Leeds Jewish Welfare Board Leeds Jewish Welfare Board provides a comprehensive range of high quality, professionally delivered, culturally sensitive, social, residential and community care services, primarily to the Jewish Community.
Leeds Kashmiri Elders Association A neighbourhood network project for community elders providing meals on wheels for house bound people, luncheon club, drop-in social club, advice and advocacy, translation and interpreting, swimming, walking, community transport, organic gardening, indoor exercise sessions, massage, recreational trips, weekly shopping trips, Handyman Project, sewing classes, arts and crafts (Indian hena and embroidery), healthy cooking sessions, homeopathic health support, blood pressure and sugar monitoring service, family mediation and faith activities.
Leeds Lesbian Gay Bisexual Switchboard Leeds Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Switchboard offers information and advice over the telephone about issues around sexuality and sexual orientation.
Leeds Libraries
Leeds Libyan Community This is Leeds Libyan Community for all Libyans, their families, and friends in Leeds. It supports Libyans in Leeds and aims to advance Libyan-British cultural understanding and social cooperation.
Leeds Life Care Centre LIFE is a pro-life charity that supports anyone facing a crisis pregnancy, pregnancy loss or after an abortion, and strives to engage, inspire and inform the next generation. We provide: free, local, confidential support and information; baby clothes and equipment; benefits advice; advice on accomodation during and after pregnancy; emotional support; listening service with a skilled helper. Free pregnancy test; skilled-listener - pregnancy and post-abortion; advice and practical follow up care, i.e. baby clothing and equipment. National helpline: 0808 802 5433
Leeds Mencap Leeds Mencap is a completely independent charity that was created sixty years ago, by and for, the people of Leeds with learning disabilities. Leeds Mencap currently supports over 250 families on a weekly basis and aims to provide support, advice and practical help for the whole family, long term. We do this through a range of activities, including: Junior Youth Club for 9-13 year olds Junior Youth Club for 14-18 year olds Me2 ? an inclusive dance project for 12 - 25 year olds A Sibling Support Group Friday Club for 18-25 year olds School Holiday Playschemes Parent/Carer Support Projects The Rookery residential home The Hawthorn Family Support Centre for families with children under three
Leeds Mentoring Leeds Mentoring recruit and train volunteer mentors. Each volunteer is matched with a 14 -18 year old school student. Many of the students are underachievers who lack motivation or self esteem. They are selected because they have potential and mentors help them achieve their potential. Meetings are for an hour every 2/3 weeks. The aim is to progress students to enter Higher Education.
Leeds Methodist Choir Leeds Methodist Choir provides opportunities for singers to perform in a large choir. Membership ecumenical. Meetings are held at Oxford Place Chapel on Tuesdays, June to September, starting at 7.15pm. All singers are welcome.
Leeds Mind - Housing Service Provide housing support for people experiencing emotional distress who live in or would like to live in North West Leeds
Leeds Mind - WorkPlace Leeds Specialises in providing employment and job retention support to individuals recovering from mental health problems.
Leeds Morris Men Performance and practice of traditional Cotswold Morris. Leeds Morris Men hold practices every Thursday evening in term time from September to April, currently at Notre Dame Sixth Form College, St Mark's Lane, Leeds, LS2 9BL. Practices start at 7.45pm and end at 9.45pm. New members welcome, with or without previous experience.
Leeds Music Club The aim of the Club is to provide a platform for performers within a friendly and appreciative atmosphere with programmes made up of pieces offered by members - usually a mixture of solo and ensemble items for voices and instruments. Solo performers are required to take an audition but there are places for non-performers who help increase the audience. Sometimes members join together in order to perform choral and/or orchestral items. There is a wide range of ages, and students have been particularly encouraged since the Club was founded in 1932. Many have performed at the Club and then proceeded to full time musical education and careers.
Leeds Music Hub The Leeds Music Hub is a focal point for local music, a big billboard for musical goings-on in Leeds, a meeting place, a tangible day-time presence of all things Leeds music and much more besides.
Leeds National Union of Teachers Teachers' trade union providing information on services and support for members in dealing with school managements and/or Education Authority.
Leeds Naturalists' Club Leeds Naturalists' Club is an organisation set up for the study and enjoyment of natural history, particularly but not exclusively within the Leeds area. Anyone with an interest in wildlife, be it birds, plants, mammals, butterflies, fungi, or any other form, is welcome at our evening indoor or field meetings.
