Swarthmore Education Centre
Also known as: Swarthmore
Swarthmore is a centre for lifelong learning, with community projects, family learning sessions and children's activities.
Activities & Mission
Swarthmore is a centre for lifelong learning, with community projects, family learning sessions and children's activities.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,962,035 | £1,941,863 | £1,904,144 | £1,279,681 | £220,350 | 78 / 12 |
| 2024 | £1,937,942 | £1,929,844 | £1,840,921 | £1,259,509 | £167,964 | 48 / 11 |
| 2023 | £1,756,093 | £1,826,517 | £1,739,339 | £1,251,411 | £108,754 | 45 / 4 |
| 2022 | £1,606,870 | £1,705,794 | £1,631,354 | £1,321,835 | £148,366 | 77 / 11 |
| 2021 | £1,500,507 | £1,513,672 | £1,466,718 | £1,420,759 | £217,443 | 74 / 19 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Swarthmore Education Centre
What does Swarthmore Education Centre do?
Swarthmore is a centre for lifelong learning, with community projects, family learning sessions and children's activities.
How much income did Swarthmore Education Centre report in 2025?
Swarthmore Education Centre reported total income of £1.96m and reported expenditure of £1.94m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Swarthmore Education Centre?
Swarthmore Education Centre has a program ratio of 97.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Swarthmore Education Centre registered as a charity?
Swarthmore Education Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 October 2002 as charity number 1094451. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Swarthmore Education Centre?
Swarthmore Education Centre is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kathryn Julie Badon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Swarthmore Education Centre operate?
Swarthmore Education Centre operates in Leeds City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Swarthmore Education Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Swarthmore Education Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1094451.
Details
2-7 WOODHOUSE SQUARE
LEEDS
LS3 1AD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated