CATHOLIC CARE (DIOCESE OF LEEDS)
Registered charity 513063 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CATHOLIC CHILD WELFARE SOCIETY (DIOCESES OF LEEDS AND HALLAM), CATHOLIC SOCIAL WELFARE SOCIETY (DIOCESE OF LEEDS AND HALLAM), CATHOLIC SOCIAL WELFARE SOCIETY (DIOCESE OF LEEDS)
For over 160 years Catholic Care has been providing flexible solutions to social challenges across Yorkshire. We deliver a wide range of services including residential and supporting living for adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues, residential care homes for children, social work and children's mental health services, and a variety of community services.
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Accommodation/housing · Economic/community Development/employment · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased by 2% to £5,676,235 while total expenditure increased to £6,316,044, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £4,050,123, which the trustees note are sufficient to maintain operations despite the current financial deficit.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: £1.5m, which is approximately 3 months’ worth of expenditure (held: £4.1m)
“As part of a new Strategic Plan launched in late 2025, the Trustees are aiming to rebuild a free reserves level of £1.5m, which is approximately 3 months’ worth of expenditure, to be maintained over the forthcoming five years.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Income from services provided to Blessed Peter Snow Academy Trust, where one trustee is a director.
“One trustee is also a director of Blessed Peter Snow Academy Trust. During the year, the charity received income in relation to services provided totaling £61,380 (2024: £57,653) No balances were outstanding at the balance sheet date.” — page 42
“One trustee is also a trustee of another charity, House of Light Trust (Leeds) Limited. During the year expenses were incurred for rent totaling £nil (2024: £5,500). At the year end, the charity owed House of Light Trust (Leeds) Limited £41,566 (2024: £37,658).” — page 42
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rent expense and creditor balance with House of Light Trust (Leeds) Limited, where one trustee is a trustee.
“One trustee is also a director of Blessed Peter Snow Academy Trust. During the year, the charity received income in relation to services provided totaling £61,380 (2024: £57,653) No balances were outstanding at the balance sheet date.” — page 42
“One trustee is also a trustee of another charity, House of Light Trust (Leeds) Limited. During the year expenses were incurred for rent totaling £nil (2024: £5,500). At the year end, the charity owed House of Light Trust (Leeds) Limited £41,566 (2024: £37,658).” — page 42
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Income from services provided to Corpus Christi College Academy, where one trustee is an academy council member.
“One trustee is also a director of Blessed Peter Snow Academy Trust. During the year, the charity received income in relation to services provided totaling £61,380 (2024: £57,653) No balances were outstanding at the balance sheet date.” — page 42
“One trustee is also a trustee of another charity, House of Light Trust (Leeds) Limited. During the year expenses were incurred for rent totaling £nil (2024: £5,500). At the year end, the charity owed House of Light Trust (Leeds) Limited £41,566 (2024: £37,658).” — page 42
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Income from services provided to Leeds Trinity University, where one trustee is a governor.
“One trustee is also a director of Blessed Peter Snow Academy Trust. During the year, the charity received income in relation to services provided totaling £61,380 (2024: £57,653) No balances were outstanding at the balance sheet date.” — page 42
“One trustee is also a trustee of another charity, House of Light Trust (Leeds) Limited. During the year expenses were incurred for rent totaling £nil (2024: £5,500). At the year end, the charity owed House of Light Trust (Leeds) Limited £41,566 (2024: £37,658).” — page 42
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by BHP LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Corporate structure
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Catholic Care (Diocese of Leeds) (matched by registered charity number).
Company officers (Companies House)
Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.
- EID, Joseph — director, appointed 24/06/2026on trustee list
- NIGHTINGALE, Giles Edward John — director, appointed 24/06/2026on trustee list
- MEEK, Simon Andrew — director, appointed 02/12/2025on trustee list
- BANNISTER, Ian — director, appointed 17/09/2024on trustee list
- KILCOYNE, Robert James — director, appointed 17/09/2024on trustee list
- JONES, Julie Frances — director, appointed 28/09/2023on trustee list
- KELLY, Martin Edward, Reverend — director, appointed 10/07/2022on trustee list
- DEVERS, Kevin Joseph John — director, appointed 10/07/2022on trustee list
- FLETCHER, Maureen — director, appointed 01/12/2015on trustee list
- CORTIS, Joseph Domenic, Reverend Dr — director, appointed 01/12/2015on trustee list
- RIX, Susan Mary Christine — director, appointed 25/11/2014on trustee list
- STOCK, Marcus Nigel Ralph, Rt Rev — director, appointed 13/11/2014on trustee list
- LUCEY, Donal, Mgr — director, appointed 29/01/2007on trustee list
- PARR, Timothy Francis Xavier — director, appointed 11/12/2006on trustee list
- LOMAS, Matthew David — secretary, appointed 28/05/2025
Official officers record.
Public-sector contracts awarded
From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.
Property (HM Land Registry)
8 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (6 freehold); recorded price paid £860k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
CQC provider record: Catholic Care (Diocese of Leeds) — Registered, 5 registered locations, 2 regulated activities, last inspected 31/01/2023.charity number confirmed by CQC CQC record
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£41k
Reported reserves equal ~0.1 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (95% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.7% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
Care Quality Commission ratings
CQC inspection ratings for services run by a provider matching this charity’s name (matched by name; verify provider identity on CQC’s site).
- House of Light: Requires improvement (09/04/2022) · CQC record
- Catholic Care - Diocese of Leeds: Good (18/03/2020) · CQC record
- Eller Beck Court: Good (22/03/2023) · CQC record
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Bradford City · Calderdale · City Of Wakefield · East Riding Of Yorkshire · Kirklees · Leeds City · North Yorkshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is CATHOLIC CARE (DIOCESE OF LEEDS) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased by 2% to £5,676,235 while total expenditure increased to £6,316,044, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £4,050,123, which the trustees note are sufficient to maintain operations despite the current financial deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BHP LLP.
Who funds CATHOLIC CARE (DIOCESE OF LEEDS)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CATHOLIC CARE (DIOCESE OF LEEDS) as a grant recipient include THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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