LEEDS IRISH ARTS FOUNDATION
To further the education of the public, in particular to provide access to and participation in traditional Irish music and arts through classes, workshops, access to materials, resources, promotion and performance
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £28,875 for the year, reducing total funds from £84,088 to £55,213. The trustees report that free reserves of £23,619 are above the stated policy target of approximately £20,000, and confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Amanda Elizabeth Burton
- Dr Patrick Bourne
- JO HEYWORTH
- John O'Dwyer
- KIERON MULLOY
- OLIVER JAMES ENGLEY
- SEAN STOWELL
- TARA MCSTAY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £50k | £79k |
| 31/08/2024 | £76k | £82k |
| 31/08/2023 | £79k | £82k |
| 31/08/2022 | £94k | £80k |
| 31/08/2021 | £89k | £62k |
Common questions
Is LEEDS IRISH ARTS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £28,875 for the year, reducing total funds from £84,088 to £55,213. The trustees report that free reserves of £23,619 are above the stated policy target of approximately £20,000, and confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LEEDS IRISH ARTS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LEEDS IRISH ARTS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE IRELAND FUND OF GREAT BRITAIN.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE IRELAND FUND OF GREAT BRITAIN | FY2023 | £20k | |
| THE IRELAND FUND OF GREAT BRITAIN | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE IRELAND FUND OF GREAT BRITAIN | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE IRELAND FUND OF GREAT BRITAIN | FY2022 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/01/2024 | £19k | Irish History Month 2025 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2022 | £8k | Neighbours...! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/09/2021 | £10k | 'That's grand... !' |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/12/2019 | £10k | Irish Elders Cultural Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/10/2016 | £7k | ''The Forgotten Irishmen in Leeds'' |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/01/2015 | £10k | Community Participation & Learning Programme |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/07/2009 | £49k | "Untold Stories – the development of the Irish community in Leeds" |