LEEDS BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
LBKA activities further the craft of beekeeping and raise public awareness of bees in the environment, achieved by regular meetings, an education programme, attending local science and countryside shows, providing educational talks/demonstrations to schools, gardening groups, and other local groups. Also collect swarms and maintain an observation hive open to the public.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves stood at £140,461 at the end of the financial year, largely represented by cash and funds in deposit and current accounts. The trustees report that these reserves have been built up over several years with a view that they will be expended in either improving the existing apiary site and facilities or relocating.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- ANDREW JAMES HEBDENchair
- Andrew Martin Dart
- Angela Lydia Utley
- Cath Graham
- Clare Gillespie
- Darren Turnor
- David Cook
- Glyn Frampton
- Michelle Fox
- Steven Fox
- William Thomas Elliott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £51k | £40k |
| 30/09/2024 | £55k | £45k |
| 30/09/2023 | £44k | £35k |
| 30/09/2022 | £40k | £34k |
| 30/09/2021 | £11k | £11k |
Common questions
Is LEEDS BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves stood at £140,461 at the end of the financial year, largely represented by cash and funds in deposit and current accounts. The trustees report that these reserves have been built up over several years with a view that they will be expended in either improving the existing apiary site and facilities or relocating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.