BETTER LEEDS COMMUNITIES

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to Better Leeds Communities
£195,200	01/02/2024 36	towards three years' continuation funding of the running costs of a project providing debt advice and support for people in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Sir George Martin Trust - Grant to Better Leeds Communities
£2,500	15/03/2023	Capital costs for Adult Welfare & Relief of Poverty
National Lottery Community Fund - 1 Burley:170 Voices
£474,173	11/12/2020 47	The funding will be used to empower the people of Burley by helping to build a sustained movement where residents will have the opportunity to shape a community environment that works for them - in particular around events and activities.
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to Better Leeds Communities
£171,300	16/09/2020 36	towards three years' continuation funding of a project which provides debt advice and support to people in Leeds.
DCMS - Coronavirus Community Support Fund
£9,993	28/08/2020	"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public ....more "The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."
Lloyds Bank Foundation - Variation grant to Better Leeds Communities
£5,136	24/07/2020	Grant to Better Leeds Communities meeting the additional costs of adapting services, premises or implementing other safety measures in response to the Covid pandemic.
The Clothworkers Foundation - Grant to Better Leeds Communities
£1,120	01/05/2020	COVID19 : purchase IT equipment for a charity that works with disadvantaged minoriy communities in West Yorkshire
Lloyds Bank Foundation - Grant to Better Leeds Communities
£74,486	20/03/2018 36	funding will support the 'My Home, My Rights' project which will provide an additional layer of in depth holistic support to clients that are struggling to maintain their tenancies and are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to Better Leeds Communities
£139,200	08/06/2017 36	towards three years' salary of the Debt Outreach Worker at a project in Leeds providing debt advice and support
National Lottery Community Fund - Leeds Crisis Support Service and Community Exchange
£514,822	03/03/2016 60	This project aims to target people experiencing poverty including bailiff action, eviction, lack of money/income and fuel disconnection. People will not be engaging in mainstream services and will include older people, those with mental health ....more This project aims to target people experiencing poverty including bailiff action, eviction, lack of money/income and fuel disconnection. People will not be engaging in mainstream services and will include older people, those with mental health issues and socially isolated people. It will also include people presenting at court for possession orders where they are at risk of eviction.
National Lottery Community Fund - Up Our Street
£48,593	28/11/2013 12	The grant will enable Better Leeds Communities to run Up Our Street, a project that will deliver eight community play initiatives over six weeks right on the doorsteps of families using resources available in the local neighbourhood to encourage ....more The grant will enable Better Leeds Communities to run Up Our Street, a project that will deliver eight community play initiatives over six weeks right on the doorsteps of families using resources available in the local neighbourhood to encourage play and community events. The final session will be a 'playbourhood' event, organised and delivered by children for their families and communities.
National Lottery Community Fund - Burley Lodge Opportunities
£470,442	09/11/2011 60	The funding will continue and expand the existing volunteer programme at Burley Lodge Centre in Leeds to provide a new strand of activities to engage hard to reach participants in volunteering. The project aims to build on a successful volunteering ....more The funding will continue and expand the existing volunteer programme at Burley Lodge Centre in Leeds to provide a new strand of activities to engage hard to reach participants in volunteering. The project aims to build on a successful volunteering programme and attract those who do not currently engage with community activities or lack confidence to become volunteers. The project will provide specific lead-in activities to remove barriers to volunteering, especially for those with additional needs.

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Trustees (6)

Legal constitution

• Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 19/10/1983, number: 514371
• Registered at Companies House on 19/09/1983, number: 01754257

Gift Aid

• Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Other Regulators

• Financial Conduct Authority

Policies in force

Filing Record

Main office

BURLEY LODGE CENTRE
COMMUNITY CENTRE
42-46 BURLEY LODGE ROAD
LEEDS
LS6 1QF

Objectives

(A) TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THAT PART OF THE CITY OF LEEDS KNOWN AS BURLEY, LEEDS AND NEIGHBOURHOOD (HEREINAFTER CALLED 'THE AREA OF BENEFIT') WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF RACE, SEX OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINION;(B) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AMONG THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT;(C) TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT;(D) TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT;(E) TO ASSOCIATE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND THE INHABITANTS IN COMMON EFFORT TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT AND TO FURTHER ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SAID INHABITANTS;(F) TO ACQUIRE, ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE OR TO CO-OPERATE WITH ANY LOCAL STATUTORY AUTHORITY OR ANY VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION IN THE MAINT-REGISTRATION DATE ENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE LATEST AMENDMENT COMPANY OR ITS MEMBERS.

Defined Area of Benefit:

BURLEY LEEDS AND NEIGHBOURHOOD