Leeds · Children & youth · 46 rated
Best children’s charities in Leeds
46 rated children & youth charities connected to Leeds — local organisations plus organisations labelled UK-wide; check actual service coverage. Free Clarity Scores from UK regulator filings. Information only — not donation advice.
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Choosing children & youth support around Leeds
- 1. PurposeIdentify the age group and purpose: family support, education, protection or disability services.
- 2. AccessCheck referral routes, safeguarding arrangements and the local organisation responsible.
- 3. EvidenceAsk whose outcomes are measured, how consent is handled and whether progress is followed up.
Selection questions from CharityCompare. Confirm current services with the charity; Clarity Scores assess financial and disclosure proxies, not programme effectiveness.
Explore the differences
| Charity | Score | Cause spend | Income | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 96% | £2.2m | UK-wide | |
| 95 | 91% | £3.4m | UK-wide | |
| 94 | 99% | £2.7m | UK-wide | |
| 94 | 76% | £653k | UK-wide | |
| 93 | 78% | £985k | UK-wide | |
| 92 | 77% | £5.5m | UK-wide | |
| 90 | 93% | £553k | UK-wide | |
| 90 | 100% | £2.1m | UK-wide | |
| 90 | 81% | £3.8m | UK-wide | |
| 90 | 92% | £777k | UK-wide | |
| 89 | 90% | £13m | UK-wide | |
| 88 | 98% | £9.7m | UK-wide | |
| 87 | 88% | £2.3m | UK-wide | |
| 86 | 97% | £16m | UK-wide | |
| 86 | 88% | £597k | UK-wide | |
| 85 | 97% | £579k | UK-wide | |
| 85 | 91% | £2.9m | UK-wide | |
| 85 | 99% | £20m | UK-wide | |
| 81 | 80% | £2.2m | UK-wide | |
| 78 | 91% | £5.1m | UK-wide | |
| 78 | 86% | £3.0m | UK-wide | |
| 74 | 76% | £962k | UK-wide | |
| 73 | 99% | £37m | UK-wide | |
| 72 | 100% | £1.5m | UK-wide | |
| 72 | 97% | £2.1m | UK-wide | |
| 72 | 98% | £1000k | UK-wide | |
| 71 | 98% | £499k | UK-wide | |
| 68 | N/D | £764k | UK-wide | |
| 66 | 100% | £13m | UK-wide | |
| 66 | 100% | £478k | UK-wide | |
| 65 | 99% | £1.4m | UK-wide | |
| 65 | 70% | £17m | UK-wide | |
| 65 | 36% | £1.4m | UK-wide | |
| 64 | 84% | £212k | UK-wide | |
| 63 | 91% | £2.7m | UK-wide | |
| 62 | 96% | £2.7m | UK-wide | |
| 62 | 93% | £594k | UK-wide | |
| 62 | 80% | £1.2m | UK-wide | |
| 59 | 95% | £2.7m | UK-wide | |
| 57 | 74% | £1.5m | UK-wide | |
| 55 | 95% | £1.2m | UK-wide | |
| 47 | 100% | £1.4m | UK-wide | |
| 47 | N/D | £1.5m | UK-wide | |
| 45 | 84% | £8.0m | UK-wide | |
| 43 | 81% | £243k | UK-wide | |
| 40 | N/D | £423k | UK-wide |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best children’s charities in Leeds? +
Among the highest Clarity Scores on CharityCompare for children’s work connected to Leeds are KFC FOUNDATION, ZURICH COMMUNITY TRUST (UK) LIMITED, CORAM VOICE (FORMERLY VOICE FOR THE CHILD IN CARE). There are 46 rated options here — a mix of local charities and organisations labelled UK-wide; check service coverage. Scores reflect filing transparency and financial stewardship from UK regulator filings, not programme impact. Use the table to compare, then give via each charity’s official site if you want to donate to local children’s charities in Leeds.
Are these local children’s charities in Leeds or UK-wide? +
Both. This page includes charities based in Leeds and organisations labelled UK-wide in our dataset; local service coverage has not been confirmed. Check each profile’s location and scope before you donate if you specifically want money to stay local.
How do I donate to a local children’s charity in Leeds? +
Verify the charity number on the CharityCompare profile or the official register, compare Clarity Score and cause spend with peers, then donate through the charity’s own website — never via an unsolicited link. Check the actual service area and any local donation restriction if community spending is your priority.
How does CharityCompare rate children’s charities in Leeds? +
Each rated charity gets a Clarity Score (0–100) from four beacons — Accountability & Transparency, Financial Health, Financial Efficiency, and Community Support — calculated from Charity Commission and other UK regulator filings. It is not donation advice and not an impact ranking.
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