Community groups, charities, social enterprises or other charitable organisations from the third sector can apply. Individuals in the final stages of setting up a constituted group or adopting a more formal legal structure (Community Interest Company, Charitable Incorporated The fund want to support ideas which made a real impact with:   The types of activity we seek to develop social enterprises to undertake include: 

Business guidance and grants (£500 – £15,000) to help organisations and individuals develop socially enterprising ideas which support people in Leeds with care and support needs.

• Older people 
• People with a learning disability, physical disability or sensory impairment 
• People with mental health needs  
• People with alcohol or substance use issues 
• People with long term health conditions 
• Carers 
• Young people with support needs in transition between children’s and adult services 

• Alternatives to traditional day care and support services 
• Brokerage, supporting people with care needs to manage their personal budget and/or access the services which meet their needs 
• Health and well being promoting activities 
• Employment related opportunities, and 
• Any other activities that enable people in Leeds with care and support needs to remain independent.

Voluntary Action Leeds