Loneliness, poverty, isolation, poor mental health, lack of purpose and joy… these days many of our members are struggling even more to overcome their day-to-day challenges. And we have more interest than ever before from people who see that being part of our Self-Reliant Groups can help them to help themselves – more so now since lockdown. A regular gift …
Chief Executive Liza Kellett shares Trust Leeds’ plan for lockdown. Many of our Self-Reliant Group members face anxiety and isolation every day, so maintaining contact and purpose is crucial in this lockdown era. We’re thrilled that our SRG members continue to chat, support each other, learn, share and have fun together – over the phone, in zoom meetings or what’s …
Community Ambassadors 3 new freelance roles working in East Leeds. Flexible hours to suit (usually in school time). £10 per hour for approx. 70 hours each year for three years. We’re building a network of Self-Reliant Groups (SRGs) in East Leeds, and we’re recruiting three Ambassadors to spread the word about SRG membership and how this benefits people and communities. …
The founder, nurturer and stimulator of the SRG-movement in the UK is Scottish charity Wevolution. Every six months they gather the SRGs across Scotland – and increasingly from the growing SRG hot-spots of Manchester and South Wales – so that members can celebrate, reflect, learn and share. Trust Leeds’ Liza Kellett joined the June Peer Gathering for a shot of …
We’re thrilled to share that our first self-reliant group, the Glitter Fairy’s SRG, went down a storm at the Seacroft Gala in Rein Park today. The Gala, organised by @LS14Trust, takes place annually and is a day for all the family, with lots of great activities, stalls and a fun fair. It was the perfect setting for the Glitter Fairy’s …
LS14 Trust is the home of the Glitter Fairy’s SRG – Leeds’ first self-reliant group. The Trust was set up in 2009 by a group of local people who wanted to work together to change the neighbourhoods that they loved across Seacroft, Swarcliffe and Whinmoor. It is supported in its work by philanthropy match-maker Leeds Community Foundation. Today, LS14 …
Now that they’re finding their wings (seriously, see the photo!) the Glitter Fairy’s SRG in Seacroft are getting serious about their enterprising ambitions. They’ve piloted hand-made cards for Father’s Day (making their first profit!) and sweetie sales. They’re now focussing on the Summer Fairs season, and are booking themselves as local events and fairs across the summer to show their …
Congratulations are in order as Trust Leeds’ first Self Reliant Group has signed its group agreement. Welcome to the Glitter Fairy’s SRG! To celebrate we had several helpings of a delicious cake made by glitter fairy Louise. Such a big moment for us as a new organisation and we couldn’t ask for a nicer group to kick us off! This …
Hello World! Trust Leeds is officially born as a non-for-profit company which makes micro-loans and nurtures self-reliant groups. We are now incorporated as a private company limited by guarantee. It was a very proud moment when our certificate arrived in the post. Our official birthday is 26th April 2018, although of course we’ve been beetling on with establishing Trust Leeds …
In her capacity as Chief Executive of brand new charity Trust Leeds, Liza Kellett was thrilled to be asked to present a citizenship award. The ‘Leeds for Life Citizenship Awards’ take place annually to celebrate the contribution that Leeds University students make to society both locally, nationally and internationally in a variety of areas including: education, sport & wellbeing, community, …
