What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds Community Foundation launches new programme to support carers and people living with dementia Leeds Community Foundation (LCF) has launched a series of Small Fund programmes, in partnership with Time to Shine, to help third sector groups develop ways of reducing loneliness and isolation and strengthen communities, benefiting older people.
An environmental charity is appealing for help having just launched its first ever crowdfunding appeal. Groundwork Leeds is aiming to raise £10,000 for their Men In Sheds project, which supports older men across the city who are at risk of social isolation. The appeal will enable the project to carry out
Community groups in South Leeds looking for help to run their projects need look no further than the South Leeds Community Network’s Funding Fair on Wednesday 27 August 2014. The Funding Fair will form part of the Network’s Annual General Meeting and will feature stalls and information about a
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
A £50k programme to improve Holbeck Moor playground has been completed and been opened by local Councillors. Councillors David Congreve and Adam Ogilvie (Beeston & Holbeck) were joined by pupils from the nearby Ingram Road Primary School to open the new facilities. The improvements, completed by the Council’s Parks
Representatives from thirty community organisations across South Leeds met recently to discuss the opportunity to bid for £2 million of funding from the European Union. Pat McGeever from Health For All has been working with Voluntary Action Leeds and Leeds City Council to develop the plans. She explained: “Community
Middleton Elderly Aid (MEA) have launched a new funding pot to spark grassroots community activities in Middleton. Imagine lots of people in your area making new friendships, passing on tips or sharing stories. Have you got a passion you’d love to share with others? Are you interested in learning
The South Leeds Community Network has been set up to support, help and encourage the hard work of the volunteers, groups and charities working across south and south east Leeds that make a difference to so many people’s lives… Come along on Monday 20th May from 2:00pm at Tenants
Carla Yeomans from Aire Valley Homes has been in touch to tell us about the work she does in the area: Do you know you can get help, support and funding from Aire Valley Homes? Aire Valley Homes, recognises that more and more groups in our communities are working really
Groups and organisations in South Leeds have until 15th March to apply for a share of a £7,000 community funding pot. Leeds Federated Housing Association’s Resident Amenity Fund still has £7,000 to award from its 2012/2013 pot, and community groups or individuals can apply for a portion of up to