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COMMUNITY CHURCH LEEDS

Registered charity 1171861 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The purposes of Community Church Leeds is, for the public benefit, the advancement of the Christian faith.

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Latest income
£122k
Latest spending
£104k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £67,902 for the year, with total receipts of £121,724 against expenditure of £104,084. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £66,818, which the trustees confirm is sufficient to cover three months of typical running costs. The filing indicates no outstanding debts or material uncertainties regarding the charity's financial position.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £30,001 - £40,000 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“During the year, one of the trustees has been paid remuneration or has received other benefits from an employment with Community Church Leeds. In his capacity as pastor of the church, and as permitted within the governing documents of the charity, Richard Colbrook received remuneration of £39,424” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: 3 months of typical running costs (held: £67k)
“Community Church Leeds has built sufficient reserves to cover 3 months of typical running costs for the charity which is in line with the intended aims of the trustees.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Richard Colbrook received £39,424 remuneration and £2,787 expenses.
“During the year, one of the trustees has been paid remuneration or has received other benefits from an employment with Community Church Leeds. In his capacity as pastor of the church, and as permitted within the governing documents of the charity, Richard Colbrook received remuneration of £39,424 and £2,787 in expenses in respect of travel, hospitality and resources in relation to Charitable activities.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Richard Colbrook received remuneration and expenses.
“During the year, one of the trustees has been paid remuneration or has received other benefits from an employment with Community Church Leeds. In his capacity as pastor of the church, and as permitted within the governing documents of the charity, Richard Colbrook received remuneration of £39,424 and £2,787 in expenses in respect of travel, hospitality and resources in relation to Charitable activities.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Leeds City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£122k£104k
31/08/2024£112k£97k
31/08/2023£91k£82k
31/08/2022£91k£87k
31/08/2021£88k£81k

Common questions

Is COMMUNITY CHURCH LEEDS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £67,902 for the year, with total receipts of £121,724 against expenditure of £104,084. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £66,818, which the trustees confirm is sufficient to cover three months of typical running costs. The filing indicates no outstanding debts or material uncertainties regarding the charity's financial position.

What does the highest-paid employee of COMMUNITY CHURCH LEEDS earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £30,001 - £40,000 band.