Supporting Leeds Third Sector To Thrive.

Welcome to Doing Good Leeds.

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Your hub for the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in Leeds.
Powered by Voluntary Action Leeds and Forum Central.
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Our mission is to help strengthen and champion the third sector in Leeds.
We bring people together who do good. We connect communities and services to help people live healthier lives for longer. We believe that a sustainable, thriving third sector is what makes Leeds great.
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Forum Central is the collective voice and advocate for the health and care third sector in Leeds. We provide advocacy and representation to the sector and connect the VCSE sector with the NHS in Leeds.
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Voluntary Action Leeds is the infrastructure organisation for Leeds – what used to be known as the ‘council for voluntary services (CVS)’. We provide services and support to the sector, and influence policy in Leeds.
Voluntary Action Leeds
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Forum Central is the collective voice and advocate for the health and care third sector in Leeds. We provide advocacy and representation to the sector and connect the VCSE sector with the NHS in Leeds.
logog of Forum Central, a hexagon made up of concentric lines of rainbow colours
Forum Central is the collective voice and advocate for the health and care third sector in Leeds. We provide advocacy and representation to the sector and connect the VCSE sector with the NHS in Leeds.
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Starting your organisation or group

Get help to turn your idea, group or project into a business for good.

Funding
and finance

Find grant funding and get help with your finances, payroll and budgeting.

Governance: How to legally run your group

Get information about how to run and manage a group effectively.

Trustees:
Roles and recruitment

Who is involved in running a group? What are different people’s roles and responsibilities.

Safeguarding

What you need to know about Safeguarding and where to get safeguarding training.

Workforce Wellbeing

Support your workers and volunteers with consideration for their wellbeing.

Become a Trustee

Make a difference in your community. Share your skills and be part of the charity sector.
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