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2 Mar 2026

Two Highly Commended Teams At GB Care Awards

Community Integrated Care was proud to celebrate recognition for two of our...

Community Integrated Care · More info
2 Mar 2026

New Autism AIM Service Manager Appointed

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Eloise Sutcliffe as Autism AIM...

The Advonet Group · More info
2 Mar 2026

Introducing Eloise, our new Service Manager

We are pleased to announce that Autism AIM has a new Service Manager. Eloise...

Leeds Autism AIM · More info
27 Feb 2026

Lisa Connell Joins Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity as Patron

We are incredibly proud to announce that Lisa Connell has officially joined...

Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity · More info
25 Feb 2026

DEX- Here for deaf young people

🌟 Deaf Experience (DEX) – Inspiring Deaf Young People Across Yorkshire Who are...

VOLUNTARY ACTION - LEEDS · More info
4 Feb 2026

PAFRAS 20th Birthday Celebration

Positive Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (PAFRAS) is celebrating 20...

VOLITION - LEEDS · More info
3 Feb 2026

Male IDVA

Staying Put is recruiting a Male Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)...

STAYING PUT · More info
2 Feb 2026

Training sessions for new volunteers in February and March

In the next couple of months, we will be providing free training sessions for...

The Advonet Group · More info
27 Jan 2026

Join a ‘Community Conversation’ with Leeds Involving People & Birthrights

We’re excited to invite you to take part in a Community Conversation hosted by...

VOLUNTARY ACTION - LEEDS · More info
19 Jan 2026

Support for young LGBTQIA+ people – Empower Hour from The Alphabet Collective

Empower Hour is exclusively for young people aged 18-25 years old within the...

VOLUNTARY ACTION - LEEDS · More info
31 Dec 2025

Our Top 12 Most Inspiring People of 2025

From powerful advocacy to ground-breaking creativity, there have been so many...

Creative Support · More info
19 Dec 2025

Young Person’s IDVA (YPVA)

This is a new and exciting opportunity within Survive and Thrive. As part of a...

STAYING PUT · More info
19 Dec 2025

Children’s IDVA (CHIDVA)

This is a new and exciting opportunity within Survive and Thrive. As part of a...

STAYING PUT · More info
16 Dec 2025

Job Vacancy: Autism AIM Service Manager

Salary: £21,319.32 Hours: 22.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location:...

The Advonet Group · More info
8 Dec 2025

A big thank you and farewell to Cleveland, our Chair of Trustees

This month we say farewell to Cleveland Henry, after 7 years as a Trustee of...

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR LEEDS · More info
5 Dec 2025

Our Christmas and New Year 2025-26 Opening Times

For the Christmas and New Year period, we will be closed on some dates. This is...

The Advonet Group · More info
2 Dec 2025

Job Vacancy: Universal Advocate

Job Title: Universal Advocate Salary: £12,928 actual salary (£24,240 full-time...

The Advonet Group · More info
2 Dec 2025

Job Vacancy: Finance Administrator

Job title: Finance Administrator Salary: £18,524.42 actual salary (£24,809.50...

The Advonet Group · More info
2 Dec 2025

Job Vacancy: Finance Administrator

Job Title: Finance Administrator Salary: £24,809.50 FTE Actual Salary:...

The Advonet Group · More info
1 Dec 2025

Asha celebrates 40 years of changing lives

SOME 150 service users, partners, trustees and colleagues gathered at Yasin...

Asha Neighbourhood Project · More info
1 Dec 2025

A new simpler way to give feedback on our services

Are you one of clients or a professional in a service area who has had contact...

The Advonet Group · More info
27 Nov 2025

When we are open: Christmas/New Year 2025-26

During the Christmas and New Year period, Leeds Autism AIM will be running a...

Leeds Autism AIM · More info
24 Nov 2025

Advocacy, Deprivation of Liberty and Cheshire West ruling challenges

Part of advocacy’s role is to ensure that our clients’ rights are...

The Advonet Group · More info
21 Nov 2025

Bronchiectasis in children

Bronchiectasis in children awilliams Fri, 11/21/2025 - 13:28 Bronchiectasis in...

