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30 Jan 2026

BGS student secures coveted place at Italia Conti

Aspiring stage star Charlotte D has been accepted onto a highly competitive...

THE FREE GRAMMAR SCHOOL OF KING CHARLES II AT BRADFORD · More info
22 Jan 2026

Fundraising gaming marathon, Gameblast 2026

Friday 27th February 2026 Gameblast is a 24-hour gaming marathon designed to...

William Merritt Centre · More info
12 Jan 2026

LGBTQ+ charity Out Together and Patient.info secure Government funding to expand digital services 

Yorkshire-based LGBTQ+ charity Out Together has proudly partnered with...

VOLUNTARY ACTION - LEEDS · More info
7 Jan 2026

Stay Well This Winter 2025

We’ve awarded £57,000 to 20 Leeds community organisations to help people stay...

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR LEEDS · More info
16 Dec 2025

Looking back on 20 years of Leeds Community Foundation

2025 marked the 20th anniversary of our very first grant. It’s been a year for...

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR LEEDS · More info
11 Dec 2025

Winter Wellbeing Booklets 2025

Winter and Christmas can be a challenging time for many of us. If you need...

Touchstone · More info
5 Dec 2025

Blackberry Court Celebrates Award Win and Official Opening

Blackberry Court Celebrates Award Win and Official Opening Corporate news...

Sanctuary Housing Association · More info
4 Dec 2025

Catch22 Energise programme surpasses 2,000 participants – generating millions of pounds in social return and changing lives

The Energise programme, delivered by Catch22 and funded by Shell UK, has...

Catch22 · More info
3 Dec 2025

Continuing A Positive Connection

Our successful men’s group, Connect, has been running since 2018, and...

Feel Good Factor · More info
24 Nov 2025

More Than a Roof: How Emmaus helped Rhys rebuild his life

At Christmas, most of us look forward to warmth, comfort, and time with the...

Emmaus · More info
17 Nov 2025

Care at Christmas Appeal 2025 - Care for others, care for yourself

At Making Space, we’re dedicated to supporting people living with mental...

Making Space · More info
12 Nov 2025

How Do We Reconnect Emotionally and Bring Back Intimacy?

How Do We Reconnect Emotionally and Bring Back Intimacy? Emotional connection...

UK Counselling Network · More info
12 Nov 2025

How to Stop Fighting in a Relationship

How to Stop Fighting in a Relationship Arguments are part of every...

UK Counselling Network · More info
28 Oct 2025

Lunch Clubs 2025

Leeds Community Foundation works in partnership with Leeds City Council’s...

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR LEEDS · More info
23 Oct 2025

We All Are One wins national recognition at the Carers UK Awards 2025

We’re delighted to share that our Doncaster-based carers support group,...

Making Space · More info
17 Sep 2025

What is Autism?

An easier to navigate version of this page can be found here.  ...

Leeds Autism Services · More info
17 Sep 2025

How Do We Reconnect Emotionally and Bring Back Intimacy?

How Do We Reconnect Emotionally and Bring Back Intimacy? Emotional connection...

UK Counselling Network · More info
10 Sep 2025

How to Stop Fighting in a Relationship

How to Stop Fighting in a Relationship Arguments are part of every...

UK Counselling Network · More info
10 Sep 2025

Suicide Prevention Grants 2025

We’ve invested more than £100,000 in vital suicide prevention work in Leeds. 7...

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR LEEDS · More info
3 Sep 2025

We All Are One – Making Space carers support group named finalist in the Carers UK Awards 2025

We are proud to announce that ‘We All Are One’ Making Space Carers...

Making Space · More info
28 Aug 2025

Leeds Sensory Service Sessions – Sep/Oct 25

Leeds Sensory Service Sessions will be at OPAL every second Thursday of the...

OPAL (Older People’s Action in the Locality) · More info
26 Aug 2025

Lunch Clubs with Leeds Irish Health and Homes

We recently spoke to Leeds Irish Health and Homes about their work and their...

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR LEEDS · More info
7 Aug 2025

Making Space begins a fresh chapter for community mental health support in Stockport

We’re proud to share that Making Space has been awarded the contract by...

