LEEDS DESTITUTE ASYLUM-SEEKERS SUPPORT (LEDAS)
To relieve the needs of people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness because they have no recourse to public funds (NRPF), predominantly refugees seeking asylum, by providing safe, suitable and supportive accommodation and offering other practical assistance and support
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £6,036, bringing unrestricted reserves to £29,319. This figure exceeds the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £24,500. The charity does not employ any staff and is run by trustees with occasional volunteers.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have decided that the charity should hold reserves of £24,500, made up of 3 months’ forecast operating costs at £9,500, together with a further £15,000 as a contingency for unexpected emergency costs in relation to the property that the charity owns.” — page 3
Trustees
- Dr GILLIAN TOBERchair
- Dr Sally Brown
- Jenny Willison
- MATTHEW THORNFIELD
- Mohammadreza Madadi
- Penelope Lewis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £54k | £48k |
| 30/06/2024 | £232k | £241k |
| 30/06/2023 | £28k | £48k |
| 30/06/2022 | £82k | £42k |
| 30/06/2021 | £57k | £29k |
Common questions
Is LEEDS DESTITUTE ASYLUM-SEEKERS SUPPORT (LEDAS) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £6,036, bringing unrestricted reserves to £29,319. This figure exceeds the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £24,500. The charity does not employ any staff and is run by trustees with occasional volunteers. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 05/11/2025 | £36k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/05/2022 | £9k | Leeds Destitute Asylum-seekers Support -LEDAS |