Places for People are one of the largest housing providers in the country with 75,500 affordable and supported living homes across England and Scotland. Across Leeds they have around 1100 properties, 150 of which are located in Belle Isle.
Most importantly, they are a not-for-profit organisation, making sure their profits go back into providing safe homes, opportunities and support for customers, and thriving communities.
As part of their Social Value work, Places for People work directly with customers through their National Projects Team; providing a Money Advice service, Wellbeing and Digital Inclusion support, one-to-one Employability sessions and help with getting white goods and emergency food provision if needed.
In addition to their direct customer work, their Community Investment team offer a range of grants to grassroots charities, community organisations and local projects. They also provide colleague volunteers, fundraising support, pro bono advice and the Resilience Programme; a bespoke package of support for charities which helps build resilience and increase capacity.
Their Community Connectors work on a local level, finding those smaller, grassroots charities and projects to support. Since starting in the role in February last year, the Leeds Community Connector, Georgie, has partnered with BITMO to help fund their summer holiday activity programme and the Belle Isle Gala 2024. They have also supported the Knit and Knatter group at Cranmore and Raylands Community Centre and provided the centre with a defibrillator.
They’ve also had their colleague volunteers out in force, working with BITMO and taking part in a big community litter pick and helping paint part of the Cranmore and Raylands centre. They are also donating 50 Christmas Food Hampers to the Cranmore and Raylands Food Pantry this winter!
They don’t want to stop their work there; they are always looking for ways to support the community, and would love to hear about your charity, project or ideas.
For more information contact: georgie.kay@placesforpeople.co.uk
This post is based on a press release issued by Places For People
Photo: Volunteers at a recent community clean up, run with Belle Isle TMO
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