The Friends of the Music of Leeds Minster
Analysis
The Friends of the Music of Leeds Minster is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in June 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Friends of the Music of Leeds Minster reported income of £62k and spending of £23k, leaving 63% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £18k to £62k (+249%), an average of +37% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 161%. Over the whole period it spent 128% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Friends of the Music of Leeds Minster sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include House of Divine Solution International Ministry (Hodsim) (£62k), Church Lands (£62k) and Grace Church Hammersmith (£62k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To further the religious work of Leeds Minster by supporting and upholding its choral tradition and maintaining its organ; and to promote the musical education of the general public by the performance of church music and the presentation of choral and instrumental concerts.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| House of Divine Solution International Ministry (Hodsim) | London | £62k |
| Church Lands | Reading | £62k |
| Grace Church Hammersmith | London | £62k |
| Churches Together in Cheshire | Cheshire | £62k |