TRANSFORMATIONS LEEDS
To help Churches bring God's transformation in international students' lives, so that they can bring transformation to the nations. we do this through organising social events for international students, arranging bible studies, day trips and weekends away. We equip, train and support local churches in all aspects of international student ministry.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, MAINLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, THROUGH ACTIVITIES INVOLVING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, CHRISTIANS, CHURCHES AND OTHER RELEVANT ORGANISATIONS, IN LEEDS, THE UNITED KINGDOM AND OVERSEAS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £12,385 for the year ended 31 December 2025. Per the trustees' report, free reserves excluding fixed assets stood at £22,819, which is above the stated lower policy limit of three months' running costs. The trustees are satisfied that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The lower limit, which would be a level below which the trustees would have concerns for the charity’s future, is 3 months’ running costs.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 30
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 30
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 40
Trustees
- Elizabeth Taylorchair
- Andrea Deborah Claire Dickson
- Ebenezer Aryee
- Hilary Ashton
- Ivy Sanau Kareisi
- Sohyoung No
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £107k | £95k |
| 31/12/2024 | £105k | £99k |
| 31/12/2023 | £98k | £100k |
| 31/12/2022 | £76k | £82k |
| 31/12/2021 | £69k | £67k |
Common questions
Is TRANSFORMATIONS LEEDS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £12,385 for the year ended 31 December 2025. Per the trustees' report, free reserves excluding fixed assets stood at £22,819, which is above the stated lower policy limit of three months' running costs. The trustees are satisfied that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TRANSFORMATIONS LEEDS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TRANSFORMATIONS LEEDS as a grant recipient include THE HOWARD FOUNDATION, Cornerstone Baptist Church, CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HOWARD FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £11k | Support of evangelistic outreach, health and educational work |
| Cornerstone Baptist Church | FY2024 | £6k | Mission work with international students |
| Cornerstone Baptist Church | FY2023 | £6k | Work with students |
| CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2023 | £6k | Work with students |
| CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2025 | £3k | Mission work with international students |
| CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2022 | £467 | Support of worldwide mission activities |
| Cornerstone Baptist Church | FY2021 | £360 | Mission work with international students |
| Cornerstone Baptist Church | FY2022 | £360 | Work with missionary families |
| Cornerstone Baptist Church | FY2025 | £360 | Mission work with international students |
| CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2024 | £360 | Mission work with international students |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2024 | £17k | The Living Room |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/07/2023 | £7k | The Living Room |
Funders of similar charities
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- INTERNATIONAL NEEDS UK
- TRANSFORMATIONS ALLIANCE
- TRANSFORMING PLACES
- HELP CHANGE LIVES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSFORMATIONS LEEDS | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRANSFORMING LIVES | £62k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEEDS FAITH IN SCHOOLS | £207k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL NEEDS UK | £992k | — | 0 | above | 11.5% | no doubt |
| TRANSFORMATIONS ALLIANCE | £31k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| TRANSFORMING PLACES | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |