Leeds Culture Trust

Also known as: Leeds 2023

Leeds Culture Trust is the independent charity that will deliver a five-year cultural programme culminating in a year of celebration in 2023 for the city of Leeds and the surrounding area.

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Activities & Mission

Leeds Culture Trust is the independent charity that will deliver a five-year cultural programme culminating in a year of celebration in 2023 for the city of Leeds and the surrounding area.

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

£10,297,180

Latest Expenditure

£9,917,288

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £12,210

Charitable Activities £8,915,055

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £532,397

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £9,917,288

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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£10,297,180	£9,917,288	£9,917,288	£789,301	£789,301	87 / 1000
2023	£8,048,594	£9,002,469	£9,002,469	£2,006,711	£2,006,711	59 / 275
2022	£3,226,098	£2,515,046	£2,515,046	£2,960,586	£2,265,183	23 / 0
2021	£2,083,118	£1,107,102	£1,073,262	£2,249,534	£2,140,993	7 / 0
2020	£1,488,213	£214,695	£214,695	£1,273,518	£1,273,518	2 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Leeds Culture Trust

What does Leeds Culture Trust do?

Leeds Culture Trust is the independent charity that will deliver a five-year cultural programme culminating in a year of celebration in 2023 for the city of Leeds and the surrounding area.

How much income did Leeds Culture Trust report in 2024?

Leeds Culture Trust reported total income of £10.30m and reported expenditure of £9.92m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Leeds Culture Trust registered as a charity?

Leeds Culture Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 August 2019 as charity number 1184883. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Leeds Culture Trust?

Leeds Culture Trust 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 Leeds Culture Trust operate?

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

Is Leeds Culture Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Leeds Culture Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184883.