Tangram Housing Co-Operative Ltd Tangram Housing co-operative is a self-governing organisation which aims to provide a safe and acceptable living environment for adults and children who are in housing need and who would benefit from support from our community. The co-operative has 40 housing units with a diverse community of families, single people, ethnic minorities and disabled people, and is committed to equal opportunities. It is based in Harehills.
Tempus Novo (meaning New Time) Tempusnovo aims to improve the lives of ex-offenders leaving HMP Leeds by preparing them for work, helping them secure and retain work and to begin to build real careers. Our objective is to challenge conventional models of tackling re-offending and rehabilitation by: Identifying offenders whilst in custody who want to change their lives; Helping them to face up to the challenge of changing, through a bespoke mentoring service which starts up to 3 months before release and continues for up to 18 months after release; Co-ordinating all other support services in a meaningful and timely fashion; Helping secure full time paid employment for those ex-offenders who we believe will make hard working, loyal employees.
Tenfold Tenfold supports voluntary sector organisations who work with and for people with learning disabilities in Leeds.
Terrence Higgins Trust (Leeds) National HIV and sexual health charity. Local services include FasTest Sexual Health Screening, wellbeing services for people living with HIV, peer-led SRE services with young people and training and advice for professionals.
Terry Yorath House Terry Yorath House is a residential home for adults with physical disability. Our aim is to promote independence and clients' general wellbeing.
The Aire Rivers Trust Improvement of the River Aire and it's catchment for the benefit of the ecology and the public.
The Arch Cafe The Arch Caf? is a social enterprise caf? set up by Age UK Leeds to. All profits go to support the charities work with vulnerable older people in Leeds. Aims and objectives Operate a sustainable and ethical business with any profits going directly to Age UK Leeds to support their work with older people in Leeds. Create a socially inclusive space in the city centre which is vibrant, friendly and welcoming to all and in which older people feel valued and comfortable. Provide a varied menu of seasonal, responsibly sourced, freshly prepared, food and drink. Share the aims and values of Age UK Leeds and provide a point of access to Age UK Leeds and its services Work in collaboration with Age UK Leeds including actively supporting campaigns and events run by the charity. Creating opportunities and promoting health and wellbeing activities including social and cultural opportunities. Operate in and efficient and enterprising way looking to maximise and develop business opportunities.
The Beck The Beck delivers a range of services to young people (aged 13 to 19) and their parents and families, including intensive one-to-one support, group work, offsite education, sports activities, parent/carer support, counselling and much more. Services are delivered from our centre in Killingbeck (near Asda) and on an outreach basis in schools and a range of community settings in East Leeds.
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The BLAST Project (part of Yorkshire MESMAC Group of Services) The BLAST Project (part of Yorkshire MESMAC Group of Services) is the UK?s leading male only sexual exploitation service supporting and working solely with boys and young men who have experienced, are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing child sexual exploitation (CSE). We work towards providing equality, access, support and information to boys and young men who have been, are being or are at risk of being sexually exploited. Primary services: one to one support for boys and young men; Group work in educational and youth settings; Presentations and professional training; Provision of resources. Main client groups: Boys and young men aged 25 and under who have been sexually exploited, are being sexually exploited or are at risk of being sexually exploited. Face to face support is available for boys and young men in Leeds and Bradford. Other services are available nationally.
The Cellar Trust The Cellar Trust provides mental health support to adults in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven. We support our clients to move forward in their recovery and live independent, fulfilling lives. We exist because mental health problems exist and because they are complex. We all have mental health and our state of health can change at any time. Mental health problems affect everyone in a different way and they can be devastating. Our purpose is to support people when they face these challenges, and to empower them to move forward.
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The Donkey Sanctuary Assisted Therapy Centre We offer donkey assisted therapy to hundreds of local school children with additional needs. If you know someone who would benefit, then call the team on 0113 261 9249. Come and meet our wonderful team of donkeys - they love to meet new people and you can discover their unique characters and stories.
