous names on the register: Leadership for Environment and Development (UK)
Where it says it operates: Surrey · Brazil · Canada · India · Indonesia · Malawi · Mexico · Nigeria

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Lead International registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lead International yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lead International. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Lead International?

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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lead International a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lead International as a registered charity (number 1086989) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Lead International's charity number?: Lead International's charity number is 1086989. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1086989?: Search 1086989 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Lead International do?: The advancement and provision of education in the fields of leadership and sustainable development. Its aim is: ?to inspire leadership and change for a sustainable world?.
Does Lead International have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lead International. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Lead International?: Lead International's website listed in our register data is http://www.lead.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Lead International?: The register does not record Lead International as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Lead International previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Lead International: Leadership for Environment and Development (UK).
When was Lead International registered as a charity?: Lead International was entered on the register on 12 June 2001. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04075590).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.