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Leeds charity Touchstone named one of UK’s most inclusive employers

Leeds-based mental health charity Touchstone has been recognised as one of the most inclusive employers in the country, taking the top spot in the

December 8, 2025

East Leeds·Health·Mental Health and Well Being

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

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

From Army Life to Age UK: Derek’s Volunteering Journey

Derek, a former soldier, found a new purpose in volunteering with Age UK after joining a study on personalized care. He met Max, his

April 1, 2024

People's Stories

Crossgates Library: Community Battles to Save a Vital Piece of History

The fight to save Crossgates Library continues as Leeds City Council plans to auction it on February 28th, 2024. The community is rallying together

February 9, 2024

Arts & Culture·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community Organisations·Community Spaces·Crossgates·Editorial·Education·Events·History & Heritage·Latest News·Politics

Humans Being: Wellbeing Course Offers Boost to Leeds’ Dedicated Volunteers

by Eva Peros A free training course aimed at improving the emotional well-being of Leeds’ dedicated volunteer workforce is being rolled out over the

January 24, 2024

Charity and Social Enterprises·General News·Health·Mental Health and Well Being

Language of the month: Wolof (the biggest language of Senegal)

Interesting Facts about Senegal. By Rohie N’Dow, Vice President of the Senegalese Community, Leeds Now let us learn some of the key phrases

January 24, 2024

Charity and Social Enterprises·Community Organisations·Language Corner

Community Bowled Over By Club’s Warm Welcome

Reposted and edited from original https://news.leeds.gov.uk/news/community-bowled-over-by-clubs-warm-welcome – we’re very proud of everyone at Harehills Bowling Club, and of the Warm Spaces initiative here in

August 19, 2023

Areas Covered·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community Organisations·Community Spaces·Killingbeck·Latest News·Local Parks·Public Safety·Sports

Space 2 Grow at their 20th Anniversary

Space 2 is celebrating its 20th anniversary at the Old Fire station in Gipton, and we went along to see what it had on

March 16, 2023

Art·Arts & Culture·Burmantofts·Community Organisations·Events·Gipton·Seacroft

Leeds Guinness World Record Holder Takes on Mental Health Awareness

A two-time world champion from Leeds is now aiming to support local people with mental health challenges. Matthew Akpan, 34, was born in Crossgates

March 1, 2023

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Leeds charity Touchstone named one of UK’s most inclusive employers

From Army Life to Age UK: Derek’s Volunteering Journey

Leeds Guinness World Record Holder Takes on Mental Health Awareness

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East Leeds Venues Encouraged to Apply for Access Support

Community cinema afternoon returns to Harehills

Festive bus services to run on 90 West Yorkshire routes

Emergency Department volunteers wanted as St James’s project expands

Families sleep out in the cold to demand fair housing in Leeds

Council appoints heating contractor at Seacroft flats

Richmond Hill: Church provides space for families to grieve

East Leeds children step into police roles for knife crime project

East Leeds schoolchildren learn life-saving skills at St James’s

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