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Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation

Also known as: Leeds and Holbeck Building Society Charitable Foundation, Leeds Building Society Foundation

Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation is a grant-making organisation. The purpose is to support those in need of a safe and secure home and they run a small and large grant schemes under this purpose. Small grants of up to £2500 are awarded to registered charities based nationwide and large grants of up to £75,000 to registered charities based in Yorkshire and/or the North East.

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Activities & Mission

Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation is a grant-making organisation. The purpose is to support those in need of a safe and secure home and they run a small and large grant schemes under this purpose. Small grants of up to £2500 are awarded to registered charities based nationwide and large grants of up to £75,000 to registered charities based in Yorkshire and/or the North East.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£533,669
Latest Expenditure
£510,521

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £528,054
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,615
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £510,521
Raising Funds £0
Governance £7,803
Grants to Institutions £451,411
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£533,669
£510,521£510,521£116,855£116,8550 / 0
2024
£407,385
£389,6630 / 0
2023
£391,746
£398,4480 / 0
2022
£242,679
£203,0350 / 0
2021
£152,098
£151,1530 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation

What does Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation do?

Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation is a grant-making organisation. The purpose is to support those in need of a safe and secure home and they run a small and large grant schemes under this purpose. Small grants of up to £2500 are awarded to registered charities based nationwide and large grants of up to £75,000 to registered charities based in Yorkshire and/or the North East.

How much income did Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation report in 2025?

Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation reported total income of £534k and reported expenditure of £511k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?

Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 1999 as charity number 1074429. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation?

Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is DOROTHY ISABEL HUNT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation operate?

Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1074429.

Details

Address
Leeds Bldg Soc
26 Sovereign Street
LEEDS
LS1 4BJ
Registration Date
26 February 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3958456
Charity Number
1074429

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Trustees

DOROTHY ISABEL HUNT Chair
Dominic Charkin
Ejiro Uzor
Mhairi Olivia Hides
Nicola Glover
Paula Gayle Shann
Susan Moreland
Also governs 1 other charity
Thomas Boothman Seddon
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Leeds and Holbeck Building Society Charitable Foundation
  • Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation
  • Leeds Building Society Foundation

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30 July 2026
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