Skip to main content Skip to navigation

Leeds Refugee Forum

Also known as: Lrf

LRF is a refugee-led organization which:- supports and is a collective voice for Refugee Community Organizations in Leeds;- provides and supports services and activities benefitting refugees and asylum seekers;- runs the One Community Centre in the Lincoln Green area for the benefit of refugees and asylum seekers and the wider community.

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

LRF is a refugee-led organization which:- supports and is a collective voice for Refugee Community Organizations in Leeds;- provides and supports services and activities benefitting refugees and asylum seekers;- runs the One Community Centre in the Lincoln Green area for the benefit of refugees and asylum seekers and the wider community.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£192,580
Latest Expenditure
£185,778

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 96.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 96.5%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£192,580
£185,7780 / 94
2024
£141,277
£138,2520 / 94
2023
£143,844
£111,6780 / 94
2022
£86,154
£81,1460 / 9
2021
£102,920
£40,2670 / 52

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Leeds Refugee Forum

What does Leeds Refugee Forum do?

LRF is a refugee-led organization which:- supports and is a collective voice for Refugee Community Organizations in Leeds;- provides and supports services and activities benefitting refugees and asylum seekers;- runs the One Community Centre in the Lincoln Green area for the benefit of refugees and asylum seekers and the wider community.

How much income did Leeds Refugee Forum report in 2025?

Leeds Refugee Forum reported total income of £193k and reported expenditure of £186k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Leeds Refugee Forum registered as a charity?

Leeds Refugee Forum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 March 2015 as charity number 1160845. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Leeds Refugee Forum?

Leeds Refugee Forum is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Katayoun Saemian. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Leeds Refugee Forum operate?

Leeds Refugee Forum operates in Leeds City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Leeds Refugee Forum a registered charity?

Yes — Leeds Refugee Forum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160845.

Details

Address
One Community Centre
Cromwell Street
LEEDS
LS9 7SG
Registration Date
11 March 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5055182
Charity Number
1160845

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Claim this listing Learn more about premium profiles

Trustees

Katayoun Saemian Chair
ANDREW LYLE RATHBONE
Also governs 2 other charities
David Shindler
Godefroid Rubomboza
Louise Waite
Luke Farley
Also governs 1 other charity
MAXMED HUSSEIN
PRIA BHABRA
Rohie Ndow
TAURAI CHETENI

Also Known As

  • Lrf

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
Report a data issue