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Welcome to Leergeld Utrecht
More and more children in the Netherlands are unable to participate in activities that are normal for their peers for financial reasons. Currently, in the municipality of Utrecht, 1 in 8 children grow up in poverty. They often stand on the sidelines. Leergeld wants these children to participate!
Leergeld Utrecht therefore supports families so that children aged 0 to 17 can participate in activities inside and outside school. For instance, sports and culture. With our help, children can get their swimming diplomas or take music lessons. We also support the purchase of a laptop, sportswear and/or a bicycle. These everyday necessities help children develop, participate fully and feel that they matter.
Contact
Accessibility
☎️ We can be reached by phone at Monday and Thursday from 9.30-12.00 and on Tuesday from 13:30-14:30 at 030-73 70 332.
✉️ You can also email your question to info@leergeldutrecht.nl.
📱 You can also ask your question via WhatsApp. We answer questions within office hours.
Consultation hours in Kanaleneiland and Overvecht
Leergeld Utrecht organises together with De Geldzaak walk-in consultations once a month in Kanaleneiland and in Overvecht.
Kanaleneiland
📍 Kanaleneiland Library, Al-Masoedilaan 188
📆 Every third Wednesday of the month from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
❗️ The next dates: October 14, November 18 and December 16
Overvecht
📍 Neighbourhood centre The Dreef, Schooneggendreef 27C
📅 Every first Thursday of the month from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
❗️ The next dates: November 5th and December 3rd
Every donation makes a difference
A gift, large or small, makes a difference. With your donation, for example, a child can buy a school backpack or PE kit, take part in music lessons or join a sports team. That way, a child fits in, discovers their talents and builds self-confidence.
This is where Leergeld Utrecht helps
Latest news
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Leergeld Utrecht helps the 7,500th family: help to combat poverty among children remains desperately needed Since its founding in 2000, Stichting Leergeld Utrecht has helped 7,500 Utrecht families. The foundation helps families with little money so that their children can participate in activities that are normal for their age group. Around school, at sports and cultural events, and in…
Volunteer shares experience at Leergeld Utrecht
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New Manager for Stichting Leergeld Utrecht begins
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