Trust Leeds is proud to have launched its own tablet lending scheme. Ten Samsung Galaxy tablets have been fitted with data SIMS and lent out to members, including to members of our new Be Your Own Boss SRG. So far they are proving to be a success, allowing digitally excluded members to join in with Zoom calls, be a part …
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New ‘Be Your Own Boss’ SRG
We’ve launched a brand new online Self-Reliant Group called Be Your Own Boss! The title says it all- we’re arming unexpected entrepreneurs with the fundamental knowledge, support and inspiration to set themselves up in self employment. Combining peer support with expert advice, members participate in a two hour Zoom meeting each week. In getting the basics in place for starting …
Leeds Butterflies SRG Festive Biscuit Boxes
The Leeds Butterflies SRG start their new year on a high- they’ve just calculated their Christmas biscuit project profit as £162.44! The Butterflies received 36 orders from 23 customers, all wanting an extra special festive edition box of the Butterflies’ delicious handmade biscuits. Featuring barazak, date fingers, Turkish delight ma’amoul, Arabic festive fancies and simple petit fours, the festive boxes …
Trust Leeds SRG Christmas Online Shop
Around this time of year, our SRG members would usually be taking their handmade crafts to sell at local Christmas Markets. Of course, that can’t happen this year. Instead of postponing, we have decided to open an online shop! We are selling a range of bespoke items, including candles, tree decorations, crocheted face scrubbies and pamper gift sets. Find us …
Leeds Butterflies Biscuit Pilot
The Leeds Butterflies SRG are Syrian women refugees who want to be active and independent in their new community by sharing their culture and the biscuits. With the support of Trust Leeds and our friends, the Butterflies have been building their skills, savings and expertise towards their ultimate ambition of running a Micro-business. In October 2020 they achieved their first …
A Virtual SRG Village Show!
Following the outbreak of Coronavirus and subsequent social isolation, many traditional spring and summer activities have had to be put on hold this year. Whilst we’re still not able to jet off abroad or enjoy a staycation, there is one thing we can do—a virtual Village Show! Whether you are part of an SRG, interested in joining an SRG, or …
Boomerang Bags made with love, by your community, for the planet
Trust Leeds is proud to have started the first Boomerang Bags community in Yorkshire. To find out how you can get involved, please contact us. We’d love to have you as part of our self-reliant boomerang bagging network! And if you want to buy our bags, or donate material, jewels or decorative bits, please get in touch. The Boomerang Bags …
Community SRG Ambassadors – job opportunities
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. …
Trust Leeds Anniversary Launch
“In a nutshell, it’s all about helping people to enterprise themselves out of poverty.” This was how Chief Executive Liza Kellett explained our work to the supporters, allies and donors who had gathered on 13th November to mark the anniversary of the decision to ‘go for it’ and set up Trust Leeds. She continued by fittingly acknowledging another anniversary, “It’s …
Six Leadership Characteristics of Social Entrepreneurs – a Business School Seminar
As a graduate of the University of Leeds, and having achieved a Masters from the Leeds University Business School, Trust Leeds’ Chief Executive was invited to join the Business School’s Leaders in Residence Programme, which matches the theory that is taught with real world practice. Liza explains her leadership path, inspirations and lessons learned. Dr James Roberts, Lecturer in Strategy …