Community groups in Farnley and Wortley was can bid for funds from a government initiative providing financial assistance to vulnerable households facing the rising cost of living.
The Household Support Fund is now live and runs until March 2026, with funds allocated to local councils to distribute support.Â
The funds for Farnley and Wortley wards will be distributed by Armley Helping Hands CEO Dawn Newsome, who is keen to ensure funding is allocated to frontline community organisation, groups, churches and schools who have the understanding of their community and the barriers individuals and families are facing.
The purpose of the fund is to help households with essential costs like food, energy and wider necessities.
The fund operates until March 31, 2026 and there is a total of £5,000 to distribute.
Deadline application is 2 July 2025. Contact Dawn.newsome@Armleyhelpinghands.org with your idea and ambition.