Leeds Naturist Group The group's objectives are naturist swimming and the promotion of naturism generally. Meetings are held at Bramley baths in Leeds. During the summer, day and weekend visits are often made to sited Naturist clubs. Social gatherings with food and drink are held three or four times a year. Members come from all walks of life and consist of families with children, couples and single adults. Leeds Naturist Group is a member club of British Naturism. Prospective members should initially write to the above address including your name and full postal address to request a visit. After three visits, if still interested, they may apply for full membership.
Leeds Older Peoples Forum Citywide membership of over 113 voluntary sector organisations working with older people with the aim of providing information to older people's organisations about issues affecting the lives of older people; offering networking opportunities and monitoring plans and services.
Leeds Organists' Association The organisation focuses on the study of the art of music, with particular emphasis on organ and choral music, their history, repertoire and technique. Meetings are held at various locations on generally the 3rd or last Saturday in month (afternoon).
Leeds Parks Fund
Leeds People First Leeds People First is a self advocacy group where people with learning disabilities speak up for ourselves about things that affect our lives, so that we can make our own choices and decisions. Aims of the group: To help people with learning disabilities to speak up for ourselves; To share experiences and information; To help each other do new things in our lives; At our meetings we talk about news, transport, our rights, services. We provide training courses on self-advocacy, give talks, run workshops at conferences.
Leeds People's Choir Informal community choir with varied repertoire. No auditions required; emphasis on enjoying singing. The Choir is a secular choir.
Leeds Philatelic Society To provide the means for stamp collectors in Leeds and the surrounding areas to meet, to view displays by members and invited speakers, to exchange stamps, postal history material and postcards, to maintain a Library of philatelic literature, to hold an annual dinner, to arrange other events of a philatelic nature in Leeds such as an annual fair, public displays etc. To promote the hobby of philately to both adults and junior collectors.
Leeds Philharmonic Society The Leeds Philharmonic Chorus is one of the leading choirs in the North of England, performing to professional standards with internationally renowned soloists, orchestras and conductors. We offer: The thrill of singing in a large friendly choir; The opportunity to sing large scale choral works from baroque to contemporary as part of the prestigious Leeds International Concerts Season in Leeds Town Hall and in other venues; The chance to broadcast on Radio 3; Encouragement and training to develop your singing skills and musical appreciation; A warm welcome to new members; Occasional overseas tours.
Leeds Photographic Society Leeds Photographic Society is a user friendly group of people of all ages with a common interest in photography at all levels, from freelance semi-professional to the happy snapper; all are given the same open and friendly welcome. Our membership comprises active photographers, casual picture takers and some who just like to see other people's pictures and generally socialise.We meet every Tuesday at St Edmunds Church Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay, Leeds, where we are entertained by visiting lecturers and our own members with a variety of talks and demonstrations ranging from practical techniques to holiday travelogues.We also hold photographic competitions where visiting judges will critique our work generally in a friendly and gentle manner.Two major events each year are the Annual Dinner, normally held around the Christmas festive season, and the Annual Exhibition, a public exhibition of our members work which this year will be staged at the Leeds Central Library.
Leeds Reach Leeds Reach works with young people who are aged between 11-16 and who fall into the following categories:Fixed/permanent exclusion from school; Behaviour difficulties within school; A t risk of being involved in or committing offences; Problems with school attendance.Young people have access to: Duke of Edinburgh one to one taught OCN (Open College Network) levels 1, as well as several group-work sessions. Referrals come from schools, parents and the Youth Service. Leeds Reach also delivers a programme for young people who are 'Not In Education, Employment or Training (NEETs). This is in collaboration with Barnardos Yorkshire.
Leeds Refugee Forum Leeds Refugee Forum (LRF) is an umbrella organisation for Refugee Community Organisations (RCOs) in Leeds and provides a structure and collective voice for RCOs and their members. LRF supports RCOs with their development and works in partnership with other community and statutory organisations at a local and strategic level throughout Leeds. LRF runs a variety of activities and projects throughout the year and welcomes opportunities to work with other people and organisations.
Leeds Scrabble Club Open to anybody with a basic knowledge of the game of Scrabble with the emphasis on social rather competitive Scrabble.We arrange for anyone interested to attend competitions at other Scrabble Clubs. Twice yearly we arrange a competition to support local charities.
Leeds Sculpture Workshop Leeds Sculpture Workshop provides artists with excellent, affordable space to work in a professional studio environment to create large and small scale art in 2D and 3D. Registered Office: 16, Sholebroke Place, Leeds LS7 3HJ.
Leeds Skyrack Lions Club The organisation serves the local community in need.