British Lung Foundation · More info
17 Nov 2025

From isolation to advocacy: My journey as a young carer

Hey! I’m Rumaysa, a 15-year-old young carer for two of my older siblings. I...

Sense · More info
6 Nov 2025

Trustees’ Week: Jodie’s Story

For Trustees’ Week 2025 (3rd-7th November), we spoke to Jodie...

The Advonet Group · More info
3 Nov 2025

Meet our new Trustees

To celebrate Trustees’ Week 2025 (Monday 3rd-Friday 7th November), we are...

The Advonet Group · More info
3 Nov 2025

Antony Kildare

Trustee Chair from August 2025 A highly respected and accomplished senior...

Leeds Hospitals Charity · More info
29 Oct 2025

Job Vacancy: AIM Coordinator

Job title: AIM Coordinator – Leeds, Bradford and Craven Autism AIM Salary:...

The Advonet Group · More info
15 Oct 2025

Advocacy Contract Renewed Until 2028

We are delighted to announce that our contract for providing both statutory and...

The Advonet Group · More info
15 Oct 2025

How Autism AIM’s Peer-Led Groups Stand Alongside You

For Advocacy Awareness Week 2025 (13th-17th October), we are looking at how our...

Leeds Autism AIM · More info
14 Oct 2025

Vision Care’s new brand and strategy launched on World Homeless Day

As the world marks World Sight Day (9 October) and World Homelessness Day (10...

VISION CARE FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE · More info
14 Oct 2025

Jessie Reid, Research + Innovation Advocacy Officer

Jessie Reid, Research + Innovation Advocacy Officer ldavies Tue, 10/14/2025 -...

British Lung Foundation · More info
14 Oct 2025

Honouring 150 Years of Walter Hook

This year, along with our friends at Leeds Minster, Leeds Church Institute is...

Leeds Church Institute · More info
13 Oct 2025

Black History Month Celebration

Join us at Feel Good Factor on Wednesday 15th October 2025 for our Black...

Feel Good Factor · More info
12 Oct 2025

Health Complaints Advocacy: How we can help

The general public are often very supportive of the principles of the NHS, and...

The Advonet Group · More info
9 Oct 2025

World Mental Health Day 2025: Battle for the Lifeline support

To mark World Mental Health Day 2025 (Friday 10th October), our Advocacy Lead...

The Advonet Group · More info
7 Oct 2025

Peer Support Volunteers and Mentors wanted: Training this Autumn

As part of our work funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, we are...

Leeds Autism AIM · More info
2 Oct 2025

Black History Month: Learning from Strength, Celebrating Connection

As we celebrate Black History Month 2025, we also celebrate the power of...

The Advonet Group · More info
24 Sep 2025

Gender and Sexuality

Click the pink text to open the links.  Resources for LGBTQI+ autistic...

Leeds Autism Services · More info
22 Sep 2025

What we can help you with at Community Advocacy Hubs

Every week, our Community Advocacy service runs regular Community Advocacy Hubs...

The Advonet Group · More info
8 Sep 2025

Making Space celebrates National Inclusion Week® 2025

This September, Making Space is proud to stand alongside thousands of...

Making Space · More info
1 Sep 2025

Leeds Domestic Violence Service’ IDVA Team Achieves Leading Light Accreditation

Leeds Domestic Violence Service has achieved the Leading Lights accreditation...

LEEDS WOMEN'S AID · More info
27 Aug 2025

Women’s Aid Statement on Government Measures to Challenge ‘Honour’-Based Abuse  

Women’s Aid Statement on Government Measures to Challenge ‘Honour’-Based...

Leeds Women’s Aid · More info
27 Aug 2025

Women’s Aid Statement on Government Measures to Challenge ‘Honour’-Based Abuse  

Women’s Aid Statement on Government Measures to Challenge ‘Honour’-Based...

Leeds Women’s Aid · More info
15 Aug 2025

Anthony Kildare

Trustee Chair from August 2025 A highly respected and accomplished senior...

Leeds Hospitals Charity · More info
13 Aug 2025

Autism and Suicide Prevention Project

Leeds Autism AIM is currently running a one-year Autism and Suicide Prevention...

