Every year, The Locala Community Fund donates at least £10,000 to community, third sector and charity organisations in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Stockport, and Tameside. Over recent years the funding has supported a variety of community, not for profit and voluntary groups doing exciting and important work in their local area.
These have included Scouts and Brownies, junior sports clubs and church groups as well as programmes supporting people dealing with issues such as dementia, social isolation, drug and alcohol misuse and disability, along with work to promote community cohesion and environmental programmes.
Donna Oldman, Locala's Social Impact Manager says, "It's amazing to witness the excellent work happening in our communities and to contribute to various activities through our Community Fund.
"Being a social enterprise, Locala has the flexibility to genuinely impact our local communities. We collaborate with community groups, ensuring that our communities remain the focal point of our efforts.”
"The projects funded by the Community Fund are chosen by Locala members, including our colleagues and community members. They have their say and vote for the projects they would like to receive funding.”
Locala Community Partnerships, is a not-for-profit social enterprise providing NHS community healthcare services in Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklees.
More details, including the eligibility criteria and online application form can be found on the Locala website here.
All Fund applicants are also encouraged to join Locala as Community Members and have a say in what happens in local healthcare. Members can join the Reader’s Panel to review patient information, take part in focus groups and other patient engagement activity, and nominate themselves to be part of the Locala Members’ Council, as well as much more.
We are committed to ensuring local people have a say in their healthcare provision at Locala and look for Members who have the time and passion to be actively involved. More information about membership can be found here, or those interested can email [email protected]
If you know of any groups in the five areas we work in who could benefit from a Community Fund grant, please let them know that applications are now open. More information and the application form can be found here: www.locala.org.uk/get-involved/community-fund
Please note submissions to the Community Fund will close on 16th February 2024 at 5pm.
