INVOLVE LEEDS
Involve Leeds is a resource for the local community working to create a warm, safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for the whole of Hunslet and the surrounding areas.We will do this by developing our centre into a community resource to be used by local people, groups, organisations and communities, addressing inequality in our community and beyond, providing support, advice and activities
Objects
TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM THE AGE OF 11 UP TO THE AGE OF 16 LIVING IN LEEDS BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF: (A) ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS;(B) ADVANCING EDUCATION;(C) PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £1,706 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total funds increasing to £178,883. Free reserves stood at £33,397, which falls within the trustees' stated policy target of between £20,200 and £60,600. The independent examiner noted a concern regarding accounting records but confirmed that enhanced controls have been implemented to address the issue.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the trustees to hold between 3 and 9 months reserves. Based on actual 2024/2025 expenditure this equates to a reserves target of between £20,200 and £60,600.” — page 4
“During the course of my work, I identified a matter of concern relating to the allocation of expenditure to restricted funds, which gives me reasonable cause to believe that adequate accounting records were not maintained by the company as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.” — page 6
“During the course of my work, I identified a matter of concern relating to the allocation of expenditure to restricted funds, which gives me reasonable cause to believe that adequate accounting records were not maintained by the company as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 09760686
Company officers (Companies House)
- HUTCHINSON, Benjamin Paul on trustee list
- HOPKINS, Deborah Jane on trustee list
- WALTON, Stewart on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/11/2023)
Trustees
- Benjamin Paul Hutchinson
- Deborah Jane Hopkins
- Jackson Turner
- Stewart Walton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £82k | £80k |
| 30/09/2024 | £43k | £75k |
| 30/09/2023 | £86k | £164k |
| 30/09/2022 | £138k | £158k |
| 30/09/2021 | £220k | £136k |
Common questions
Is INVOLVE LEEDS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £1,706 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total funds increasing to £178,883. Free reserves stood at £33,397, which falls within the trustees' stated policy target of between £20,200 and £60,600. The independent examiner noted a concern regarding accounting records but confirmed that enhanced controls have been implemented to address the issue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/04/2020 | £6k | Hunslet Covid-19 response |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/10/2016 | £10k | Educated not Addicted |