The Leeds Library
The maintenance, development and making available of an historic subscription library. The preservation and making available of an historic library building.
Activities & Mission
The maintenance, development and making available of an historic subscription library. The preservation and making available of an historic library building.
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 28% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% of UK Arts 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 2024.
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Leeds Library
What does The Leeds Library do?
The maintenance, development and making available of an historic subscription library. The preservation and making available of an historic library building.
How much income did The Leeds Library report in 2024?
The Leeds Library reported total income of £933k and reported expenditure of £649k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Leeds Library?
The Leeds Library has a program ratio of 69.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Leeds Library registered as a charity?
The Leeds Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 May 2006 as charity number 1114386. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs The Leeds Library?
The Leeds Library is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Charles Ellis. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Leeds Library operate?
The Leeds Library operates in Leeds City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Leeds Library a registered charity?
Yes — The Leeds Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1114386.
Details
18 COMMERCIAL STREET
LEEDS
LS1 6AL
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated