Seedlings Foundation

The Foundation was formed in 2017 following the closure of The Seedlings preschool in Rawdon.

A further injection of funds took place in 2019, following the closure of South Leeds Family Childcare.

Both organisations were keen to see that their funds, accumulated over many years of successful work caring for children, should remain in Leeds for the benefit of children and young people living in Leeds, well into the future.

In 2019 following the death of a good friend and trustee of Community Matters (Yorkshire) it was decided to establish the “Sue Knowles memorial fund”, to be used to assist staff working in the sector, to develop their personal skills and qualifications.

The Foundation has Two Funding Streams Providers of childcare/activities to children 0-5 years old. Providers of care/activities to children & young people 6 – 19 years old. Grants have been awarded to Preschools, Nurseries, Outside Play Projects, Special Needs Providers,

The foundation will accept applications from organisations working with children and young people who operate within West Yorkshire Currently the trustees have a rolling system for approving applications and therefore decisions can be made fairly quickly. Applicants must be: A

Applicants should complete an application form and attach additional information, including a copy of their constitution, most recent accounts, safeguarding policy etc. These can be sent by post to the administrators:- Community Matters (Yorkshire) or by e mail to seedlings@communitymatters.org.uk

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Application Process