Leeds Society for Deaf & Blind People Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People has existed since 1866. Throughout its long history, the single objective has been to respond to the expressed needs and aspirations of deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind and partially sighted people. This has been achieved by the active participation of sensory impaired people, both as members of committees at every level and as members of staff.
Leeds Deaf Over 55 Club
Leeds Deaf Social Club
Leeds Deaf Youth Club
Parent & Toddler Group
Leeds Sign Language Interpreting Service
Deafblind Communicator Guide Service
Braille, Audio & Large Print Service
British Sign Language Courses
Sensory Awareness Training
Leeds South and East Foodbank To relieve people in Leeds who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. To help combat food poverty and help feed vulnerable people within Leeds. Also to aid vulnerable people in turning their lives around by offering volunteering opportunites and support and training
Leeds Space Network
Leeds Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice Support Service
Leeds Sudanese Community Association Leeds Sudanese Community Association is a local community group with a charitable status (Reg No 1095816) and provides a range of social, educational, welfare and advisory and recreational services to the members of the Sudanese community in Leeds and other Yorkshire towns where there are Sudanese families but not enough to form a viable community organisation.Our activities include a supplementary school and youth club, computer and IT skills training for our members, a health programme, advice sessions and a family get-together event of sharing food, drink, information and generally socialising with each other.To find out more about us please, contact the co-ordinator, or send us an e-mail.
Leeds Survivor Led Crisis Service Out of hours services for people in acute mental health crisis. Connect Helpline: Open 6pm - 2am every night of the year, providing emotional support and information. Also taking late-slot visit requests for Dial House. Tel: 0808 800 1212. Dial House: Open 6 pm-2 am Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Providing a place of sanctuary and support. Tel: 0113 260 9328 or text 07922249452 from 6pm on those days. Group Work: Various days and times. Tel: 0113 260 9328. Dial House @ Touchstone: Open: 6-11 pm Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Touchstone Support Centre. Crisis service for people from Black and Minority Ethnic Groups. Tel: 0113 249 4675 or text 07763581853 from 6pm Tues/Thurs
Leeds Talking Newspaper Association Providing cassette tapes to blind and partially sighted people on a weekly basis.
Leeds Templars Epiphany Scout group
Leeds Tenants' Federation Leeds Tenants' Federation unites council tenants, housing association tenants and private residents in one strong organisation to support the involvement of tenants and residents in local decision-making and represent their views at the highest strategic level.
Leeds Theatre in Education Company The Theatre in Education company provides cross community educational theatre programmes that target educationally and socially disadvantaged young people and adults, and the professionals that work with them. The programmes support organisations tackling social exclusion; motivate and reconnect people to learning; provide training and staff development for workers; and promote drama amd creactive activity as an enabling strategy.
Leeds Trinity University College University College based in North West Leeds offering a variety of taught degree subjects, Leeds Trinity University College Students are encouraged and inspired to volunteer throughout the local community, regionally, nationally and internationally.
Leeds United Football in the Community Provides Sports Coaching and education programmes. Delivers educational programmes linked to health & fitness. Promotes Sport and Health related activities across the region.
Leeds United Learning Centre Educational projects run from 9:00am - 7:30pm weekdays during term time. The Learning Centre is situated beneath the South Stand at the football stadium.
Leeds Universities Chaplaincy The Chaplaincy serves both Universities in Leeds offering pastoral and spiritual support, a range of worship, and encouraging engagement with social justice issues. Chaplains are appointed by 8 national churches who have covenanted to work together and serve students and staff (but not the general public). We liaise with a variety of faith groups at the Universities.
Leeds University Library Special Collections and Galleries
Leeds University Old Students' Association in Yorkshire The Association exists to keep former students of the University of Leeds in touch with the University, and to promote friendship between them by means of a programme of cultural and social events. Membership is free and open to all former students - not necessarily graduates - of the University.
Leeds University Union - Women's Assembly An campaigning group for women students at Leeds University. Members are given the opportunity to organise and become involved in a broad range of awareness-raising and fundraising campaigns on issues such as health, personal safety, and women's equality. We also provide a friendly, non-intimidating environment for discussion and debate, and organise regular social events and excursions. We are very keen to work more closely with other community groups, especially those that focus on women's issues.
Leeds Vietnamese Elderly Group
Leeds Vineyard Leeds Vineyard is a community of faith gathered from around Leeds and the surrounding region in Yorkshire. We seek to live as followers of Jesus and know the presence of His Spirit in our lives.
Leeds Weekend Care Association We are a small, independent charity that provides weekend and evening social clubs all year around for children and young people with disabilities aged 5-18. This in turn provides respite for their families who know they are in a safe, secure and fun environment.