Leeds Autism AIM · More info
31 Jul 2025

Job Vacancy: CHANGE Enterprise Manager

Salary: £30,662.95 pro rata (Actual for 20 hours £16,353.57) Hours: 20 hours...

The Advonet Group · More info
17 Jul 2025

Season 6, Episode 4: New Beginnings – Rebuilding Life and Career After Prison

What’s it really like to go through the justice system? Experts by Experience...

Catch22 · More info
15 Jul 2025

Job Vacancy: Support Worker

Salary: £23,809.50 FTE equivalent Hours: 16 per week Closing date: Friday 8th...

The Advonet Group · More info
15 Jul 2025

Job Vacancy: Project Coordinator

Salary: £26,157.31 (FTE) Hours: 20 per week Closing date: Friday 8th August...

The Advonet Group · More info
2 Jul 2025

Jordan Allan attends Enable’s quarterly self-advocacy forum

Service Quality Director Jordan Allan recently represented Thera (Scotland) at...

Thera North · More info
23 Jun 2025

Afrikindness Releases 2024 Trustee Report Showcasing a Year of Impact and Growth

Inspiring the world around us through acts of kindness. < Back to News and...

Afrikindness · More info
22 Jun 2025

Afrikindness Neurodiversity Community Programme – One Year On: A Powerful Movement for Change

Inspiring the world around us through acts of kindness. < Back to News and...

Afrikindness · More info
19 Jun 2025

Empowerment Through Self-Advocacy: Resources and slides

Our Empowerment Through Self-Advocacy event on Friday 13th June saw around 60...

The Advonet Group · More info
19 Jun 2025

Empowerment Through Self-Advocacy: Resources and slides

Our Empowerment Through Self-Advocacy event on Friday 13th June saw around 60...

The Advonet Group · More info
17 Jun 2025

Refugee Week 2025 Calendar

Monday 16th June Celebrate the Power of Community at Meeting Point 2:30pm –...

Leeds Refugee Forum · More info
17 Jun 2025

Safe blog: The barriers making survivors’ journeys to safety more difficult and dangerous

The barriers making survivors’ journeys to safety more difficult and...

Leeds Women’s Aid · More info
16 Jun 2025

Bradley wins for championing inclusion - 2025 Learning Disability and Autism Leaders Awards Winner

We are thrilled to announce that Bradley George Wilson, a person we support in...

Making Space · More info
16 Jun 2025

Honouring Excellence: St Anne’s PROUD Awards 2025

On  Wednesday 11th June, we gathered at Headingley Stadium in Leeds for our...

St Anne’s Community Services · More info
12 Jun 2025

Wallington doctor receives award for volunteer work with lung health charity

Wallington doctor receives award for volunteer work with lung health charity...

British Lung Foundation · More info
5 Jun 2025

Richard Djan-Krofa Wins the 2025 Different Strokes Outstanding Contribution Award

We are delighted to announce that Richard Djan-Krofa has been awarded the 2025...

Different Strokes · More info
3 Jun 2025

Fundraising Heroes of 2025: The Tom Collins Fundraising Team

We are proud to announce our Fundraising Heroes of 2025: the extraordinary Tom...

Different Strokes · More info
3 Jun 2025

Bridie Kirsopp Named Peer Support Champion

We’re delighted to announce that Bridie Kirsopp has been awarded our Peer...

Different Strokes · More info
3 Jun 2025

Signing up to the West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter

We are delighted to announce that The Advonet Group has signed up to the West...

The Advonet Group · More info
3 Jun 2025

Signing up to the West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter

We are delighted to announce that The Advonet Group has signed up to the West...

The Advonet Group · More info
21 May 2025

Our plans for Leeds Learning Disability Week 2025

This year, our Learning Disability Projects, including Asking You!, will be...

The Advonet Group · More info
15 May 2025

Advocacy, mental health and accessing services and the community

For Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 (12th-18th May), two of our Advocacy...

The Advonet Group · More info
15 May 2025

Advocacy, mental health and accessing services and the community

For Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 (12th-18th May), two of our Advocacy...

The Advonet Group · More info
14 May 2025

Podcast - Episode 35

In this episode we are joined by Peter Townson. Pete is the Projects and...

