Charities in Leeds
There are 2,322 registered charities based in and around Leeds. 1,541 of them (66%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are children and young people, education, and the arts and heritage.
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What they work on
- Children and young people694
- Education596
- Arts and heritage272
- Disability255
- Poverty and hardship196
- Older people112
- Mental health63
- Environment58
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 1,527 of the 2,322. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 1,468 local charities under £1 million a year that file an annual return, from the returns held in October 2026. Data from the Charity Commission register, last refreshed in June 2026.
Charities for children and young people in Leeds
5 of the 694 we found.
Friends of the City of Leeds Youth Orchestra
LS28 · Income under £10k
Our objective is to advance the musical education of young people in the Leeds area, to promote, encourage and support all activities of CLYO, Fundraising provides bursaries and subsidies for tours & residential…
Leeds Children's Charity at Lineham Farm
LS16 · Income £100k to £1m
The charity provides residential, respite and activity opportunities for young people aged between 7 and 11. Young people from Leeds who are from backgrounds of challenge and disadvantage.
Leeds33 Cultural Education Partnership
LS1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Leeds33, is a strategic cultural education partnership. Advocating for the value of creative and cultural learning for all young people in Leeds. We forge partnerships between schools and cultural education providers to…
Sunshine and Smiles - Leeds Down Syndrome Network
LS16 · Income £100k to £1m
We aim to improve the lives and opportunities of children and young people with Down Syndrome in Leeds by offering regular groups and activities, individual support and advocacy for families, raising awareness and…
Community Leeds After School Study Support
LS7 · Small charity, income under £100k
CLASSS helps children & young people from Chapeltown, Harehills & other areas of Leeds to develop & enhance their educational potential. We offer after-school classes run by volunteer tutors to help children to improve…
Education charities in Leeds
5 of the 596 we found.
Leeds Theatre in Education Company
LS14 · Income under £10k
the theatre in education company was formed in 1993 to provide a high quality, innovative educational theatre service. The company specialises in producing Cross Community Educational Theatre Programmes for…
Read Easy Leeds
LS29 · Income under £10k
Provision of literacy teaching to adults within predominately the Leeds area
Flourishing Families Leeds
LS16 · Income £100k to £1m
We work to bring down the barriers which hinder people from flourishing. Projects include the mentoring of children, family cookery clubs and literacy programmes
The Parents and Friends of the Grammar School at Leeds
LS17 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Parents and Friends of The Grammar School at Leeds.
Girls Institute of Education Leeds
LS7 · Income £100k to £1m
To advance education in particular the education of girls aged 11-18 years by the provision of a school (or schools) and by providing facilities for the benefit of the community in furtherance of the main objective.
Arts and heritage charities in Leeds
5 of the 272 we found.
Leeds People's Theatre
LS11 · Income under £10k
The advancement of education in the field of performing arts, in particular, the art of film, drama, theatre, music and storytelling and to advance the appreciation of such art in Leeds and the surrounding areas by the…
The Friends of the Leeds City Museums
LS25 · Small charity, income under £100k
We exist to develop greater interest in our museums the funds we raise are used to buy artifacts, pictures etc which Leeds City Council cannot purchase from its own funds
Leeds Museums and Galleries Development Trust
LS10 · Income £100k to £1m
The charity fundraises to support the work of museums and galleries in the Leeds metropolitan area
The Leeds Symphony Orchestra
LS16 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of orchestral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts; and for the general purposes of such charitable…
Malawi Leeds Association
LS9 · Income under £10k
Promote Malawian cultural heritage.
Disability charities in Leeds
5 of the 255 we found.
South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited
LS10 · Income £100k to £1m
The aim of SLATE is to run charity activities in inner city south Leeds for the social, environmental and economic benefit of the people of the area and of providing work opportunities for people with learning…
Leeds and District Autism Behaviour Communication Support Group
LS13 · Income under £10k
Monthly Support Group Meetings; Regular Newsletter; Telephone Support; Email Support; Website; Workshops; Comprehensive Library; Advice on Educational Matters; Help with filling in Disability Living Allowance (DLA)…
Leeds Weekend Care Association
LS7 · Income £100k to £1m
Short breaks for children with disabilities, offered through two different projects. Include a weekend playscheme, and out-and-about teenage group, Both projects offer a safe and well- staffed environment where our…
Leeds Convalescent Society
LS18 · Small charity, income under £100k
We issue grants to support the health and wellbeing of those in need residing in the City of Leeds Metropolitan District during convalescence. Examples of grants are medical equipment (nebulisers, wheelchairs), helping…
Access Committee for Leeds
WF3 · Income under £10k
1. Provides advocacy/advice/information. 2. Sponsors or undertakes research. 3. Provides relevant disability and diversity audit and training services. 4. Campaigns around disability inclusion and related social…
Poverty and hardship charities in Leeds
5 of the 196 we found.
