Leeds Diocesan Board Of Finance

Promote the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Leeds. The Diocese of Leeds covers the area of West Yorkshire and the Dales and Barnsley in South Yorkshire.

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Activities & Mission

Promote the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Leeds. The Diocese of Leeds covers the area of West Yorkshire and the Dales and Barnsley in South Yorkshire.

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

Bradford City City Of Wakefield Lancashire Leeds City North Yorkshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£23,458,172

Latest Expenditure

£23,407,290

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 65% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 61% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 53% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £18,111,739

Charitable Activities £1,704,166

Other Trading £1,476,023

Investments £1,476,227

Other Income £690,017

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £23,084,941

Raising Funds £196,949

Governance £337,877

Grants to Institutions £1,417,427

Other Expenditure £125,400

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£23,458,172	£23,407,290	£23,084,941	£221,838,079	£5,678,734	99 / 45
2023	£24,071,221	£24,315,850	£23,633,566	£221,275,580	£5,853,000	98 / 44
2022	£22,812,230	£24,434,327	£24,328,530	£198,265,340	£5,200,000	98 / 47
2021	£22,434,000	£22,886,000	£22,590,000	£204,085,000	£6,749,000	400 / 50
2020	£22,995,000	£22,802,000	£22,512,000	£200,059,000	£6,130,000	396 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Leeds Diocesan Board Of Finance

What does Leeds Diocesan Board Of Finance do?

Promote the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Leeds. The Diocese of Leeds covers the area of West Yorkshire and the Dales and Barnsley in South Yorkshire.

How much income did Leeds Diocesan Board Of Finance report in 2024?

Leeds Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £23.46m and reported expenditure of £23.41m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Leeds Diocesan Board Of Finance?

Leeds Diocesan Board Of Finance has a program ratio of 98.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Leeds Diocesan Board Of Finance registered as a charity?

Leeds Diocesan Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 February 2014 as charity number 1155876. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Leeds Diocesan Board Of Finance?

Leeds Diocesan Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 19 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Leeds Diocesan Board Of Finance operate?

Leeds Diocesan Board Of Finance operates across 5 areas, including Bradford City, City Of Wakefield, Lancashire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Leeds Diocesan Board Of Finance a registered charity?

Yes — Leeds Diocesan Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155876.