Research clearly shows that high quality care and education makes a huge difference to the long term success of all children, especially those from more vulnerable backgrounds or in poverty. By investing in a child's learning from the start, we not only reap great benefits as a society but also enable children and their families to contribute directly back into their own communities.
As London's largest childcare charity and social enterprise, this fundamental belief drives everything we do, giving us a real responsibility to create genuine community nurseries with the ambition needed to help children and parents together lead the next generation.
LEYF relies on donations each year to continue its valuable work for children, parents and the community. LEYF values all donations - even £10 will help. Your donation will support the cost of providing subsidised nursery places to families in need.
Any donation would be very welcome. Just to give you an idea of why your donation is so valuable to us:
Regular donations
You may wish to donate a monthly or annual amount by Standing Order. This helps us plan for the future and reduces admin costs. Please call the LEYF Fundraising Manager to get details.
Remember, if you are a UK taxpayer, your donation can go even further- we get an extra 28p from the Inland Revenue for every pound you give, helping your donation s-t-r-e-t-c-h. Just download our Gift Aid Form (click here to download a pdf version) and send it in with your donation.
Schools, Churches and other community groups can all benefit greatly from the experience of fundraising and supporting LEYF. If you would like to hold a fundraising event for the benefit of LEYF, please contact the LEYF Fundraising Manager on 020 7834 8679.
LEYF welcomes the opportunity to build successful relationships with new and existing partners. We can offer a range of mutually beneficial opportunities including:
If you are interested in any of these ideas, please contact the LEYF Fundraising Manager by E-Mail (fundraising@leyf.org.uk) or telephone (020 7834 8679) to discuss.
Charitable Trusts and Foundations have helped to make a difference by funding general running costs and specific projects.
LEYF welcomes funding for running costs which is invaluable as it gives the flexibility for us to respond immediately to the needs of our families and children.
However, we also understand that some trusts require specific project proposals which meet their criteria for giving.
LEYF welcomes your support - see the 'Projects' page for details of the projects for which we require funding. If you are interested in any of these ideas, please contact the LEYF Fundraising Manager by E-Mail (fundraising@leyf.org.uk) or telephone (020 7834 8679) to discuss.