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The old Cedar bus depot needs a youth football pitch - Kinsley's neighborhood project

We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a youth football pitch - we need $3,650 for materials.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Leeds, England, United Kingdom1,674 views
Kinsley Thomas
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Leeds
For twelve years the neighborhood has asked for a youth football pitch. This year a group of 12 volunteers, including two retired carpenters, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Cedar bus depot, but no funding. We have received donated paint, and the remaining cost is $3,650. It will serve about 486 people, including school children and their families. We'll hold a build day in July and everyone is invited. We're a small team, and every dollar will be spent in the open - I'll post receipts and progress photos. Funds are spent only on materials, permits and safety equipment; all labor is volunteered. Where the $3,650 goes: โ€ข Tools hire and delivery: $380 โ€ข Permits and inspections: $340 โ€ข Materials: $2,930 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

Updates from Kinsley

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 8% funded and the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Esther Nneka Adeyemi ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $20

    โ€œSending love. Thought of Kinsley all day after reading this.โ€

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  • Tareq Bose ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25
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  • Wendy F. MoralesQuestionID verified

    What exactly is the $3,650 for?

    • Kinsley ThomasOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. tools hire and delivery is the big one at $380, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

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