--- title: "Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation — check charity number 1074429 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1074429. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 26 Sovereign Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/leeds-building-society-charitable-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:24:45.207Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation is a registered charity (number 1074429) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £533,669 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation? Registered charity number 1074429 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 26 Sovereign Street Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £533,669 Website [www.leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk/foundation](http://www.leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk/foundation) ## What does Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation do? Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation is a grant-making organisation. The purpose is to support those in need of a safe and secure home and they run a small and large grant schemes under this purpose. Small grants of up to £2500 are awarded to registered charities based nationwide and large grants of up to £75,000 to registered charities based in Yorkshire and/or the North East. ## What causes is Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=leeds-building-society-charitable-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk/foundation) ## Frequently asked questions Is Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1074429) 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 Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation's charity number? Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation's charity number is 1074429. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1074429? Search 1074429 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 Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation do? Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation is a grant-making organisation. The purpose is to support those in need of a safe and secure home and they run a small and large grant schemes under this purpose. Small grants of up to £2500 are awarded to registered charities based nationwide and large grants of up to £75,000 to registered charities based in Yorkshire and/or the North East. Does Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation. 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 Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation? Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation's website is http://www.leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk/foundation — 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1074429).