LEEDS BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £23,148 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £116,855. The charity is entirely dependent on funding from Leeds Building Society, which provides both cash donations and in-kind support for overhead costs. The trustees consider there to be no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, supported by an upcoming Framework Agreement to guarantee future funding.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Foundation to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the Foundation at a level that enables the Foundation to continue fulfilling objectives. A full reserves policy has not been necessary in the past due to the charity’s size. However, it has been agreed with Leeds Building Society, who is our sole funder, that moving forward into 2026 the Foundation will hold £5,000 in unrestricted funding each year to cover the cost of things such as: training, memberships and events.” — page 14
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03724612
Funders the charity credits
- Leeds Building Society
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- DOROTHY ISABEL HUNTchair
- Dominic Charkin
- Ejiro Uzor
- Mhairi Olivia Hides
- Nicola Glover
- Paula Gayle Shann
- Susan Moreland
- Thomas Boothman Seddon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £534k | £511k |
| 31/12/2024 | £407k | £390k |
| 31/12/2023 | £392k | £398k |
| 31/12/2022 | £243k | £203k |
| 31/12/2021 | £152k | £151k |
Common questions
Is LEEDS BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £23,148 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £116,855. The charity is entirely dependent on funding from Leeds Building Society, which provides both cash donations and in-kind support for overhead costs. The trustees consider there to be no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, supported by an upcoming Framework Agreement to guarantee future funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NEIGHBOURLY FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.6m |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE BARTLETT FOUNDATION | 1 | £54k |
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | 1 | £52k |
| GIVE A GIFT | 1 | £45k |
| THE ARNOLD BURTON 1998 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |