Bangladesh Centre Leeds
Analysis
Bangladesh Centre Leeds is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Roundhay Road. It was registered in August 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07137229). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending January 2025, Bangladesh Centre Leeds reported income of £66k and spending of £60k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2021 to January 2025, income grew from £54k to £66k (+22%), an average of +5.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2024, when income rose by 68%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Bangladesh Centre Leeds sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Eric Wright Learning Foundation (£66k), Watnall Pre-School Playgroup (£67k) and Hersham Youth Trust (£66k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We endeavour to develop a fully resourced centre, providing services which ultimately meet the needs of the community. We aim to improve the quality of life for all concerned, enhancing community cohesion and mutual respect, concentrating on our primary focus, which is to meet the educational, social and welfare needs of the communities in Harehills and surrounding areas.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Eric Wright Learning Foundation | Preston | £66k |
| Watnall Pre-School Playgroup | Nottingham | £67k |
| Hersham Youth Trust | Surrey | £66k |
| Kintbury Pre-School Playgroup | Hungerford | £67k |