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Common Purpose is a global not-for-profit organisation that delivers a range of online and in-person leadership programmes for senior leaders, emerging leaders and young people, around the world.
Move Mates is a walking buddy project which makes going out for a walk a reality for people who would otherwise find it difficult to leave their homes. They pair people with a trained, friendly, local volunteer to meet regularly for a walk. These regular walks boost people’s confidence, reduce anxiety and improve physical and mental health outcomes.
Furnace Social Club is a network for local artists, providing community, conversation, and a chance to come together to meet people and spark new collaborations. You need to be aged 18 or over and living or working in Yorkshire to join. Furnace Social Club membership, and all events, are 100% free – and signing up comes with a whole range of benefits.
CATCH stands for ‘Community Action To Create Hope’ and runs a popular youth programme in Harehills, Leeds with over 1000 members providing a range of opportunities for sport, creativity and learning, as well as for volunteering and social action projects. Members at CATCH can be aged between 9 and 17 years old. If you or your children would like to join CATCH, you can fill in the form on the website.
Space2 is an award-winning arts and social change charity based in Gipton, East Leeds. Space2 co-design a myriad of activities, programmes and events with our communities and artists, from large scale drama productions, to regular Men’s Groups and community gardens, that integrate growing, crafting, produce-making and wellbeing.
Empowering girls and young women in Leeds aged 11-25 to learn new skills, build confidence and resilience, and raise aspirations. Visit the website or call 0113 240 5894 to speak to someone.
Left Bank Leeds is a progressive space for creativity, culture and community, set inside a beautiful Grade II-listed former church building. They host a range of events every week, including kids groups, art activities, gigs, choirs, and more!
Geeks Room is a not-for-profit enterprise based in Armley, Leeds which caters for children aged 8+ to be mentored and learn new skills whilst making new friends and challenging themselves. If you have a child who would like to build on their knowledge, skills and confidence, have a look at what Geeks Room can offer.
The largest ethnic minority organisation in the voluntary and community sector in Leeds, Hamara is situated in Beeston, and delivers several different strands of work, including health promotion, youth activities, older people’s services, Saturday supplementary school, learning disabilities, education, and employment and training programmes. Hamara is also dementia friendly.
Primarily established to support older people, and running many activities for those who are in the later years of life, Holbeck Together now provides services, activities and opportunities for people of all ages in Leeds. You can visit the website or call 0113 245 5553 between 9am-5pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-4pm on Friday.
A community-owned and community-led centre in New Wortley, Leeds which provides access to a range of services, groups and activities. Visit the website or call 0113 279 3466 for more information.
Shantona Women’s and Family Centre is a unique service in Leeds that provides women, children, young people and families with an open and transparent support system. They are multilingual and multicultural.
The Zone is a youth club for young Jewish people based in Leeds. Visit their website to find out more or call 0113 217 2531.
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