Making Space · More info
31 Jul 2025

A Thank You to The Radcliffe Trust

We’re delighted to share that the Radcliffe Trust has awarded Yorkshire Youth...

YORKSHIRE YOUTH AND MUSIC LIMITED · More info
28 Jul 2025

Forging Friendships

Developing and maintaining friendships can reduce feelings of loneliness and...

Leeds Autism Services · More info
23 Jul 2025

Building happy, healthy lives in New Wortley & Armley

We recently caught up with New Wortley Community Association. They told us...

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR LEEDS · More info
16 Jul 2025

Lunch Clubs provide vital support for Leeds older people

Over the past year, 92 lunch clubs have been supporting older people across...

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR LEEDS · More info
14 Jul 2025

Lift Yourself Out of Loneliness

Anyone can experience loneliness, which can have a huge impact on our...

Leeds Autism Services · More info
3 Jul 2025

Sun, Sea & Socialising: Holbeck Together’s Summer Outings Programme Announced

Residents aged 55 and over in the LS11 area are in for a treat this summer, as...

Holbeck Together · More info
1 Jul 2025

Temple's Great North Run - Thank You!

Paul Temple has worked with Leeds Autism Services for a number of years,...

Leeds Autism Services · 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

Men’s breakfast club to launch at WiSE Owl Cafe in bid to combat loneliness

A well-loved Boston Spa community café has launched a new initiative for men...

WiSE · More info
11 Jun 2025

Supporting Bereaved Fathers: Navigating Father’s Day After Child Loss

As Father’s Day approaches, we acknowledge this can be a profoundly...

MARTIN HOUSE · More info
10 Jun 2025

Service Spotlight: Being You Leeds

This Loneliness Awareness Week, we are spotlighting our Being You Leeds...

Touchstone · More info
10 Jun 2025

Service Spotlight: Being You Leeds

This Loneliness Awareness Week, we are spotlighting our Being You Leeds...

Touchstone · 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

Sue Sandars is our Peter Shave Volunteer of the Year 2025

Every year, Different Strokes recognises the remarkable achievements of our...

Different Strokes · More info
2 Jun 2025

Making Space is committed to ‘Caring about Equality’ this Carers Week

Making Space is proud to support Carers Week 2025 (9–15 June), a national...

Making Space · More info
27 May 2025

Making Space marks Volunteers’ Week 2025

Volunteers’ Week returns from 2 to 8 June 2025, and Making Space is proud...

Making Space · More info
22 May 2025

Award-Winning Partnership Returns to Magic Weekend

The Community Integrated Care Learning Disability Super League took centre...

Community Integrated Care · More info
8 May 2025

Leeds Sensory Service Sessions

Leeds Sensory Service Sessions will be at OPAL every second Thursday of the...

OPAL (Older People’s Action in the Locality) · More info
1 May 2025

OPAL’s Core Offer

Due to funding being affected by cuts, we have had to slightly tweak our core...

OPAL (Older People’s Action in the Locality) · More info
24 Apr 2025

100 Happy Birthdays to James

The elder statesman of Feel Good Factor Mr James Caines, reached a very...

Feel Good Factor · More info
15 Apr 2025

Together Newsletter: Spring 2025

Spring 2025 edition of our newsletter The spring edition of our Leeds Hospitals...

Leeds Hospitals Charity · More info
14 Apr 2025

Join Our Team of Volunteer Befrienders and Make a Difference!

We are excited to announce that we are currently recruiting new Volunteer...

Different Strokes · More info
1 Apr 2025

Craft and chatter sessions boosting friendships amongst Wetherby older people

Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) is celebrating the continued success...

WiSE · More info
31 Mar 2025

Trans Visibility Day 2025: Unseen Struggles and Risks for Young Trans People 

For Transgender Visibility Day 2025, we look at how widespread transphobia...

Basis Yorkshire · More info
26 Mar 2025

Bramley Elderly Action - NHS Charities Together

Leeds Hospitals Charity is the lead NHS charity responsible for distributing...

Leeds Hospitals Charity · More info
25 Mar 2025

Eddie fulfills promise to read aged 81

“I can’t imagine ever not being able to go to the Therapeutic Thursday Group....

