LEEDS COMMUNITY SPACES
To further or benefit the residents of Leeds, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £21,410 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £29,299. However, the trustees' report notes that sustained high utility prices and the need for ongoing repairs to older properties place serious financial pressure on resources. The charity's free reserves were significantly below its stated policy target of three months of operating costs, standing at only £525 at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's free reserves, excluding fixed assets, at the year end were £525.” — page 6
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Howard James Bradley
- John Michael Riley
- Mark Andrew Southwell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £199k | £177k |
| 31/03/2024 | £159k | £171k |
| 31/03/2023 | £156k | £139k |
| 31/03/2022 | £119k | £149k |
Common questions
Is LEEDS COMMUNITY SPACES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £21,410 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £29,299. However, the trustees' report notes that sustained high utility prices and the need for ongoing repairs to older properties place serious financial pressure on resources. The charity's free reserves were significantly below its stated policy target of three months of operating costs, standing at only £525 at year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LEEDS COMMUNITY SPACES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LEEDS COMMUNITY SPACES as a grant recipient include THE VIRGIN MONEY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE VIRGIN MONEY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £8k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GIVE A GIFT | 2 | £304k |
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £686k |
| THE MARJORIE & ARNOLD ZIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £101k |
| MOSAIC CHURCH LIMITED | 1 | £19k |
| THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WAKEFIELD | 1 | £10k |
| CEO SLEEPOUT | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE LEEDS UNITED FOUNDATION
- THE WESLEY CENTRE (MALTON)
- NEW PARK COMMUNITY AND ARTS ASSOCIATION
- COMMUNITY CHURCH LEEDS
- LEEDS JEWISH WELFARE BOARD
- THE LITTLE CENTRE BEECHWOOD LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEEDS COMMUNITY SPACES | £199k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE LEEDS UNITED FOUNDATION | £2.4m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| THE WESLEY CENTRE (MALTON) | £197k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW PARK COMMUNITY AND ARTS ASSOCIATION | £343k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY CHURCH LEEDS | £122k | £39,424 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LEEDS JEWISH WELFARE BOARD | £3.7m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |