The Leeds United Foundation
community participation by providing facilities for the playing of football and other sports;the provision of facilities for sport, recreation of such persons who have need for such facilities in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life; and advancement of the education of children and young people
Activities & Mission
community participation by providing facilities for the playing of football and other sports;the provision of facilities for sport, recreation of such persons who have need for such facilities in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life; and advancement of the education of children and young people
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 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% 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 | £2,356,828 | £2,356,768 | £2,141,481 | £736,287 | £327,675 | 106 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,400,408 | £2,260,759 | £2,103,306 | £736,227 | £352,212 | 99 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,195,889 | £2,034,269 | £1,909,919 | £596,578 | £296,123 | 93 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,918,538 | £1,760,986 | £1,621,810 | £434,958 | £223,229 | 80 / 6 |
| 2021 | £1,219,951 | £1,214,140 | £1,098,703 | £277,405 | £54,443 | 68 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Leeds United Foundation
What does The Leeds United Foundation do?
community participation by providing facilities for the playing of football and other sports;the provision of facilities for sport, recreation of such persons who have need for such facilities in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life; and advancement of the education of children and young people
How much income did The Leeds United Foundation report in 2025?
The Leeds United Foundation reported total income of £2.36m and reported expenditure of £2.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Leeds United Foundation?
The Leeds United Foundation has a program ratio of 90.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Leeds United Foundation registered as a charity?
The Leeds United Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 September 2010 as charity number 1137703. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs The Leeds United Foundation?
The Leeds United Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Leeds United Foundation operate?
The Leeds United Foundation operates across 5 areas, including City Of Wakefield, City Of York, East Riding Of Yorkshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Leeds United Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Leeds United Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137703.
Details
Leeds United Football Club
Elland Road
Leeds
LS11 0ES
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated