Leeds Community Foundation One of 52 CF’s in the UK – 6 in Yorkshire Ranked in top 5 in the country £20m in grants since 2005 Develop and support philanthropy Stimulate growth of social enterprise Work across all three sectors to catalyse change Give out grants to incredible community projects

Time to Shine Small Funds Established in partnership with Time to Shine to help third-sector groups develop ways of reducing loneliness and isolation and strengthen communities Project to benefit older people defined as over 50 years of age There will be two rounds per year for six years with different themes each round. The themes for the first round are Carers and Dementia.

Who can apply? Open to voluntary or community groups, charities or social enterprises. You can apply for awards of between £5,000 and £10,000 to be spent within 12 months Timeline The deadline applications is 5pm 18th January We aim to distribute funds to successful applicants by April 2016 Funding in the first round should be spent by 31st March 2017

What we will fund? Innovative ideas that address needs of those socially isolated older people who find it hardest to access support due to geography; mobility; culture or other factors. Activity that increases resilience or builds networks which enable older people to increase their social opportunities and networks. To extending / expanding a current project (with evidence that the work is effective)

Examples of good practice projects Mentoring, buddying or befriending roles to help increase access to other services / activities Innovative campaigns or activities in a specific, local area to target and engage “new” people that may not have had access to information before or using different partners including private sector and others

What we will not fund? Activity that’s purely about research (evaluation of the activity can be funded) Capital Projects: buildings including upgrades and refurbishment; vehicle purchase (transport for the project can be included) Costs associated with a project which you are already undertaking or to replace funding streams Groups who have been previously funded by Time to Shine as a delivery partner.

How to apply Online application and link to guidance document at:

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