The Global Native For further information please see The Global Native website
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
The Haven The Haven is a Breast Cancer Support centre providing free complementary therapies, emotional support, counselling and practical information for anyone affected by breast cancer.
The Hunslet Club The Hunslet Club has been helping young people to achieve their full potential for over 75 years. With a membership of over 2500 young people accumulating almost 67,000 individual visits we are one of the largest youth organisations in the country serving the local community of one of the most economically deprived area of Leeds. Our work delivers a range of activities to children & young people aged 18 months to 25 years providing an extensive programme of sports, arts and other activities. Delivering over 90 individual sessions each week with an average attendance of 170 young people each day activities include football, boxing, gymnastics, rugby, cheer-dance, performing arts, break-dance, contemporary dance, hip-hop, ballet, tap and singing. The activity programme develops young people by raising confidence levels, providing vital opportunities to socialise with peer groups, learn new skills, live healthier lifestyles and develop self respect and respect for other that allows them to become responsible young citizens
The Leeds United Foundation Charity The Leeds United Foundation is a not for profit, grass roots sports charity, that exists to deliver targeted, high quality programmes that have a real and measurable positive impact on and which nurture the relationship between, the club, its fans and its communities. The charity operates under a Board of Trustees, whom provide guidance and support. The scheme delivers a wide range of sessions, courses and programmes within a broad based portfolio, designed to engage whole communities in the culture of the game. The programmes include sports participation, health, social inclusion and educational programmes for children in and around the Leeds area.
The Market Place Free support, information and counselling for 13-25 year olds in Leeds, from a city centre base. The organisation is "young person-centred" which means they don't give advice or tell people what to do, but rather offer support and space for young people to work through their issues, at their pace, in their ways.
The Middle Floor
The Royal British Legion
The Scout Association
The Scouts
The Tech Ladder
The Tetley The Tetley is a pioneering centre for contemporary art located in the stunning art deco headquarters of the former Tetley Brewery. We create a platform for emerging artists, present breathtaking free exhibitions and help communities and young people in Leeds find their creative voice. Our building hosts unique gallery spaces, a learning studio for our award-winning participation programme and an artist residency studio. Originated by artists, and established by the charity Project Space Leeds, artists remain at the centre of everything we do. Proudly investing in new and emerging artists to create work, we fulfil a vital role within the Leeds art scene, offering a significant public platform alongside outstanding national and international work, often presented in the UK for the first time. The Tetley is supported by Arts Council England, Carlsberg UK, Leeds City Council, Esm?e Fairbairn Foundation and Garfield Weston Foundation.
The Thoresby Society To be the premier history society of Leeds and its neighbourhood and accordingly to cultivate an interest in the history of Leeds and its neighbourhood through the collection and preservation of books, documents and other matter that may assist this purpose; To promote the dissemination of knowledge by all appropriate means of the history of Leeds and its neighbourhood and to promote a wide public interest therein; To oversee the publication of documents, monographs and papers relating to the history of Leeds and its neighbourhood.
The Wharfedale Foundation The Wharfedale Foundation is a grant-making trust that aims to fund projects that address the divisions in our society by developing greater understanding of social justice and diversity. We provide grants of up to ?5,000. The Wharfedale Foundation has its roots in the Christian tradition. We recognise a common practical vision of a better world with those of other faith traditions and none. We therefore support initiatives that bring people together to gain understanding of other faiths and cultures and to work in partnership to improve the neighbourhoods in which they live.
Theatre Company Blah Blah Blah Please refer to our website for information on our work, which includes: Touring Shows - for young people and for adults; Participatory Theatre - Schools Programme - Youth Programme; Teacher Development; University Workshops.
