Personal giving
Collective giving for a fairer Leeds.
Helping you to support the people and places you care about
We’re a trusted giving partner, with over 20 years of practice managing trusts, donor-advised funds and strategic grants programmes with life-changing outcomes in Leeds. We make it easy to achieve your charitable aims, with a range of giving options to support grassroots organisations delivering vital social and environmental initiatives in their local communities.
Impactful giving made easy
A simple way to give
We’re committed to creating flexible ways to give, making philanthropy more accessible through collective giving and annual donations.
A trusted partner
We’ll be with you every step of the way on your giving journey, so you can be confident you’ll achieve your charitable aims.
Show your impact
Gain insight into your impact with our regular content and reports. You can see and share the measurable change your funding is making.
Build connections
Grow your network in our thriving supporter community where you can share, collaborate and build on your giving.
Ways to give
Membership
Set up an annual donation of £1,000 to show your continued commitment to communities in Leeds. Your support will allow us to invest in communities through grant making, collaboration and leadership, creating sustainable social change.
Collective Funds
Donate to one of our collective funds and invest in communities today. By joining others and directing funding to where it’s needed most, we’ll make sure your generosity strengthens community organisations and supports local people.
Philanthropy fund
Set up a fund of your own for longer-term impact on the causes you care about. We’ll work with you to develop a strategic giving programme that aligns with your charitable goals and delivers meaningful outcomes for our communities.
Legacy giving
Leave a gift in your will to have a lasting impact across generations, helping to support vital services now and in the future. Leaving a legacy can be made simple, can save unnecessary administrative costs and is tax efficient.
Trusts and foundations
We partner with charitable trusts and foundations to support you to give locally, in a meaningful and impactful way.
With our deeply-rooted network, expert knowledge and strong history of managing donor-advised funds and strategic grants programmes, we provide long-term solutions that meet your charitable aims. We work with existing trusts and foundations to deliver effective philanthropic programmes and trust transfers.
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Why choose Leeds Community Foundation?
Investing in Leeds for collective impact
For over 20 years, we’ve been helping donors invest more than £72 million to benefit communities across our city and the wider region.
Expert insight into community needs
Our grant making is flexible and responsive, informed by our knowledge of local needs and our strong relationships with partners across the public and social sectors.
Locally rooted, nationally connected
We’re proud to be Leeds: true to our roots but connected and influential nationally, where we advocate for our region and its communities.
Want to find out more?
Get in touch with our dedicated team to find out more about how we can support you on your giving journey.
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