Big Issue North (Big Life Company) · More info
24 Mar 2025

Introducing 2025’s first Mindful Employer of the Quarter: Abraham Moon & Sons!

The Leeds Mindful Employer Network is excited to announce that the first winner...

Leeds Mind · More info
24 Mar 2025

Introducing 2025’s first Mindful Employer of the Quarter: Abraham Moon & Sons!

The Leeds Mindful Employer Network is excited to announce that the first winner...

Leeds Mind · More info
24 Mar 2025

Introducing 2025’s first Mindful Employer of the Quarter: Abraham Moon & Sons!

The Leeds Mindful Employer Network is excited to announce that the first winner...

Leeds Mind · 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
17 Mar 2025

Join Our Team: Services Manager Wanted

Join Different Strokes, a national charity led by young stroke survivors for...

Different Strokes · More info
27 Feb 2025

Leeds Sensory Service Sessions

These will be held at OPAL every second Thursday of the month delivering...

OPAL (Older People’s Action in the Locality) · More info
13 Feb 2025

Fundraising gaming marathon, Gameblast 25

Gameblast is a 24-hour gaming marathon designed to inspire independence and...

William Merritt Centre · More info
11 Dec 2024

Cakes, creatures and calmness - festive fun to support mental wellbeing

December saw Making Space, bring festive cheer to our Café Connect at...

Making Space · More info
11 Dec 2024

Café Connect shines on Good Morning Britain!

We’re thrilled to share that our Café Connect, part of the Connect...

Making Space · More info
1 Dec 2024

Festive Fun at Café Connect, Warrington

This December our Café Connect, part of the Connect Hub, a vital...

Making Space · More info
21 Nov 2024

Deafblind UK aims to reduce loneliness this winter

This winter, we’re working to reduce isolation amongst people affected by...

DeafBlind UK · More info
5 Nov 2024

Mavis’ Story: How befriending has brightened her world

At 86, Mavis faces the daily challenges that come with age. A kind, resilient...

DeafBlind UK · More info
25 Oct 2024

Tis the season to send smiles! WiSE appeals for homemade Christmas cards

Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) is appealing for handmade Christmas...

WiSE · More info
6 Sep 2024

Sector spotlight: A look at care jobs

Care jobs are often busy and demanding – but they can be very rewarding too.  ...

Remploy · More info
11 Jul 2024

Cope social group at equality together

We had a fantastic time in our group today. Discussion about healthy eating...

EQUALITY TOGETHER · More info
18 Apr 2024

Shopmobility National Awareness Day – 7th June 2024

Shopmobility is a national scheme with centres around the UK which hire...

William Merritt Centre · More info
1 Nov 2023

Pride in Care Quality Standard Achieved by Care & Repair

Care & Repair began implementing the Pride in Care standard in 2021 as part...

Care and Repair Leeds · More info
30 Aug 2023

The Impact of Hate Crime and Discrimination on Mental Health – Guest Blog from PMAC

The Impact of Hate Crime and Discrimination on Mental Health PMAC, a...

Stop Hate UK · More info
24 Aug 2023

Podcast - Episode 9

Craig talks to autistic mum of three, and founder of NuNu (Neuro Universal...

Leeds Autism Services · More info
3 Aug 2023

How to Help Elderly Relatives Get Exercise

Regular physical activity is a key component of maintaining good health and...

LBEA (Leeds Black Elders Association) · More info
2 Jun 2023

Anxiety In Children: Why Children Can Feel More Anxious In Summer

When school’s out for summer, we expect kids to jump for joy. However, by the...

Flourished Minds Ltd · More info
22 Dec 2022

What a business loan meant to me: Geraldine’s story

Geraldine was Trust Leeds’ first pilot borrower, receiving a loan of £650 back...

Trust Leeds · More info
3 Oct 2021

Covid-19 Advice and Resources

It has been an unusual couple of years for us all. Covid-19, also known as...

Leeds Autism Services · More info
14 Sep 2021

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home Access Admin User Tue, 14/09/2021 - 14:11 Live with us Explore the wide...

Leonard Cheshire · More info
30 Apr 2021

What is autism?

Autism is a variation in how the brain is structured which is characterised by...

Leeds Autism Services · More info