Supporting the third sector
Supporting the third sector
Topic Support for VCSE Organisations
Forum Central Position Statement: Standing Together Against Hate

Forum Central strives for healthier, happier lives for people across all our diverse Leeds communities. In pursuing this vision, we are privileged to work with many organisations whose focus is on our most underserved groups and communities, including asylum seekers…
Household Support Fund Leeds – Cost of Living Grants

The Household Support Fund (HSF) is a Central Government fund to help people in need pay for food and fuel. The seventh round of Household Support Fund grants (HSF7) is now open for applications. Forum Central is administering grants for…
Leeds VCSE Cost Pressures Autumn Survey – Closes Friday 3 October 2025

The latest edition of the Cost Pressures Survey is live – please complete it to share your organisation’s current challenges and financial position. This is to help us understand and present an up to date picture of the sector in…
Asda Foundation – Foodbank Fundamentals Fund
Set up in 1988, the ASDA Foundation is Asda’s charity. The Foundation offers a number of grants programmes at different times throughout the year, providing more than £3 million to Asda communities. The new Foodbank Fundamentals Fund has been launched…
Stay Well this Winter Grants
Stay Well this Winter is a partnership between Leeds Community Foundation and Leeds City Council Public Health. Grants awarded through this fund enable Community Organisations to support vulnerable people most at risk of becoming unwell over winter. Key information The…
Cost Pressures Survey Results April 2025
Third Sector organisations in Leeds continue to face financial challenges, affecting staff, services and, to a lesser extent, organisation viability. The results capture the experience of a cross section of third sector organisations in Leeds. This is the first time…
Household Support Fund Leeds – Cost of Living Grants

The Household Support Fund (HSF) is a Central Government fund to help people in need pay for food and fuel. Forum Central is administering grants for organisations to distribute to the people they support, particularly those in Communities of Interest…
1 April | GIPSIL’s Relaunch & Celebration Event

Date: 1 April 2025 Time: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (with optional morning training) Location: Old Fire Station, Gipton This event is an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn more about GIPSIL’s refreshed vision, access free training opportunities, and attend our…
Please complete – Leeds VCSE Cost Pressures Survey – closes 7 April 2025

The latest edition of the Cost Pressures Survey is live – please complete it to share your organisation’s current challenges and financial position. This is to help us understand and present an up to date picture of the sector in…
Involve Leeds (Hunslet) announced as a Northern Gas Networks Centre for Warmth

Involve Leeds, based within Hunslet is delighted to announce its successful bid to become a Northern Gas Networks Centre for Warmth. This further strengthens Involve Leeds’ commitment to supporting the local community with essential energy advice and support. As a…
