The Leeds Community Foundation is a charitable trust that works alongside people that want to help transform local communities by providing financial support for community and voluntary groups tackling some of the city’s biggest issues.

Our focus is to encourage philanthropy, in all shapes and sizes.   In the dictionary, the definition of philanthropy is “love of mankind or practical benevolence” but in common usage it refers to the act of giving time or money to beneficial causes.  We call this the “spirit of giving.”

For those who are interested in making the world a better place, philanthropy provides a sense of purpose and fulfilment.  However, with so many deserving causes, it is becoming more difficult to give wisely and well.   

The Leeds Community Foundation can help you:

• Ensure your support is having the greatest possible local impact
• Select which charities and groups you would like to support
• See the results of your giving through meeting the groups and / or hearing about their progress from us
• Enjoy your philanthropy and make giving fun