Frugi Happy Childhood Fund
Grants up to £5,000 for grassroots registered charities supporting vulnerable children living in poverty for projects dealing with hunger, shelter and nature
Register by 17 July to receive support whilst shielding
If you have received a letter saying that you should shield because you're in the vulnerable group you should register to let the NHS and Leeds City Council know by 17 July at:
Accessing Fruit & Veg During Lockdown Survey
What has been your experience of accessing fruit and veg during Covid-19? The Food Foundation is doing a survey & FoodWise Leeds is keen to learn more about your experience in Leeds.
West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter Scam Alert Issue 13
The latest newsletter from West Yorkshire Trading Standards, highlighting Covid-19 related scams
The new early help approach and strategy in Leeds
To support practitioners in their work with children, young people and families a range of new and updated early help materials have been developed.
TSL NEWS: Routes to Shielding & Changes
There have been some significant policy announcements this week, starting on 4th and 6th of July Both announcements will of course have considerable implications for service delivery
TSL NEWS: Changes to the EU Settlement Scheme protecting non-EU national victims of domestic violence
The law relating to the EU Settlement Scheme has changed.
TSL NEWS: Register your Organisation for the Coronavirus National Testing Programme
Employers can now register their organisation for the Coronavirus National Testing Programme through the Employee Referral Portal
Leeds Free Legal Representation - We are here to help!
LFLR are still working remotely and can provide you with free advice and/or representation on employment law or social security benefits.
Discretionary small business grants for Leeds Charities
Grants still available for charities as well as small businesses of £2,000 - £10,000 to cover fixed property costs lost due to covid-19, until end of 28th June.
Volunteer Support Helpline Launched in Leeds
We’re pleased to announce the launch of a new volunteer service which could support you in your volunteering role: Leeds COVID-19 Volunteers Support Line.
Safeguarding when volunteering
This week 22 - 28 June 2020 is Safeguarding Week here in Leeds.
Voluntary Action Leeds launches Zoom online training sessions
During the coronavirus pandemic, Voluntary Action Leeds has suspended its face to face training offer until further notice; however as part of their commitment to deliver good quality, accessible training to the third sector in Leeds - they have launched a new range of Zoom online training sessions.
Urgent action needed if Leeds’ community & voluntary organisations are to survive
The Chair of Third Sector Leeds is calling for urgent action and government support, as Covid-19 threatens the future of a significant number of community and voluntary organisations in Leeds.
Social and Community Capital Coronavirus Response Fund
Grants up to £50K for organisations (charities, social enterprises, community businesses etc.) that employ people from vulnerable/disadvantaged groups who have lost income due to Covid-19
Places of Worship Protective Security Funding Scheme
Government funding to improve the physical security of places of worship including mosques, temples, churches, gurdwaras and faith association community centres.
Health Inequalities Grant Fund (Covid-19)
Grants up to £50,000 from West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health Care Partnership to tackle impact on people's health affected by COVID-19 and reduce gap in health equalities
People's Health Trust's Active Communities funding programme- FREE Zoom Session
Grants up to £40,000 to Leeds organisations supporting people to create or shape local projects to make their community/neighbourhoods better places, including support for communities of interest.
TSL News: Have your say on next phase of active travel in Leeds
Following the success of the first stage of consultation on emergency walking and cycling measures, the next stage of the consultation is now open.
This includes proposals on crearting active travel neighbourhood schemes in Hyde Park, Holbeck, Lincoln…
#TogetherLeeds Newsletter Issue 12. - Safety Measures
The latest version of #TogetherLeeds Newsletter focuses on the importance of safety measures
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