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Charity and Social Enterprises

The Longest Mile: A Father’s Sahara Vow to Honor Leila Rose Mae

A heartbroken but determined father from Wetherby is preparing to trade the familiar streets of Yorkshire for the unforgiving dunes of the Sahara Desert to

February 18, 2026

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·East Leeds·Wetherby

Garforth & District Lions Club Celebrates 53 Years of Service and Prepares for Christmas

The Garforth & District Lions Club has marked the 53rd anniversary of its charter with a celebration at Garforth Golf Club, bringing together long-standing

November 14, 2025

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community·Garforth·Kippax·Micklefield·Swillington

The East Leeds Campaigner Taking on Period Poverty Head First

Tina Leslie didn’t set out to start a charity. She just wanted to help. Armed with old towels, a few friends and a sewing

July 27, 2025

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community Organisations·East Leeds·Harehills·Health

The Harehills Store Changing Lives One Chat at a Time

A small, unassuming shop in Harehills is quietly making a big difference in its local community. The BricaBrac&snacks Community Shop isn’t just a shop

November 17, 2024

Business·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community·Editor's Picks·Harehills·Latest News·Latest stories

Appeal for donations to Cross Gates Good Neighbours

Dear editor, We have been working really hard to support members of the community and discussing how to keep warm this winter. Bills are

October 31, 2024

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Crossgates·General News

Furniture donations making a difference to Leeds’ homeless

East Leeds-based homelessness charity Emmaus Leeds marked World Homeless Day by highlighting the crucial role that donations of furniture and household items play in

October 23, 2024

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Lincoln Green

Help Neighbours Stay Warm: Zero Waste Leeds Seeks Coat Donations

Zero Waste Leeds has kicked off its annual Winter Coat Appeal, urging residents across the city to donate good-quality second-hand winter coats and clothing.

October 17, 2024

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·East Leeds·Editor's Picks·General News·Latest News

Charity seeks volunteers for ‘Let’s Read’ school initiative

by Eva Peros A Harehills charity is looking for volunteers to help boost literacy and language skills among children from some of the most

August 28, 2024

Charity and Social Enterprises·Education·General News

Hole in one at charity golf day in East Leeds

A charity golf day arranged by Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West has raised £11,000 for its charity of the year, Candlelighters. Nine teams

August 19, 2024

Charity and Social Enterprises·Community Organisations·East Leeds·Garforth·Sports

Walk For Parkinsons comes to Temple Newsam

Parkinson’s UK’s Walk for Parkinson’s is coming to Temple Newsam. The charity is calling on local people to lace up and sign up to

August 12, 2024

Charity and Social Enterprises·General News·Health·Temple Newsham

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