Charities

We are currently taking applications for our Community Fund from charities which support Mental Health work, Children or Homeless people.Please email b.d.monypenny@leeds.ac.uk for an application form. The deadline for applications is Friday 20th March 2009.

 Leeds RAG Mission Statement

Leeds RAG (Raise and Give) fundraises for a variety of local, national and international charitable causes. This is realized through fun, student-led events, which provide valuable experiences and useful, transferable skills.

What we do with the money raised

Event organisers decide which charities they want to raise money for; a small percentage of the money raised by RAG events goes towards funding our organization; and a percentage of our larger events go towards our Leeds RAG Community Fund.

Leeds RAG Community Fund

Every year a percentage of the money Leeds RAG raises goes into our Leeds RAG Community Fund. Local, national and international charities are eligible to apply. Small grants, normally £100-£500, are available.

  •   For clarity we’ve divided charitable purposes into the following categories:
    • Cancer research/Support
    • Aids/HIV research/Support
    • Health
    • Mental Health
    • Children
    • Elderly
    • Education
    • Sports
    • Homeless
    • Community
    • Refugees/Asylum seekers
    • Animal/Wildlife
    • Environmental
    • Emergency Aid
    • Other
  • Each year, the RAG committee votes for three priority categories and only small charitable organisations deemed to fit into these categories are eligible to apply.
  • The charitable organisation must have a turnover of £150,000 per annum or less. Priority will be given to local organisations.
  • This year, the RAG committee has voted for organisations that deal with refugees and asylum seekers; the elderly; and cancer research/support. If you feel your organisation is eligible and would like to apply, please email leedsrag_community_fund@hotmail.co.uk for an application form, and send it to the postal address provided. If you have any queries, please send them to leedsrag_community_fund@hotmail.co.uk.
  • Application forms sent by e-mail will not be considered. Please fill in all the required information on the application form. The deadline for submission is Friday 11th April. If you haven’t heard from us by Friday 18th April, consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Successful applicants will be notified by Friday 18th April, and will also be invited to attend the Leeds RAG Charity Presentation Evening.
  • Not all applicants will be successful, but all applicants who meet the criteria will be considered. Good luck!

What we fund

  • We offer up to £500 for community and voluntary groups with charitable aims and objectives.
  • Applicants must have an annual turnover of less than £150,000. All applicants must include a copy of the last financial year’s accounts (if you have them).
  • The donation must be used to fund a new project, or to develop an existing one.
  • The project must show good value for money.
  • We give priority to local groups, but others will be considered.

What we don’t fund

  • Groups promoting a particular religion, political cause, or ideology.
  • Core costs.

Community Fund Terms and Conditions

  • The project will be commenced within 12 months.
  • The funding must only be spent on the project described in the application. Any major changes to the budget must first be approved by Leeds RAG.
  • Any publicity or coverage for this project will accredit Leeds RAG as a benefactor.
  • Failure to abide by these terms and conditions, and Leeds RAG will take the money back.
  • Failure to abide by these terms and conditions will mean you will be unable to apply for Leeds RAG funding in the future.