Leeds Autism Services · More info
13 May 2025

Workshops and talks confirmed for Self-Advocacy event

We have a schedule, speakers and workshops confirmed for next month’s...

The Advonet Group · More info
13 May 2025

Workshops and talks confirmed for Self-Advocacy event

We have a schedule, speakers and workshops confirmed for next month’s...

The Advonet Group · More info
12 May 2025

Making Space support worker attends Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace

We are proud to share that Tony Linney, a dedicated Support Worker from our...

Making Space · More info
9 May 2025

Women’s Aid respond to plans to provide more consistent support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse announced by the Ministry of Justice

Women’s Aid respond to plans to provide more consistent support to survivors of...

Leeds Women’s Aid · More info
28 Apr 2025

Jessie Reid, Research and Innovation Advocacy Officer

Jessie Reid, Research and Innovation Advocacy Officer ldavies Mon, 04/28/2025 -...

British Lung Foundation · More info
28 Apr 2025

Empowerment Through Self-Advocacy: Save the date for our event!

This summer, we will be holding a free event about how empowering people...

The Advonet Group · More info
28 Apr 2025

Empowerment Through Self-Advocacy: Save the date for our event!

This summer, we will be holding a free event about how empowering people...

The Advonet Group · More info
24 Apr 2025

Big crowd gathers to celebrate AIM’s 10th anniversary

Last week, we held a special event to mark Autism AIM’s 10th anniversary. We...

Leeds Autism AIM · More info
24 Apr 2025

Big crowd gathers to celebrate AIM’s 10th anniversary

Last week, we held a special event to mark Autism AIM’s 10th anniversary. We...

Leeds Autism AIM · More info
10 Apr 2025

Shaping the Supported Housing Act through lived experience

Sam Dalton, Policy, Campaigns and External Affairs Manager, and Martin Burrows,...

Emmaus · More info
3 Apr 2025

Autism information event at White Rose Centre: Help is available in Leeds

This month, a group of local charities are holding a free event for World...

Leeds Autism AIM · More info
31 Mar 2025

Follow us on Bluesky!

As you may know, we are leaving X/Twitter today. This means from Tuesday 1st...

The Advonet Group · More info
31 Mar 2025

Follow us on Bluesky!

As you may know, we are leaving X/Twitter today. This means from Tuesday 1st...

The Advonet Group · More info
25 Mar 2025

Schedule confirmed for AIM’s 10th anniversary celebration event

The schedule for Autism AIM’s 10th anniversary celebration event has been...

The Advonet Group · More info
25 Mar 2025

Schedule confirmed for AIM’s 10th anniversary celebration event

The schedule for Autism AIM’s 10th anniversary celebration event has been...

The Advonet Group · More info
25 Mar 2025

Schedule confirmed for AIM’s 10th anniversary celebration event

The schedule for Autism AIM’s 10th anniversary celebration event has been...

Leeds Autism AIM · More info
21 Mar 2025

From volunteer to leader – celebrating Bradley as a finalist in the Learning Disability and Autism Leaders Awards 2025

National social care charity Making Space is incredibly proud that Bradley, a...

Making Space · More info
19 Mar 2025

Support workers’ healthcare advocacy saves man’s life

Healthcare advocacy is a key part of support work, where sometimes you will...

Thera North · More info
4 Mar 2025

The Benefits of Counselling While Waiting for an ADHD Diagnosis

  For many individuals, the journey toward an ADHD diagnosis can be long,...

Phoenix Health and Wellbeing · More info
7 Feb 2025

Food with Purpose, Music with Meaning

In late January, our Resource Centre, in Leeds, hosted an inspiring event,...

St Anne’s Community Services · More info
16 Jan 2025

Reflecting on the successes and lessons learnt through campaigning for important changes to public health in the UK.  

A summary of the presentation given at the International Federation for Spina...

Shine (Spina bifida, Hydrocephalus, Information, Networking, Equality) · More info
14 Jan 2025

Greening Gipton

Greening GiptonGreening Gipton was a programme of activities for building...

Space2 Leeds · More info
8 Jan 2025

LIFE’s training sessions from January to March

Our LIFE project – Leep1 Inclusion For Employment – will be running free...

Leep1  · More info
8 Jan 2025

LIFE’s training sessions from January to March

Our LIFE project – Leep1 Inclusion For Employment – will be running free...

