Leeds West Indian Carnival
Analysis
Leeds West Indian Carnival is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in February 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05118504). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, acts as an umbrella or resource body and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending January 2026, Leeds West Indian Carnival reported income of £84k and spending of £83k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2026, income grew from £78k to £84k (+8.2%), an average of +2.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2023, when income rose by 38%. Over the whole period it spent 110% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Leeds West Indian Carnival sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Asamai Mandir Trust (London) Limited (£84k), Kent Equality Cohesion Council (£84k) and All For Music - Leicester (£84k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
A) To promote for the public benefit the arts.B) To foster, promote and increase public knowledge of the arts, particularly the encouragement of children into the heritage of the Leeds West Indian Community.C)To Secure the establishment of a community centre.D) To advance education generally, but in particular West Indian Music,dress,art and design of artifact.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Asamai Mandir Trust (London) Limited | Southall | £84k |
| Kent Equality Cohesion Council | Kent | £84k |
| All For Music - Leicester | Leicestershire | £84k |
| Living Lively | Kent | £84k |