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We’ve created The Leeds Fund: Cost of Living to help bridge the gap. It’s a collective fund, where we’ll pool together donations of all sizes and channel them towards one goal – making the effects of increased living costs more manageable for local people.leedscf.org.uk/the-leeds-fun…

The Leeds Fund: Cost of Living | Leeds Community Foundation

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Community organisations are already embedded in our communities, providing trusted support to people when they need it most. But demand for their services is growing and so are their own costs, leaving many struggling to keep up.
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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.

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You can read all about The Leeds Fund: Cost of Living, and how you can help people get the support they need when they need it most, on our website: leedscf.org.uk/the-leeds-fun….

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It’s a collective fund, where we’ll pool together donations of all sizes and channel them towards one goal – making the effects of increased living costs more manageable for local people.
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We’re committed to funding what communities really need, and we know right now that people are struggling to make ends meet. That’s why we’re launching The Leeds Fund: Cost of Living.
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We heard from Bunmi Owolabi, CEO of Afrikindness, and Chris Sylvester, Founder of Getting Clean CIC, who spoke about what funding from The Leeds Fund has meant to them and the people they work with. And we looked ahead to what comes next.
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Thanks to donors, partners and community organisations across the city, we’ve invested nearly £4.6 million and supported more than 23,300 people in our communities.
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Over that time, we’ve invested in community-led organisations to help tackle some of the city’s most pressing challenges – from loneliness and mental health, to enterprise and employability, to organisational resilience during and after the pandemic.
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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?

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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/
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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.

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We love to hear feedback like this! A microgrant is often the first stepping stone that helps a new organisation test, learn and develop what they do, and the impact can be significant. We're proud to invest in new and small community organisations across Leeds 🩵
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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.”

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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.”

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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/
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"Our service users have really benefited from coming up here. They’ve got confidence, cooking skills. They’ve learned more about eating well and keeping themselves healthy." Meet Jess from Askets, a partner of Season Well 👉 leedscf.org.uk/our-stories-m…
Meet Jess. Jess smiles at the camera.

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