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Registered charity · No. 517636Potternewton

Jamaica Society (Leeds)

Jamaica Society (Leeds) is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, disability, based in Potternewton.

Quick answer

Jamaica Society (Leeds) is a registered charity (number 517636) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £61,670 (year ending 2025-04-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about Jamaica Society (Leeds)?

Registered charity number
517636
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Potternewton
Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)
£61,670

What does Jamaica Society (Leeds) do?

Educational work shops advocacy provide venue for repass for funerals family & community events. Care group that supports members of the community who are unwell, visiting in hospitals and home settings. Joint northern regional networking events social events liaising with the Jamaican High Commission to provide legal guidance and support for members and the wider community.

What causes is Jamaica Society (Leeds) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Jamaica Society (Leeds) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Jamaica Society (Leeds) is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Jamaica Society (Leeds) a legitimate charity?
Yes. Jamaica Society (Leeds) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 517636) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is Jamaica Society (Leeds)'s charity number?
Jamaica Society (Leeds)'s charity number is 517636. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 517636?
Search 517636 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Jamaica Society (Leeds) do?
Educational work shops advocacy provide venue for repass for funerals family & community events. Care group that supports members of the community who are unwell, visiting in hospitals and home settings. Joint northern regional networking events social events liaising with the Jamaican High Commission to provide legal guidance and support for members and the wider community.
Does Jamaica Society (Leeds) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Jamaica Society (Leeds). This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Jamaica Society (Leeds)?
Jamaica Society (Leeds)'s website is https://www.jamaicasocietyleeds.co.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.