Take Heart
Providing comfort and support for patients at the Yorkshire Heart Centre situated at Leeds General Infirmary, St James Hospital and its units within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals, NHS Trust
Activities & Mission
Providing comfort and support for patients at the Yorkshire Heart Centre situated at Leeds General Infirmary, St James Hospital and its units within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals, NHS Trust
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 16% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 386). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 21% of UK Health 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 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 2016 — The Leeds General Infirmary Cardiac Research Trust (organisation 519946)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £570,432 | £214,109 | £189,349 | £957,562 | £618,926 | 0 / 6 |
| 2024 | £175,862 | £203,966 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £419,775 | £301,043 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £404,496 | £247,294 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2021 | £258,780 | £333,378 | 0 / 7 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Take Heart
What does Take Heart do?
Providing comfort and support for patients at the Yorkshire Heart Centre situated at Leeds General Infirmary, St James Hospital and its units within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals, NHS Trust
How much income did Take Heart report in 2025?
Take Heart reported total income of £570k and reported expenditure of £214k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Take Heart?
Take Heart has a program ratio of 33.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 386 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Take Heart registered as a charity?
Take Heart was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 1991 as charity number 1002063. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Take Heart?
Take Heart is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is GINA MCGAWLEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Take Heart operate?
Take Heart operates in Leeds City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Take Heart a registered charity?
Yes — Take Heart is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1002063.
Details
GREAT GEORGE STREET
LEEDS
LS1 3EX
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