Projects we have funded
We empower grassroots groups and volunteers to deliver projects that inspire communities to use and shape their local park on their own terms. To support to our work in community green spaces, make a donation here.
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Cross Flatts FC
Cross Flatts FC brings residents together at Hunslet Moor Park for a fantastic day of football, fun, and community connection.
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Friends of Stanningley Park
Friends of Stanningley Park brings community together for a picnic in the park
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Bramley Baths
Bramley Baths proves exercise can be both energising and peaceful with silent Zumba in the park
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Stanningley Park Bowling Club
Stanningley Park Bowling Club offers brews and banter at new Winter volunteering sessions.
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Champions Community Sport & Health CIC
Champions Community Sport & Health CIC promote youth sport at Hunslet Moor Park.
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Involve Leeds
Involve Leeds supports residents to build their confidence in discovering Hunslet’s green spaces.
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LS-TEN
LS-TEN introduces residents of all ages to roller-skating at Hunslet Moor Park
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Friends of Hunslet Moor
Friends of Hunslet Moor invite families to enjoy their local park.
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Harehills Action Team
Harehills Action Team invites residents to explore their local park with creative guided walk.
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Highfield Methodist Church
Highfield Methodist Church revives popular community fun run.
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Friends of Wortley Rec
Friends of Wortley Rec host community celebration in their local park.
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Better Leeds Communities
Better Leeds Communities invites Burley residents to learn more about their local green heritage with Walk & Talk group.
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Community Learning Partnerships
Community Learning Partnerships gathers Harehills families to connect with nature and their neighbours.
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Friends of Burley Park
Friends of Burley Park lead community planting efforts at Burley Park.
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LS14 Trust, Rein Revolution & Climate Action Seacroft
Seacroft volunteers lead community celebration at The Rein Park.
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Hello Hip Hop
Hello Hip Hop uplifts communities through dance, art and planting workshops.
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Harehills Bowling Club
Harehills Bowling Club invites residents of all ages to compete in Summer ‘Bowlympics’.
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RETAS
RETAS introduces city green space to asylum seekers and refugees.
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Left Bank Leeds
Left Bank Leeds inspires residents to reflect and connect with yoga and art in the park.
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England Netball
England Netball brings community netball sessions to Meanwood Park.
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Friends of Stanningley Park
Friends of Stanningley Park lights up their local green space with inaugural lantern parade.
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Meanwood Park path restoration
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Miles Hill (Hill Top) Playground
Love Leeds Parks were delighted to contribute funding to the Miles Hill (Hill Top) scheme to rejuvenate a children’s playground.
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Kirkstall in Bloom
Grant was used to plant bulbs and develop flower beds.
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Damasq
Secured a grant to deliver educational walks around Leeds parks, combined with yoga and exploration of wildlife in green spaces.
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Ouzlewell in Bloom
Used their grant to strengthen a sense of neighbourhood in their local area and improve the environment for the community, visitors and wildlife.
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Hyde Park Source
Received a grant to engage local people in practical and educational outdoor activities on Rosebank Millennium Green and transform the area into an accessible and beautiful place.
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Friends of Cross Flatts Park
Friends of Cross Flatts Park secured a grant to plant a bulb border and wildflower bed, and install an information sign.
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Beeston in Bloom
Beeston in Bloom received a small grant to install a new information board and litter bin, making the green space more welcoming to local residents.
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The Conservation Volunteers
The Conservation Volunteers were given a grant to deliver environmental education classes to groups of school children from deprived areas.
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Halton in Bloom
Halton in Bloom secured a grant for the planting of 6 semi-mature trees in Grove Road Park to inspire the community to get involved with conservation projects. The planting of these trees motivated local people to plant a further 2,000 saplings across Halton.
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Collingham and Linton Parish Council
Collingham and Linton Parish Council’s grant funded the creation of a seating area and wildflower meadow in Beck Wood. Additionally, information boards were installed and the carpark improved to ensure the safety of visitors discovering the green space.
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Boston Spa Parish Council
Boston Spa Parish Council used their grant to install a shelter in Stables Lane Community Park. The shelter provides cover to visitors to the newly-created green space, allowing it to be enjoyed even during poor weather.
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Rodley Nature Reserve
Rodley Nature Reserve’s grant improved its dragonfly pond area, a well-known hotspot for the amazing insect. Volunteers planted a birch tree copse to provide additional insect habitat and constructed a path to make the pond more accessible.
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Friends of Gledhow Valley Woods
Friends of Gledhow Valley Woods received a small grant to restore a heavily-silted pond in the much loved woodland. The pond has a mix of deep and shallow areas to encourage diverse wildlife.
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Leeds Coppice Workers
Leeds Coppice Workers secured a grant to restore woodland in North Leeds. The grant funded the creation and installation of bundles of sticks to strengthen river banks, reduce flood risk and create new habitat.