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Jimbo's Fund is now open for applications!

Jimbo’s Fund was set up by generous local businessman, Jimi Heselden, to support people experiencing adversity in Leeds. Jimi tragically passed away in an accident in 2010, but the fund continues his legacy via support for community organisations.

Key information

• We actively welcome more applications from, or benefitting, people under-represented in our grant making. These are: LGBTQIA+, racially minoritised, d/Deaf or disabled people
• The applicant needs to evidence their track record in Leeds and must have been operating for at least 2 years
• Funds will support people overcoming adversity and applications need to outline how they are addressing the need(s) of people they support
• Projects supporting people in LS8, LS9, LS14 and LS15 will be prioritised
• Organisations applying need to demonstrate a good track record and/or connection with the communities in the city
• The amount requested should be at least 50% of the total cost of the activity
• Only one application per organisation can be considered

Examples of activity that can be funded

• Activities that local people/participants have been consulted on, and the proposal responds to their needs
• We appreciate that many community organisations may wish to seek support towards keeping their community spaces open, alongside more targeted support for people experiencing food and fuel poverty, and other adverse effects of the rise in living costs
• Past funded activity include: supporting asylum seekers with food and clothing; helping families access baby essentials, such as cots and bedding; street-level youth work for young people disengaged from mainstream services

Grant holders who received a 3 year grant in 2025 will not be eligible for this round

Grant size: £1,000 to £10,000

Location: Leeds

Duration: 1 year (12 months fixed)

Deadline: 12/10/2026 at 12 noon

Decisions: February 2027

Read more and apply here