How can you help?

How can you help?

There are a variety of ways in which you can show your support to, and through, Trust Leeds. Thank you for helping under-served enterprising people and communities to grow their confidence and business ambitions.

Shopping SRG

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Use your purchasing power for good and buy products and services from Trust Leeds’ self-reliant groups, Be Your Own Boss members, and borrowers. Our shop-front catalogues the variety of enterprises Trust Leeds has supported, and links you to them so you can buy direct from members.

Support the heart of Trust Leeds with a gift

  • £10 pays for a community Self-Reliant Group meeting that inspires members
  • £50 helps a new group develop their community or enterprising activity
  • £100 pays for a workshop coach on our Be Your Own Boss SRG programme
  • £1,000 provides micro-finance loans for enterprising people facing poverty, and makes you a Trust Leeds Investor

 

  • Trust Leeds Venture Philanthropists give £5,000 per year to underpin the micro-finance work of Trust Leeds

  • I love Trust Leeds is a ‘badge’ for businesses investing pro bono or cash support of £2,000 each year

  • Trust Leeds Investors give £1,000

  • Trust Leeds Supporters donate £10 per month/£120/equivalent per year

Mentoring

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Share your skills & experiences to encourage others.

Most borrowers are self-employed/sole traders, and often appreciate support, encouragement and a listening ear to help them resolve challenges.

Informal, regular or ad hoc support champions business success

Tell us about the skills you’d like to pass on.

Facilitating

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Introduce borrowers, or nurture new groups yourself.

Do you know people who want to learn more about how being part of Self-Reliant Group brings friendship, fun and a purpose?

Do you know someone who has a good business idea but who also faces poverty and financial exclusion?

Introduce us!

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