Leep1  · More info
5 Dec 2024

Relaunching LIFE’s Steering Group

Learning Disability Services at The Advonet Group are relaunching our Leep1...

Leep1  · More info
5 Dec 2024

Relaunching LIFE’s Steering Group

Learning Disability Services at The Advonet Group are relaunching our Leep1...

Leep1  · More info
4 Dec 2024

Make a difference: Become our new Treasurer!

We are looking for someone to join our Board of Trustees as our new Treasurer....

The Advonet Group · More info
28 Nov 2024

Our Christmas and New Year 2024-25 opening times

For the upcoming festive period, some of our services will be closed on certain...

The Advonet Group · More info
28 Nov 2024

Ann-Marie commended at Employee Owner of the Year awards

Ann-Marie Conway, Seetec’s Associate Director for Employee Ownership, has...

Pluss · More info
14 Nov 2024

Folic Acid Fortification Prevents Neural Tube Defects

Shine is delighted to share a significant development in the prevention of...

Shine (Spina bifida, Hydrocephalus, Information, Networking, Equality) · More info
1 Nov 2024

Autism AIM celebrates 10th anniversary

Our Autism AIM service, which includes Leeds Autism AIM, the Autism AIM –...

The Advonet Group · More info
10 Oct 2024

World Mental Health Day: Our IMHA team’s self-help tools

Today (Thursday 10th October 2024) is World Mental Health Day. This year’s...

The Advonet Group · More info
20 Aug 2024

Impact Report 2023 – 2024

Leeds Refugee Forum Impact Report 2023 – 2024 After another wonderful and...

Leeds Refugee Forum · More info
3 Jul 2024

Leep1 Inclusion For Employment (LIFE) – Group Consultation

Starting this summer, Leep1 and The Advonet Group will run consultation groups...

Leep1  · More info
3 Jul 2024

Leep1 Inclusion For Employment (LIFE) – Group Consultation

Starting this summer, Leep1 and The Advonet Group will run consultation groups...

Leep1  · More info
25 Jun 2024

Runnymede Trust Partnership

Empowering Women of Colour through Dialogue and Support During Inclusion Week...

Race Equality Network · More info
25 Jun 2024

Women Leading the Way Network

Empowering Women of Colour through Dialogue and Support During Inclusion Week...

Race Equality Network · More info
25 Jun 2024

Root Out Racism

Leading the Charge Against Racial Inequality We were at the forefront of...

Race Equality Network · More info
4 Jun 2024

Leeds Refugee Week 2024

Our HomeRefugee Week 2024 Schedule For more information and enquiries, please...

Leeds Refugee Forum · More info
1 May 2024

Vacancies

Current Vacancies Trustee Could you support Leeds Christian Community Trust...

LEEDS CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY TRUST · More info
16 Feb 2024

Leeds Hospitals Charity supports official launch of children's research partnership

Leeds Hospitals Charity has invested £2.6 million to support a £5...

Leeds Hospitals Charity · More info
15 Feb 2024

Can you help? Complete the survey

Have you been to any of our groups? Disabled People’s Action Group Bradford...

EQUALITY TOGETHER · More info
31 Jan 2024

Group & Self Advocacy Autumn/Winter 2023-24 Update

Equality Together supports a number of groups as part of its Lot 2 funding....

EQUALITY TOGETHER · More info
10 Jun 2023

LEARNING &#38; ADVOCACY TRAINING

Previous storytellers from the learning disabled community in Leeds...

Lippy People · More info
18 Nov 2022

Leeds Autism AIM Toolkit

Leeds Autism AIM have produced a series of tools to help autistic adults in...

Leeds Autism Services · More info
11 Oct 2022

Autism Help (Adults)

Leeds Autism Services  Leeds Autism Services are a charity dedicated to...

Leeds Autism Services · More info
25 Nov 2021

White Ribbon Campaign

GIPSIL have recently launched a new Domestic Abuse service available for young...

GIPSIL · More info
8 Jul 2021

Advice, Signposting and Family Support (Adults)

Click on the pink text to open the links.  Leeds Autism Services ...

Leeds Autism Services · More info