Third Church of Christ Scientist In the words of Mary Baker Eddy, Discoverer and Founder of Church of Christ, Scientist, our aim is to commemorate the word and works of our master which should reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost element of healing. We hold services on Sunday at 11:00am until 12 noon with readings taken from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. The lesson has been studied by members during the previous week.There is a Reading Room open before the service and after where there is a quiet space for people to read and study. The Reading Room is also open 3 other afternoons in the week from 1.00pm until 3.00pm. The church has an active Sunday School.Public talks are given on Christian Science by people who are accredited and authorised by the Mother Church in Boston USA.
Third Church of Christ Scientist Leeds In the words of Mary Baker Eddy, Discoverer and Founder of Church of Christ, Scientist, our aim is to commemorate the word and works of our master which should reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost element of healing. Spirituality.com is an on-line facility - a resource for spiritual seekers. A reading room (books and magazines on Christian Spiritual Healing), at the same address as the Church, 1.00pm - 3.00pm Monday and Tuesday, and 1.00pm - 2.00pm on Fridays.
Thorner Junior Youth Group Thorner Junior Youth Group is based in the farming and commuter villages on the north-east edge of Leeds and is for local people with the aim of providing a programme of activities to meet their interests and needs. A further aim is to create community focus and an understanding of the community in which they live. The Club (8 - 13 years) runs on Tuesdays from 6.30 - 8.30pm and is affiliated to the West Yorkshire Youth Association. It runs a varied programme including games, snooker, table football, cooking, art projects, quizzes, and outings for ten-pin bowling and ice-skating. . For further details please contact Belinda Swift 0113 289 2946
Thorner Victory Hall Thorner Victory Hall is a registered charity (number 1021891) and is run on behalf of the village by a management committee whose members give up their time to ensure it is used as widely possible. It is set on the edge of the village next to rolling countryside and rural footpaths. Thorner Victory Hall and Institute (to give us our full name) was opened in 1924 as a memorial to the 38 local men killed in World War One.
Thought Bubble: The Leeds Comic Art Festival We are a non profit making organisation dedicated to promoting comics and graphic novels as an important cultural art form. Taking place at a variety of venues across the city, our aim is to cater to both long-time comic book fans and those who have never picked up a graphic novel before!
Three Churches Project From a faith perspective, we aim to discover God's purpose for the area as we seek to demonstrate His love in words and actions.
Through the Maze Through the Maze is a signposting project badged by Mencap and funded by Leeds City Council to provide information about services available to people with learning disabilities in the City of Leeds. It produces a quarterly Through the Maze newsletter alongside a website and a Directory which provides a guide to learning disability services and opportunities in Leeds. This directory is currently being updated and will form part of the new website. A telephone advice service is also available to people who would like one to one advice on disability issues.
Tiger 11 Ltd Tiger11 is a development trust working to regenerate Beeston and Holbeck through community enterprise. Currently we run the Hillside venue offering meeting and conference space, business units, creche, cafe/restaurant and hosting a myCatalyst centre to support new entrepreneurs. The building is used by many local groups offering such activities as Yoga and Meditation, as well as the Hillside Legal Advice Service which is run in partnership with four of the city's law firms. South Leeds Community Radio, also based at Hillside is now part of the Tiger11 group and we aim to launch further ventures over the coming years.
ToastLoveCoffee C.I.C ToastLoveCoffee is a community cafe right in the heart of Harehills. It is a friendly, welcoming space, with a menu that is made with love and cafre and changes daily. We are part of The Real Junk Food Project so we intercept food that would otherwise go to waste, and serve it up in our cafe, as well as stocking an area for produce for people to take away. There are no set prices; everyone is encouraged to 'pay as they feel'; with cash donations, sharing skills or volunteering time.
Together for Peace T4P works with people and organisations from grassroots to government to develop and support co-operative projects that strengthen communities and promote peace-making.
