Forum Central is proud to have playing a key role in delivering this funding to organisations and small groups who make a difference to people’s lives.
Read this comprehensive report to see a snapshot of the fantastic work which has taken place thanks to The Harnessing the Power of Communities Small Grants.
The Harnessing the Power of Communities (HPoC) Small Grants Final Report, prepared in November 2023, highlights the impact of this unique fund. The grants programme was delivered in partnership by Forum Central, Leeds Community Foundation, the West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership.
A wide range of projects and communities have benefitted from these grants, which were aiming to:
- Develop, strengthen and sustain health focused Third Sector community activity in Leeds.
- Improve the health and wellbeing of people in communities identified as the most disadvantaged in the city.
- Build the capacity of the Third Sector as an integral part of the health and care system.
The report summarises final outcomes and learning from the 31 Small Grants awarded to a variety of Community Organisations for 1 or 2 years of activity. These were funded through the 2020 and 2021 rounds of the programme, and information about additional grants awarded in 2021-22 is also included.
Over 7000 people were reached or supported by the programme.
“We [Forum Central] are proud to have worked alongside our partners to bring the fantastic local, community-focused work detailed in the report to fruition, through The Harnessing Power of Communities Small Grants Programme.”
View the report: HPoC Small Grants Final Report November 2023 (pdf)
