the leeds library

The charity supports the general public. The Leeds Library is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Leeds and operates in Leeds City.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The maintenance, development and making available of an historic subscription library. The preservation and making available of an historic library building.

Fundraising

See where The Leeds Library is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Leeds City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£932,688

Latest Expenditure

£648,610

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 69.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 7.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £464,949

Charitable Activities £147,386

Other Trading £0

Investments £307,758

Other Income £12,595

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £648,610

Raising Funds £0

Governance £50,294

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£932,688	£648,610	£648,610	£7,426,970	£0	11 / 24
2023	£537,578	£652,933	£652,933	£7,120,079	£151,210	12 / 24
2022	£908,330	£715,000	£715,000	£7,226,717	£589,985	15 / 27
2021	£480,000	£578,000				0 / 0
2020	£287,342	£476,374				0 / 15