LEEDS CIVIC TRUST
Leeds Civic Trust is an independent, non-political, voluntary organisation. We promote the improvement of Leeds. Our principal aims are to encourage: High standards of architecture and planning; Conservation and enhancement of the city's heritage; Improvement of public amenities and the quality of life.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £42,537 for the year, driven by investment gains of £45,842, despite charitable expenditure exceeding incoming resources from activities. The trustees confirm that current free reserves are sufficient to meet their policy target of covering three years of costs, and the charity remains viable for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 1 £70,001 - £80,000” — page 36
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 1” — page 36
“The Trustees reviewed the reserves policy and reaffirmed the policy to maintain free reserves, which are unrestricted general funds, excluding tangible fixed assets, at a level sufficient to cover charitable and support costs for a minimum of three years” — page 25
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2024)
Trustees
- Antonia Stowe
- CLARE CHARLOTTE CHAPMAN
- Clifford Stead
- Georgina Elizabeth Mills
- Hannah Evangeline Beard
- JENNA STROVER
- James Bretell
- John Douglas Pike
- Lucy Moore
- MICHAEL ANDREW PIET
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £407k | £410k |
| 31/08/2024 | £602k | £310k |
| 31/08/2023 | £739k | £345k |
| 31/08/2022 | £395k | £401k |
| 31/08/2021 | £303k | £327k |
Common questions
Is LEEDS CIVIC TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £42,537 for the year, driven by investment gains of £45,842, despite charitable expenditure exceeding incoming resources from activities. The trustees confirm that current free reserves are sufficient to meet their policy target of covering three years of costs, and the charity remains viable for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of LEEDS CIVIC TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GIVE A GIFT | 2 | £352k |
| CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS | 2 | £19k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LEEDS CITY | 2 | £9k |
| CATHOLIC TRUST FOR ENGLAND AND WALES | 1 | £300k |
| THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £208k |
| MOSAIC CHURCH LIMITED | 1 | £19k |
| CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- LEEDS CULTURE TRUST
- LEEDS CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY TRUST
- VOLUNTARY ACTION - LEEDS
- YORK CIVIC TRUST
- LEEDS CASTLE FOUNDATION
- LEEDS DIOCESAN TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEEDS CIVIC TRUST | £407k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| LEEDS CULTURE TRUST | £10.3m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | unclear | — | not going concern |
| LEEDS CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY TRUST | £675k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| VOLUNTARY ACTION - LEEDS | £3.0m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| YORK CIVIC TRUST | £500k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LEEDS CASTLE FOUNDATION | £12.7m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |