Our Parents in the Lead activities fund helps parents (mums, dads, carers, grandparents and expectant parents) run activities for expectant families or families with children under four in the Better Start Bradford area (Bowling and Barkerend, Bradford Moor and Little Horton).
Who is it for?
Smaller parent and community-led organisations in the Better Start Bradford area can apply. The majority of those benefiting from funding must be expectant families or families with children under four.
How much funding is available?
You can apply for a maximum of £2,500 in one year (this can be split across more than one application).
What type of activities will be funded?
Activities must focus on helping children under four to either:
Examples of activities are:
We have adapted these activity examples to suit the current COVID-19 climate, you can still apply for funding to run group and face-to-face activities for when this will be possible in the future. Please check the guidance notes for more information.
How do you apply for funding from the Parents in the Lead activities fund?
There’s a quick, simple application form for parents (and those supporting them) to complete to tell us about your ideas and what these will cost. Please read the COVID-19 changes below to help during this time.
Parents in the lead – activities fund – application form
Parent in the Lead application guidance notes
COVID-19 changes to Parents in the Lead Activities Fund
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we have made the following changes:
Please note that it will be the responsibility of the project to adhere to Government regulations and guidelines around COVID-19 that are in place at the time of project delivery.
Deadline to apply:
The next deadline date will be announced soon
How are decisions made?
Decisions are made by a selection panel, made up of local parents, who look at all the applications and choose the best ideas for local families with children under four to enjoy.
Who has already successfully applied:
Parents in the Lead June 2021 announcement
Parents in the Lead May 2018 announcement
Parents in the Lead December 2017 announcement
Parents in the Lead September 2017 announcement