Community Foundation For Leeds
Also known as: Leeds Community Foundation
The aim of the Foundation is to attract income from a wide range of sources (private sector donations from individuals and companies, management of local and central government funding streams, profits on fundraising events etc). This is then made available to local charities and voluntary & community groups by way of an open grants programme(s).
Activities & Mission
The aim of the Foundation is to attract income from a wide range of sources (private sector donations from individuals and companies, management of local and central government funding streams, profits on fundraising events etc). This is then made available to local charities and voluntary & community groups by way of an open grants programme(s).
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 91% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £4,468,810 | £5,012,384 | £4,792,428 | £26,877,115 | £627,770 | 21 / 81 |
| 2024 | £4,107,619 | £4,919,835 | £4,676,812 | £27,906,063 | £567,403 | 19 / 91 |
| 2023 | £4,930,310 | £5,223,712 | £4,903,900 | £26,829,109 | £576,239 | 20 / 108 |
| 2022 | £4,467,601 | £5,023,281 | £4,847,899 | £28,653,780 | £712,499 | 20 / 132 |
| 2021 | £7,151,801 | £6,676,669 | £6,458,610 | £27,695,958 | £858,249 | 17 / 125 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation For Leeds
What does Community Foundation For Leeds do?
The aim of the Foundation is to attract income from a wide range of sources (private sector donations from individuals and companies, management of local and central government funding streams, profits on fundraising events etc). This is then made available to local charities and voluntary & community groups by way of an open grants programme(s).
How much income did Community Foundation For Leeds report in 2025?
Community Foundation For Leeds reported total income of £4.47m and reported expenditure of £5.01m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Community Foundation For Leeds?
Community Foundation For Leeds has a program ratio of 110.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Community Foundation For Leeds registered as a charity?
Community Foundation For Leeds was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 2003 as charity number 1096892. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Community Foundation For Leeds?
Community Foundation For Leeds is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Community Foundation For Leeds operate?
Community Foundation For Leeds operates in Leeds City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Community Foundation For Leeds a registered charity?
Yes — Community Foundation For Leeds is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096892.
Details
10 Wellington Place
LEEDS
LS1 4AP
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Leeds Community Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated