Emmaus Leeds

Offers homeless people a home, work and the chance to rebuild their lives in a supportive environment.

Activities & Mission

Offers homeless people a home, work and the chance to rebuild their lives in a supportive environment.

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

Leeds City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£848,805

Latest Expenditure

£818,506

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 64% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 85% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £151,845

Charitable Activities £458,360

Other Trading £0

Investments £3,438

Other Income £235,162

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £818,506

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£848,805	£818,506	£818,506	£1,565,584	£200,000	10 / 12
2024	£768,763	£798,828	£798,828	£1,535,285	£200,000	11 / 9
2023	£875,982	£776,049	£776,049	£1,562,158	£200,000	14 / 9
2022	£703,438	£717,920	£717,920	£1,462,047	£465,778	13 / 9
2021	£681,229	£670,706	£670,706	£1,476,529	£1,476,529	13 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Emmaus Leeds

What does Emmaus Leeds do?

Offers homeless people a home, work and the chance to rebuild their lives in a supportive environment.

How much income did Emmaus Leeds report in 2025?

Emmaus Leeds reported total income of £849k and reported expenditure of £819k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Emmaus Leeds?

Emmaus Leeds has a program ratio of 96.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Emmaus Leeds registered as a charity?

Emmaus Leeds was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 October 1999 as charity number 1077790. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Emmaus Leeds?

Emmaus Leeds is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Mark Lister. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Emmaus Leeds operate?

Emmaus Leeds operates in Leeds City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Emmaus Leeds a registered charity?

Yes — Emmaus Leeds is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1077790.