Grants support and resources
Find useful tools to help with everything from your grant application and reporting, to your organisation’s governance.
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Application budget calculator
Use this spreadsheet to help you plan your budget and make sure it all adds up
Communications toolkit
Download our toolkit to help you promote your grant funded activity
Doing Good Leeds
Find training, job and volunteering opportunities, event listings and funding advice
Example application for activity funding
Our example application shows you the kind of information and detail we’re looking for
Example application for core cost funding
Our example application shows you the kind of information and detail we’re looking for
Example governing documents
The Charity Commission have a number of example governing documents you can use
Example report for activity funding
Our example report shows you the kind of information and detail we’re looking for
Example report for core cost funding
Our example report shows you the kind of information and detail we’re looking for
Explanation of funding terms
Our guide helps you understand different terms used for funding and budgets
Funding Leeds
Find other funding opportunities in Leeds
Guidance for trustees
Look at the Charity Commission’s 5-minute guides to help charity trustees
LCC Funding Support Scheme
Get support from volunteers at Leeds City Council on how to apply for funding
Organisational Change, Leadership & Management
A resource bank from Forum Central for community organisations considering development & change
Resources for Monitoring Evaluation and Learning
We’ve compiled resources to help you understand and report on your activity
Resources for reducing your carbon footprint
Our guide sets out some ways you could reduce the carbon footprint of your project or activity
Tech for Good Alliance
Free support for community organisations around developing digital solutions to tech challenges
VAL Bid writing support
VAL’s Project Worker can help you strengthen your funding bids
West Yorkshire Community Accounting Services
Access financial training and advice services
Workforce & HR
A resource bank from Forum Central with information around workforce and HR
Grants process explained
Take a look at our step-by-step guide to help you understand every stage of the grants process, from finding and applying for funding to reporting on your activity.
Check your eligibility
Before you apply, check you’re eligible for funding using our handy online tool.
Book a governance support call
For advice on your organisation’s governance and eligibility for grants, book a call with our team.
Sign up for funding notifications
Stay up to date with funding opportunities by signing up for grants notifications.

Access our grants portal
You can manage your grant applications, requirements and reports through our online grants portal. Create or log into your account below.
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