Leeds Civic Trust Community Fund 2023

More than £100,000 has been invested in Leeds Community Organisations thanks to Leeds Civic Trust Community Fund. 6 organisations have been awarded funding to deliver projects that respond to the theme ‘Celebration of place’.  

The organisations that were awarded funding are: 

• • • • Music House 
      • RETAS Leeds (Refugee Education and Training Advice Service) 
      • Skippko Arts Team 
      • The Conservation Volunteers 
      • The Retreat to Rebirth Project 
      • The Tetley (Project Space Leeds) 

The funded projects include: 

• • • • Celebrating the history of 1 St Mark’s Avenue, alongside heritages of diverse local communities, through the universal theme of music. 
      • Restoring a community garden which will celebrate the rich history of rhubarb cultivation in Leeds. 
      • Developing an accessible, green play space for the whole community at a local club in Beeston. 
      • Recording and celebrating the African dance communities of east and north-east Leeds. 

This programme follows on from the fantastic work delivered as part of Leeds Civic Trust Community Heritage Fund, which has so far engaged almost 600 people in grassroots activity that celebrates the best of Leeds and our diverse communities. 

For more information on grants awarded, visit the What We’ve Funded page.