Christ Church Central Leeds
LS16 · Income £100k to £1m
Christ Church Central Leeds is a Church based in the City of Leeds. It's activities seek to advance the Christian faith, in accordance with the Charity's Statement of Beliefs in such ways and in such parts of the United…
Holy Ghost Zone-redeemed Christian Church of God Leeds UK
LS8 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the Christian faith in Leeds and the United Kingdom in such ways as the trustees may from time to time deem fit.To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and present good health by…
Grace Community Church Leeds North
LS6 · Small charity, income under £100k
Public worship services each Sunday. Small groups for moral/spiritual development. Free Sunday lunches for the attenders who are unwaged or low income families. Activities for children and young people. Social…
Leeds and Moortown Furniture Store CIO
LS14 · Income £100k to £1m
The distribution of donated furniture to socially & economically dis-advantaged people in a non-discriminatory way. To work in partnership with other statutory, charitable & voluntary agencies.
Leeds South and East Foodbank
LS11 · Income £100k to £1m
Operating Trussell Trust licensed foodbank in the south and east of the city of Leeds.
Charities for older people in Leeds
5 of the 112 we found.
University of the Third Age Leeds
LS17 · Small charity, income under £100k
U3A Leeds is devoted to lifelong learning, providing opportunities for those in the Leeds area no longer in full time employment to share skills and interests by learning together.We hold fortnightly general meetings,…
Royal Naval Association Leeds No1
LS17 · Income under £10k
Encourages comradeship and fraternity of ex members of Her Majesty's Royal Navy through fellowship
Leeds Black Elders Association
LS7 · Income £100k to £1m
To provide services that are innovative and appropriate to the needs of elders. Enabling, empowering and representing the interests in particular, but not exclusively, of black elders: in order to breakdown the barriers…
South Leeds Team Ministry Charity Limited
LS10 · Income £100k to £1m
We operate one Club in South Leeds (working title Trinity Network) which provides opportunities for friendship, social interaction and making people feel safe in warm and pleasant environments. We also provide a hot…
Leeds Hospital Radio
LS26 · Income under £10k
We provide a hospital radio service to the patients of hospitals in the Leeds Hospital Trust, broadcasting a variety of live programmes with both music and spoken word.
Small charities in Leeds
Most charities here are small, often a few volunteers doing good work close to home, and few of them can afford to advertise. Each of these has an income under £100,000 a year and has reported its accounts recently.
Living Hope Church (Kemi Ilori Ministries) Limited
LS14 · Income under £10k
Worship meetingsCity-wide inter-Church programmesChurch websitePublicationsAnnual conferencesStreet evangelismCommunity outreachWelfare supportAdvice, counselling & trainingSocial care activities and grants for widows &…
Friends of Menston Primary School
LS29 · Income under £10k
Menston Primary School PTA.Runs various events in and around school to raise funds to benefit the childrens education & overall experience within school
Helping Aid
LS8 · Income under £10k
Helping Aid will offer services to the wider community that will include running classes in particular subjects for community individuals who need to develop their language and literacy skills- Providing after school…
Scarcroft Institute
LS14 · Small charity, income under £100k
Village Community Hall. Used for educational classes. Women's Institute. Parish Council Meetings. Public Meetings. Various Committee Meetings. Election Polling Station. Annual Village Flower Show and meetings. Local…
Read for Life
LS13 · Income under £10k
Read for Life exists to break the generational cycle of low literacy in South Leeds. We provide free, one-to-one reading support for adults through trained volunteer reading coaches and work with community organisations…
Leeds Pragati Mandal
LS17 · Income under £10k
Culture programme for the community ie Diwali programme at a local hired hall and have all the community can get to gather and have meal
Afro Diaspora Mission Network (Admin)
LS8 · Income under £10k
Mobilise and equip Afro Christians in the diaspora for intentional cross cultural and intercultural missional outreachPartner with the church of Africa to send Near Neighbour cross cultural workers (Send Africa…
Nash Strict Baptist Charity
LS16 · Income under £10k
Upkeep and maintain Nash Strict Baptist Burial GroundUse any surplus monies for Grants to Strict Baptist Churches in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire
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How many charities are there in Leeds?
There are 2,322 registered charities based in and around Leeds. 1,541 of them (66%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The figures come from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales, last refreshed in June 2026, and count charities by their registered address.
What do charities in Leeds work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (694), education (596), and the arts and heritage (272). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 1,527 of the 2,322, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Leeds?
Local charities in and around Leeds have 39,649 volunteers between them. That's what 1,468 charities with an income under £1 million a year told the Charity Commission in their latest annual return. Charities with an income under £10,000 don't have to report it, so the real number is higher.
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