@LeedsCommFound

We distribute vital grants and give trusted advice to Community Organisations across Leeds and Bradford to influence positive change.

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leedscf.org.uk/giveloveleeds
Joined February 2009
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People are struggling to make ends meet. Nearly two thirds of people couldn’t afford at least one essential item in the first half of 2026. And in Leeds, more than 39,000 people who’re having to claim Universal Credit are in work.
The Leeds Fund: Cost of Living. Helping people in Leeds when they need it most.

ALT The Leeds Fund: Cost of Living. Helping people in Leeds when they need it most.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us today to celebrate 10 years of local giving through our flagship programme, The Leeds Fund!
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Replying to @ShantonaLeeds
@ShantonaLeeds awarded £123,353 through Lead the Change! Read all about it 👉 leedscf.org.uk/shantona-wome…
3 young people laugh together. Over the image are the logos of the Lead the Change Programme partners: BBC Children in Need, Co-op Foundation, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Henry Smith Foundation, Joseph Levy Foundation, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Postcode Justice Trust, UK Community Foundations and The National Lottery Community Fund.

ALT 3 young people laugh together. Over the image are the logos of the Lead the Change Programme partners: BBC Children in Need, Co-op Foundation, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Henry Smith Foundation, Joseph Levy Foundation, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Postcode Justice Trust, UK Community Foundations and The National Lottery Community Fund.

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Thinking about the environmental impact of your activities? Our helpful guide sets out some ways you could reduce the carbon footprint of your project 👉 leedscf.org.uk/wp-content/up…
Want to make your project more climate friendly?

ALT Want to make your project more climate friendly?

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Closing soon 📣 The Leeds Fund Small and Microgrants will fund activities that will enable organisations to support their communities. 📍 Location: Leeds 🕑️ Duration: up to 1 year 📆 Deadline: 20/10/2026 at 12 noon 🗨️ Decisions: February 2027 💻 Apply: leedscf.org.uk/open-grants/
Closing soon

ALT Closing soon

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“I didn’t realise how much I needed this. It’s given me somewhere to go, people to talk to, and support when things get difficult.” Read all about the impact of last year's Stay Well this Winter grants 👉 leedscf.org.uk/helping-thous…
Helping thousands of people stay well through winter. Older people are gathered around tables with hot drinks, playing games.

ALT Helping thousands of people stay well through winter. Older people are gathered around tables with hot drinks, playing games.

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"The grant acted as a genuine catalyst, creating measurable impact for participants while helping us build the evidence and confidence needed to grow.”
“The grant acted as a genuine catalyst, creating measurable impact for participants while helping us build the evidence and confidence needed to grow.”

ALT “The grant acted as a genuine catalyst, creating measurable impact for participants while helping us build the evidence and confidence needed to grow.”

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"The grant process was clear, the team were approachable, and the investment allowed us to test a model that has since created further opportunities for participants and helped us secure £10,000 from another funder."
“The grant process was clear, the team were approachable, and the investment allowed us to test a model that has since created further opportunities for participants and helped us secure £10,000 from another funder.”

ALT “The grant process was clear, the team were approachable, and the investment allowed us to test a model that has since created further opportunities for participants and helped us secure £10,000 from another funder.”

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“As our first grant, the funding gave a new lived experience-led organisation the opportunity to demonstrate what it could achieve and provided credibility with partners and future funders."
“As our first grant, the funding gave a new lived experience-led organisation the opportunity to demonstrate what it could achieve and provided credibility with partners and future funders.”

ALT “As our first grant, the funding gave a new lived experience-led organisation the opportunity to demonstrate what it could achieve and provided credibility with partners and future funders.”

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Take a look at our current funding opportunities for community organisations in Leeds 👇 Jimbo’s Fund: £1k-£10k The Leeds Fund Small grants: up to £5k The Leeds Fund Microgrants: up to £2.5k Learn more about each programme and apply on our website 👉 leedscf.org.uk/open-grants/
Open grants

ALT Open grants

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