Connect, Co-Design and Pitch for Funding

The Leeds Institute for Societal Futures is running a series of in-person workshops bringing together VCSE organisations, communities, academics and partners to develop new projects and pitch for seed funding.

This programme offers a structured opportunity to build partnerships, co-design ideas and access funding to tackle key societal challenges.

Event details

Cohort 1
12 May – Partnership building session
16 June – Project development session

Cohort 2
14 May – Partnership building session
18 June – Project development session

All cohorts
30 June or 1 July – Pitch to funding panel

Participants must attend both workshop dates within their chosen cohort.

What to expect

The programme is designed to support collaboration and innovation across sectors.

Participants will:

  • Build partnerships with academics, community organisations and professionals
  • Explore shared challenges and opportunities
  • Develop project ideas through guided co-design sessions
  • Receive support to shape and present a funding pitch

Why attend

This is an opportunity to:

  • Collaborate on new ideas with cross-sector partners
  • Shape projects focused on real-world impact
  • Access seed funding to develop and test new approaches
  • Build longer-term relationships across organisations and sectors

Get involved

Find out more and sign up:
Shape Tomorrow Together programme