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Wellsprings Together were delighted today to welcome The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to see the vital work of the Near Neighbours Programme in Bradford. The royal couple were hosted at the Khidmat Centre in the heart of one of the most diverse cities in the UK to learn about the work that is being done to bring people together across difference and promote cohesion. The Duke encouraged those present to continue to find spaces to discuss the challenges they face, even when difficult to do so.

Under Growing Lives, grants of up to £25,000 are still available.

Almost a million pounds has now been given to churches and Christian organisations all over the UK to help them connect with children and young people in their communities, with 65 projects set to benefit from the last round of Growing Lives grants.

Paul Hackwood has requested, and the Church Urban Fund has agreed, for him to take a three months’ sabbatical from 1 September to 30 November 2019.

Wellsprings Together - a joint venture between the Church Urban Fund and the Anglican Diocese of Leeds launched on 20th June. This independent charity aims to encourage and support churches, community groups and other faith groups working together to enable flourishing neighbourhoods.

The Board of the Just Finance Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Wallace as the charity’s Programme Director with immediate effect.

This year Great British Bake Off finalist Kim-Joy and the Girls’ Brigade (GB) are helping CUF fight food poverty.

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Standing at 5,895m tall Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s tallest mountain; many have dreamed of taking on the challenge of climbing it. In 2019 the Church Urban Fund are arranging the chance for this once in a lifetime opportunity.