Tag: community first grants

Funding Opportunities For Community Organisations

Two sources of important funding for groups and individuals in need in South Leeds have deadlines coming up which such groups should be aware of. Firstly, Community First Grants, convened by Health For All, are available for a range of projects that meet the five community priorities of: providing positive activities

Councillors Celebrate South Leeds Community Groups

Dozens of community groups from South Leeds headed to the Civic Hall on Wednesday for an evening of celebration. The event was organised by the Councillors of our three wards: Beeston & Holbeck, City & Hunslet and Middleton Park. Groups that had received funding from the Inner South Area Committee

South Leeds Life Group meeting

The South Leeds Life Group met this afternoon to discuss how the blog is developing. The biggest news was the report back from the Blog North Awards which were handed out in Manchester on Wednesday night. South Leeds Life was shortlisted in the City or Neighbourhood category, but unfortunately lost

South Leeds groups discover Community First

Representatives from local community groups discovered how they could apply for grants of up to £2,500 at a special support event held at The Hunslet Club last night. Community First aims to support local projects, while promoting a sense of community ownership and encouraging communities to help themselves and others.

Funding Opportunities For South Leeds Community Groups

Community Groups in South Leeds are reminded that there are funding opportunities for eligible work with upcoming deadlines and information sessions. Firstly, Community First Grants in City & Hunslet Ward… Secondly… The Metcalfe Smith Trust in Leeds was established in 1867 by a Victorian banker and benefactor, John Metcalfe Smith,