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.
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.
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…
Thank you to everyone who joined us today to celebrate 10 years of local giving through our flagship programme, The Leeds Fund!
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.
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….
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…
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/
“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…
“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."
"The grant acted as a genuine catalyst, creating measurable impact for participants while helping us build the evidence and confidence needed to grow.”
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/
"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…
Closing soon 📣 Jimbo's Fund
Grants for community orgs to support people experiencing adversity in Leeds
💵 Grants: £1k-£10k
📍 Location: Leeds
🕑️ Duration: 12 months (fixed)
📆 Deadline: 12/10/2026 at 12 noon
🗨️ Decisions: February 2027
💻 Apply: leedscf.org.uk/jimbos-fund













