The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People
Analysis
The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in October 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00146281). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People reported income of £295k and spending of £277k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £188k to £295k (+57%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 128% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ekota Academy Ltd. (£295k), Eastbourne Blind Society (£295k) and Church on the Street Ministries (£295k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To raise awareness, through education and training, of the daily communication and accessibility issues facing the growing number of people with sight or hearing loss & provide support/resources in line with Memorandum & Articles of Association. Provision of one of the largest BSL Interpreting Agencies in the North of England.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ekota Academy Ltd. | Essex | £295k |
| Eastbourne Blind Society | Eastbourne | £295k |
| Church on the Street Ministries | Lancashire | £295k |
| Positive Health (Lincolnshire) | Lincolnshire | £296k |