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Gfs Community Enterprise

THE COMPANY OWNS AND MANAGES THE OLD FIRE STATION GIPTON WHICH IS HOME TO A NUMBER OF PRIMARILY THIRD SECTOR TENANTS INCLUDING CHARITIES AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A COMMUNITY CAFE OPEN FOR TENANTS, VISITORS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND A RANGE OF MEETING ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE BY THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, CHARITIES AND BUSINESSES ON A GRADED HIRE RATE.

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Activities & Mission

THE COMPANY OWNS AND MANAGES THE OLD FIRE STATION GIPTON WHICH IS HOME TO A NUMBER OF PRIMARILY THIRD SECTOR TENANTS INCLUDING CHARITIES AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A COMMUNITY CAFE OPEN FOR TENANTS, VISITORS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND A RANGE OF MEETING ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE BY THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, CHARITIES AND BUSINESSES ON A GRADED HIRE RATE.

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

Latest Income
£303,074
Latest Expenditure
£361,517

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 119.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 119.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£303,074
£361,5170 / 36
2024
£280,342
£352,0330 / 42
2023
£252,927
£292,1170 / 21
2022
£243,077
£291,1820 / 19
2021
£205,851
£231,8520 / 21

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gfs Community Enterprise

What does Gfs Community Enterprise do?

THE COMPANY OWNS AND MANAGES THE OLD FIRE STATION GIPTON WHICH IS HOME TO A NUMBER OF PRIMARILY THIRD SECTOR TENANTS INCLUDING CHARITIES AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A COMMUNITY CAFE OPEN FOR TENANTS, VISITORS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND A RANGE OF MEETING ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE BY THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, CHARITIES AND BUSINESSES ON A GRADED HIRE RATE.

How much income did Gfs Community Enterprise report in 2025?

Gfs Community Enterprise reported total income of £303k and reported expenditure of £362k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gfs Community Enterprise registered as a charity?

Gfs Community Enterprise was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 October 2016 as charity number 1169462. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Gfs Community Enterprise?

Gfs Community Enterprise 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 Gfs Community Enterprise operate?

Gfs Community Enterprise operates in Leeds City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gfs Community Enterprise a registered charity?

Yes — Gfs Community Enterprise is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169462.

Details

Address
C/O Saffery LLP
10 Wellington Place
LEEDS
LS1 4AP
Registration Date
3 October 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5077876
Charity Number
1169462

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Trustees

Emily Jones
Also governs 1 other charity
Howard Metcalf
Jacqueline Simpson
Jane South
Peter James Atkinson
Philippa Goff

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