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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.

Grants

Leeds Diocesan Board Of Finance makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£1,549,485
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
education and training, religious activities and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£22,595,776
Latest Expenditure
£25,010,952

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £16,900,315
Charitable Activities £1,730,746
Other Trading £1,785,427
Investments £1,339,837
Other Income £1,215,195

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £24,459,469
Raising Funds £200,432
Governance £323,215
Grants to Institutions £1,549,485
Other Expenditure £351,051

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
£22,595,776
£25,010,952£24,459,469£218,570,045£4,468,279103 / 72
2024
£23,458,172
£23,407,290£23,084,941£221,838,079£5,678,73499 / 45
2023
£24,071,221
£24,315,850£23,633,566£221,275,580£5,853,00098 / 44
2022
£22,812,230
£24,434,327£24,328,530£198,265,340£5,200,00098 / 47
2021
£22,434,000
£22,886,000£22,590,000£204,085,000£6,749,000400 / 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 2025?

Leeds Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £22.60m and reported expenditure of £25.01m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 February 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5043728
Charity Number
1155876

Trustees

ANDREW ALEXANDER MAUDE TD
Also governs 1 other charity
Bishop Anna Eltringham
Also governs 2 other charities
James Edward Meredith
Jan Ali
Also governs 1 other charity
John Irving WARNETT
Also governs 1 other charity
MATTHEW JOHN AMBLER
Rev Gary Richard Waddington BTh MA SSC
Also governs 2 other charities
Rt Revd Arun Arora
The Revd Canon Rachel Naomi Firth
The Right Reverend Malcolm Leslie Chamberlain
Also governs 1 other charity
THE RT REVD DR TOBY MATTHEW HOWARTH
Also governs 1 other charity
The Rt Revd Madhu Smitha Prasadam

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