# Leo Computers Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1182253 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1182253)
- Website: https://leo-computers.org.uk
- Latest income: £4,457; spending £2,342
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, United States, Scotland
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/leo-computers-society

To protect the history and legacy of LEO computers by collecting artefacts and memorabilia, first-hand memories both oral and written and compiling a catalogue of such material; and, by working with our members, with museums and archives to protect this heritage and promote it to the public at large and to researchers through events, exhibitions, publications and an accessible online archive.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £4,457 | £2,342 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £45.8k | £45.6k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,628 | £1,166 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £5,036 | £3,066 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,971 | £892 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance education of the public in general on the history and development of leo, the world's first business computer, and subsequent and related computing machines produced by leo Computers ltd and successor companies.

## What it funds

Leo Computers Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Leo Computers Society reported income of £4,457 and spending of £2,342. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £53k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Australia, Canada, South Africa and Ireland and 2 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Leo Computers Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (leo-computers.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Leo Computers Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Leo Computers Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Leo Computers Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Australia, Canada, South Africa and Ireland and 2 more areas.

### Does Leo Computers Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Leo Computers Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Leo Computers Society give each year?

The register does not break out Leo Computers Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £2,342. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.6k a year.

### How large is Leo Computers Society?

In its latest reported year Leo Computers Society reported income of £4,457 and spending of £2,342.


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