Vulnerable families across West Yorkshire are now accessing vital support and advice thanks to an initiative funded through the partnership between Quickline and Leeds Community Foundation.
The Pudsey Community Project aims to transform Pudsey and surrounding areas for those most vulnerable and disadvantaged, through the provision of a wide range of initiatives including:
- A key scheme is the Pantry sessions which offers fresh, frozen and store cupboard food for an affordable membership fee, helping families reduce their weekly shopping bills while also enabling them to save into a Credit Union savings account through the FoodSavers network.
- Beyond food support, the organisation runs a diverse range of services including a seniors’ lunch club, kids’ clothing scheme, youth work, repair café and bereavement café – creating a community hub where people can access help across multiple areas of their lives.
Quickline’s funding, delivered through the Leeds Community Foundation, has enabled the project to fund additional hours for a member of staff dedicated to signposting service users to essential support. This means more people can access advice on savings, bills, technology and other crucial everyday matters that might otherwise feel overwhelming.
Hear what Quickline and Pudsey Community Project had to say
Richard Dimery, CEO at Pudsey Community Project, said: “Pudsey Community Project exists to transform our locality with and for the local community, especially those most vulnerable and disadvantaged. But we can only operate our holistic and sustainable work with the support of funders such as Quickline who are investing in the signposting and support services which enable us to help households most at risk of falling into crisis to maximise their chances and be empowered to thrive instead.
“Quickline’s funding has helped us with the tools and staffing we need to provide digitally inclusive signposting including practical tech solutions and funding for our signposting manager. Their support is both making a real difference and a huge encouragement.”
The funding has also supported the purchase of a TV display screen and laptops, which provide service users with access to information during their visits, ensuring everyone who walks through the door can get the guidance and resources they need to navigate everyday challenges.
Connor Moore, Quickline’s Social Value Executive lead for Quickline, added: “What became clear during our time at Pudsey Community Project is that digital confidence and access to the right information can be transformative. By supporting the staff who provide that crucial signposting, we’re helping ensure vulnerable households don’t just survive, but have the tools and support to thrive.”
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