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June 29, 2018

Introducing… Our New Small Funds Projects

It’s hard to believe we’re already up to Round Seven of our Small Funds project! The Small Funds give local organisations a chance to try something new…
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June 28, 2018

Tackling Loneliness Amongst Older LGBT+ People

On 28 June 1968, patrons of the Stonewall Inn resisted a police raid on the venue. Raids on bars and clubs which served openly LGBT+ people were…
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June 27, 2018

Introducing… In Mature Company

You heard right! We’ve commissioned 11 new Time to Shine projects this year, and one of them is “In Mature Company,” delivered by our returning partner Yorkshire…
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June 25, 2018

Introducing…. Don’t Call Me Old

This year, Time to Shine has commissioned 11 new projects to combat and learn about social isolation in Leeds. One of them is the “Don’t Call Me…
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June 14, 2018

Round 8 of Small Funds is Accepting Applications

Our Small Funds project, administered by Leeds Community Foundation, is currently accepting applications for its eighth round of funding.  Organisations may apply for between £5,000 and £10,000…
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May 31, 2018

Where’s Wally? At Kirkstall Abbey!

We’re on the hunt for Wallys If you spot any lost Wallys wandering around Leeds next weekend then point them in the direction of Kirkstall Abbey, where…
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May 31, 2018

Three Years of Time to Shine

It’s hard to believe that it’s been three years since Time to Shine started. We’ve learned so much, reached so many people, but there is still so…
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May 22, 2018

Time to Shine Student Placement: Reflections from Mackenzie

“My Name is Mackenzie and I work for the Leeds Older Peoples Forum” has been my catch phrase for the past 5 weeks whilst completing my University…
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May 8, 2018

And it’s Goodnight from Jim

I’m Administration and Communications Officer for Time to Shine and I’ve worked for Leeds Older People’s Forum for the best part of three years. After careful consideration…
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May 8, 2018

Centre for Ageing Better: Call for Practice

Centre for Ageing Better, as part of our review with Government, is looking for examples of inspiring practice that support more people in later life to make…
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