Leeds Jewish Welfare Board

PROVIDES COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED OF SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO RELIEVE AND IMPROVE THE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS OF THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE.

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Activities & Mission

PROVIDES COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED OF SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO RELIEVE AND IMPROVE THE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS OF THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE.

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

East Riding Of Yorkshire Leeds City North Yorkshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,679,201

Latest Expenditure

£4,338,092

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 113.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 89% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 45% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 44% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £884,963

Charitable Activities £2,581,312

Other Trading £71,070

Investments £116,971

Other Income £24,885

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,180,789

Raising Funds £157,303

Governance £19,430

Grants to Institutions £135,000

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.

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 2017 — Leeds Jewish Blind Society (organisation 1028806)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£3,679,201	£4,338,092	£4,180,789	£7,086,620	£2,881,918	86 / 248
2024	£346,050	£3,580,159				0 / 231
2023	£4,573,826	£3,963,571	£3,781,294	£7,670,042	£4,253,279	128 / 245
2022	£4,079,838	£4,138,506	£3,686,474	£7,374,712	£7,374,712	121 / 234
2021	£4,095,051	£3,762,780	£3,608,090	£7,231,285	£7,231,285	132 / 220

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Leeds Jewish Welfare Board

What does Leeds Jewish Welfare Board do?

PROVIDES COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED OF SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO RELIEVE AND IMPROVE THE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS OF THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE.

How much income did Leeds Jewish Welfare Board report in 2025?

Leeds Jewish Welfare Board reported total income of £3.68m and reported expenditure of £4.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Leeds Jewish Welfare Board?

Leeds Jewish Welfare Board has a program ratio of 113.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Leeds Jewish Welfare Board registered as a charity?

Leeds Jewish Welfare Board was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 October 1994 as charity number 1041257. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Leeds Jewish Welfare Board?

Leeds Jewish Welfare Board is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Leeds Jewish Welfare Board operate?

Leeds Jewish Welfare Board operates across 3 areas: East Riding Of Yorkshire, Leeds City and North Yorkshire.

Is Leeds Jewish Welfare Board a registered charity?

Yes — Leeds Jewish Welfare Board is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1041257.