Together Women Project TWP provides holistic support services for women and girls with multiple and complex issues across Yorkshire, Humberside and the North West of England. We have women's centres in Leeds, Bradford, Hull, Sheffield and HMP New Hall, as well as a social enterprise scheme at HMP Askham Grange. Our centres offer safe, women-only spaces from which key workers and sessional staff provide needs assessment, action-planning, support and case management for women referred by a number of different agencies. Centres also provide a wide range of group programmes, sessional training, workshops and self-help groups. Women can access mentoring support from trained peer mentors (former customers) and are encouraged towards personal growth and development. Our centres host co-located staff from other agencies (e.g. probation, alcohol/drug treatment, housing etc.) and we work closely with statutory partners in criminal justice, health and social care.
Tools with a Mission
Torch Fellowship for the Blind and Partially Sighted Provides Christian Fellowship and Literature for visually impaired in giant print, Braille and on tape.
Total Family
Touchstone - Community Support Team Supports: ?People aged 18+ ?People with severe and enduring mental ill health ?People with chaotic lives or challenging behaviours ?People who live across Leeds ?Some service users are in prison ?Some service users misuse substances
Touchstone - East Leeds Health for All An organisation for residents of Burmantofts and the Bayswaters neighbourhood of Harehills and black and minority ethnic people who live anywhere in Leeds with the aim of reducing health inequalities between Leeds? most advantaged and disadvantaged communities How is this achieved? ?Community health development work ?Physical activities ?Signposting and referrals to other services ?Working in partnership with the NHS to deliver key public health messages.
Touchstone - Leeds Provide a broad range of services to improve health and wellbeing, particularly mental health. These include community support, supported housing, psychological therapies, healthy living activities, community development with BME and other communities, support for people using a personal health budget, Sikh Elders Service. Touchstone is also part of the Personality Disorder Clinical Network, and is the lead provider in the Healthwatch Leeds consortium.
Touchstone - Personality Disorder Network A service for adults with personality disorder diagnosis or symptoms living across Leeds. It is a partnership of many agencies led by the mental health trust ? Leeds & York Partnerships Foundation Trust. Agencies deliver different services and activities that together make a menu of choices for service users
Touchstone - Positive Care Programme The Positive Care Programme is a 24 week course of complementary therapies and motivational workshops for adults who have long-term illness and unpaid carers. It is based on the principle that for wellbeing, body, mind and spiritual aspects of the self all need attention. The programme includes three main elements: Motivational workshops (e.g. nutritional therapy, spiritual exploration (non-religious), teaching self-massage, finding inner peace) Group therapies (meditation, Tai Chi, yoga, therapeutic art) Individual therapies (acupuncture, EFT, healing, homeopathy, Indian head massage, reflexology, shiatsu, massage).
Touchstone - Self Directed Support Touchstone's Positive Care programme offers a unique mix of therapies, workshops and replicable self-management tools which enable participants to take control of their lives and improve their wellbeing. You can use your Individual Budget or Direct Payment to get support from Touchstone to achieve your goals in life. Touchstone work with many people who have their own personal budgets. Touchstone can be part of the package of care that you choose. What can Touchstone do for you? Anything that you request! Some examples could be Support to improve your mental health. Support to plan and achieve what you want to do next in life. Getting out and about to the places that you want to go. Someone to visit you in your home. Groups and therapies. Complementary and alternative therapies. Someone to talk and listen to.
Touchstone - Sikh Elders Service The Sikh Elders Service is one of the Neighbourhood Network Scheme and our aim is to improve the health and well-being of Sikh elders. We provide one to one support and activities/opportunities that reduces isolation, increases independence and promotes social inclusion for Sikh elders who are 55 and over and live in Leeds. The services are delivered by Punjabi speaking staff members and volunteers who are culturally aware and sensitive to the values and norms of the Sikh faith.
Touchstone - Support Centre To provide support hollistically to the Black Minority Ethnic communites of Leeds with mental health difficulties and their carer's. To aid their recovery and intergration into society. This is achieved by group / individual work and a drop In service. The staff team are representative of the cultural groups we work with to provide language and cultural support. The service operates seven days a week including a late evening on Wednesdays.