Better Leeds Communities
Also known as: Burley Lodge Centre
Advice Service, Support and Engagement service, Families and Communites work including volunteer support and community leadership, and social prescribing
Activities & Mission
Advice Service, Support and Engagement service, Families and Communites work including volunteer support and community leadership, and social prescribing
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 48% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £756,067 | £789,928 | £673,075 | £594,293 | £331,280 | 21 / 8 |
| 2024 | £836,064 | £813,368 | £781,480 | £628,154 | £345,401 | 22 / 7 |
| 2023 | £742,925 | £750,007 | £697,890 | £605,458 | £438,764 | 23 / 8 |
| 2022 | £656,033 | £599,760 | £577,700 | £612,540 | £421,553 | 24 / 5 |
| 2021 | £689,242 | £649,012 | £600,794 | £556,267 | £330,364 | 27 / 6 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Better Leeds Communities
What does Better Leeds Communities do?
Advice Service, Support and Engagement service, Families and Communites work including volunteer support and community leadership, and social prescribing
How much income did Better Leeds Communities report in 2025?
Better Leeds Communities reported total income of £756k and reported expenditure of £790k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Better Leeds Communities?
Better Leeds Communities has a program ratio of 89.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Better Leeds Communities registered as a charity?
Better Leeds Communities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 October 1983 as charity number 514371. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs Better Leeds Communities?
Better Leeds Communities is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Better Leeds Communities operate?
Better Leeds Communities operates in Leeds City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Better Leeds Communities a registered charity?
Yes — Better Leeds Communities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 514371.
Details
COMMUNITY CENTRE
42-46 BURLEY LODGE ROAD
LEEDS
LS6 1QF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Burley Lodge Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated