ARMLEY HELPING HANDS
Registered charity 1076692 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Armley Helping Hands is supports older people in deprived inner-city Leeds, We were set up in 1995, by a group of local people and community activists. They were concerned about the welfare of local older people. by providing a range of services, advice, support and varied social and healthy living activities, enabling older people to live independently and to pro-actively participate.
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Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £15,615 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £278,745 to £263,130. The Trustees' report notes a projected deficit for the upcoming year and highlights significant financial pressures due to rising operational costs and reduced funding, indicating a period of intense financial strain.
Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Leeds Adult Social Care/NHS Leeds (73% of income)
“Leeds Adult Social Care/NHS Leeds 115962” — page 23
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The deliberate reduction of reserves was crucial to maintaining continuity of care during the relocation, but it necessitates strict monitoring of expenditure and a potential restructuring of our income model to ensure the long-term sustainability of Armley Helping Hands.”
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
- Hazel Boutlechair
- Alex Clayton
- Andrew Parnham
- David Boutle
- Helen Fay
- Louisa Cunningham · trustee of 1 other charity
- Michelle Atkinson · trustee of 1 other charity
- Nichola Clayton
- Sue Sanders
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Leeds City
Income and spending
Common questions
Is ARMLEY HELPING HANDS financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £15,615 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £278,745 to £263,130. The Trustees' report notes a projected deficit for the upcoming year and highlights significant financial pressures due to rising operational costs and reduced funding, indicating a period of intense financial strain. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
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