Posted on: 27th March 2025

A community project which provided lifeline support during the Covid pandemic has celebrated its fifth birthday with a special event.

Pudsey Community Project exists to support and empower vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Pudsey, Swinnow, Calverley, Farsley, Rodley and Woodhall.

Last year, its foodbank distributed 818 food parcels, its Reduce Reuse Kids’ Clothes section gave out over seven tonnes of fabric, and the community pantry had 4,832 visits, saving customers over £96,500 on shopping bills.

CEO Richard Dimery welcomed attendees to a special birthday celebration at the project’s base in Fartown on Friday.

“We are always listening to our community and bringing people together to make a local difference,” Mr Dimery said. “Our values are those of a community anchor – being a gateway, not just a gatekeeper.

“We value the local, not just seeking to change what is wrong but celebrate and amplify what is right in the community.”

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