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Trust Leeds

Trust Leeds helps people to enterprise their way to a better future. We do this in three ways: 1) By nurturing a network of community Self-Reliant Groups (peer support groups to save, share & learn together).2) By energising Be Your Own Boss SRGs (programme for self-employment).2) Micro-finance (we invest small ethical loans for business purposes in people who are financially excluded).

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Activities & Mission

Trust Leeds helps people to enterprise their way to a better future. We do this in three ways: 1) By nurturing a network of community Self-Reliant Groups (peer support groups to save, share & learn together).2) By energising Be Your Own Boss SRGs (programme for self-employment).2) Micro-finance (we invest small ethical loans for business purposes in people who are financially excluded).

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£119,045
Latest Expenditure
£99,453

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 83.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 83.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£119,045
£99,4530 / 8
2024
£90,745
£97,4690 / 8
2023
£123,596
£87,7630 / 8
2022
£126,068
£100,5240 / 8
2021
£90,037
£80,6610 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Trust Leeds

What does Trust Leeds do?

Trust Leeds helps people to enterprise their way to a better future. We do this in three ways: 1) By nurturing a network of community Self-Reliant Groups (peer support groups to save, share & learn together).2) By energising Be Your Own Boss SRGs (programme for self-employment).2) Micro-finance (we invest small ethical loans for business purposes in people who are financially excluded).

How much income did Trust Leeds report in 2025?

Trust Leeds reported total income of £119k and reported expenditure of £99k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Trust Leeds registered as a charity?

Trust Leeds was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 April 2019 as charity number 1182738. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Trust Leeds?

Trust Leeds is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sandra Needham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Trust Leeds operate?

Trust Leeds operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Trust Leeds a registered charity?

Yes — Trust Leeds is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182738.

Details

Address
47-49 Austhorpe Road
LEEDS
LS15 8BA
Registration Date
1 April 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5120130
Charity Number
1182738

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Trustees

Sandra Needham Chair
Alissia Deane
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CATHERINE GRACE FOLLIN
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Gary Wilson-Poe
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Ian David McAleese
Lisa Jones-Tinsley
Sally-Anne Greenfield
Yann Nicholas J Choiniere

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