Leeds International Piano Competition
Also known as: Leeds International Pianoforte Competition
The charity runs an international pianoforte competition every three years.
Activities & Mission
The charity runs an international pianoforte competition every three years.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 98% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — Friends of the Leeds International Piano Competition (organisation 500327)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £672,195 | £1,532,938 | £1,343,671 | £598,417 | £215,845 | 12 / 45 |
| 2023 | £436,959 | £511,391 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £1,331,425 | £309,307 | £266,286 | £1,533,592 | £1,496,579 | 6 / 0 |
| 2021 | £615,953 | £1,314,294 | £1,147,823 | £511,474 | £468,251 | 12 / 64 |
| 2020 | £823,000 | £298,000 | £258,000 | £910,000 | £880,000 | 11 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Leeds International Piano Competition
What does Leeds International Piano Competition do?
The charity runs an international pianoforte competition every three years.
How much income did Leeds International Piano Competition report in 2024?
Leeds International Piano Competition reported total income of £672k and reported expenditure of £1.53m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Leeds International Piano Competition?
Leeds International Piano Competition has a program ratio of 199.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Leeds International Piano Competition registered as a charity?
Leeds International Piano Competition was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 January 1999 as charity number 1073251. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Leeds International Piano Competition?
Leeds International Piano Competition is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Edward Appleyard. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Leeds International Piano Competition operate?
Leeds International Piano Competition operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Leeds International Piano Competition a registered charity?
Yes — Leeds International Piano Competition is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1073251.
Details
169B Woodhouse Lane
LEEDS
LS2 3AR
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated