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New referrals being taken - spread the word - LASSN is offering 1:1, regular, personalised support to refugees who would like to build their confidence and take steps towards employment, self-referrals welcome too! Find out more and refer: lassn.org.uk/welcome-and-... #HealthyWorkingLife
𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻: 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 (𝗖𝗥𝗙) 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲! We're looking for projects across Leeds that go beyond emergency crisis support to build long-term community resilience, financial independence, and wrap-around support.
The Public Health Resource Centre (PHRC) is hosting a free Open Morning for anyone working in Leeds. Explore free health and wellbeing resources covering mental wellbeing, physical activity, smoking and more. 14 October, 9:30am–1pm Technorth, LS7 3NB
Activ8 Inclusive Sport Event – this Saturday in Leeds Disability Sport Yorkshire is bringing its Activ8 Inclusive Sport Event to Leeds Beckett University this Saturday. The morning is open to disabled people and people with long-term health conditions.
Supporting Forward Leeds today and their #NoThanksImPregnant campaign for #FASDAwarenessDay . Small conversations can have a big impact. Please share these short films to raise awareness of the facts about alcohol and pregnancy. There is no safe limit. Learn more: alcoholandpregnancy.org.uk/
This Thursday take part in one of the 'Walks of Hope' taking place in seven areas of Leeds to mark #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. You don’t need to do anything in advance, just turn up and join a walk. You will be warmly welcomed whatever the weather! Find out where they are and what to expect:
Walks of Hope to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
Come together to walk, connect and raise awareness of suicide prevention On 10 September 2026, communities and organisations across Leeds will be coming together to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. Every suicide is a tragedy that has a profound impact on families, friends, colleagues and communities. Suicide prevention is everyone’s business. This year’s theme, Changing […]
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𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 (𝗜𝗗𝗢𝗗𝗣) 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀. This year’s theme is Hear Our Voices! – Encouraging Conversation and Participation Across Communities to Enable Collective Change.
𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 / 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆? Freedom4girls have a really exciting opportunity that they would love to offer any groups to be part of. Contact us to find out more!
Hey Neighbour small grants fund - applications OPEN! 🎉 Got an idea for activities that bring people together? Apply for a small grant - up to £1,500 or £500 for unconsistuted groups. Simple application form. Deadline Midday 21 September 👉 www.heyneighbour.org.uk/
Our latest bulletin is out now! With lots of news and opportunities for the health and care third sector in Leeds. Have a peek 👀 mailchi.mp/75213b5c5296...
The Leeds Health and Care Academy has launched Health Equity Essentials – a free, 10-minute introduction to health inequalities. If you work in a public-facing role, you can also access a one-day Health Equity training to aid your understanding of health inequalities.
𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. The Government wants to hear from charities, community organisations and local people about how National Lottery Good Cause funding should be distributed in the future. The consultation is open till 23 September and takes 15–20 minutes to complete
Free online training: Crisis Fundamentals with Horizon Resilience Learn practical approaches to crisis management and build your organisation's resilience. Tuesday 15 September 10am–11.30am Register by emailing marcusbowen@vcsep.org.uk
Leading a small charity can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging. IVAR's free Leading in Uncertainty sessions provide a supportive space for charity leaders to connect with peers, share experiences and reflect on the challenges they're facing.
Leading in Uncertainty: Free Peer Support Sessions for Small Charities - Forum Central
Leading a small charity can be rewarding, but it can also feel isolating, particularly when navigating financial pressures, increasing demand and an ever-changing operating environment. The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) is offering a series of [...]
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It was great to be part of the Disability Pride event hosted by Scope at their Leeds base. A brilliant turnout, with talks, badge-making, and even BBC Radio Leeds dropping by to cover it.
Help create more dementia-friendly communities across Leeds. The Friendly Communities Project from Dementia Friendly Leeds is running a free Practical Dementia Training workshop for people working and volunteering in community settings. Thursday 30 July - 12.45pm–3.15pm at Leeds City Museum
Free workshops from the British Red Cross Community organisations can access free workshops covering first aid, flood awareness, climate resilience and supporting young people. Sessions are interactive and can be tailored to your organisation. Find out more: www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved...
Fantastic #HealthAndCareLeadersNetwork meeting this afternoon (as usual!) and in a great setting - Shantona Harehills Community Haven. Thanks to all who came and engaged in networking and discussions. The topic running through today’s session was Partnerships, and there was a lot to cover…
Want to help your community smoke or vape less? Funding is available for organisations! Deadline to apply 24th July at midnight. This government funding is for charities or organisations with charitable purpose. It is funding over 3 years, with £150,000 available each financial year from now unti
Tobacco and Vapes Implementation Grant - GOV-UK Find a grant
A grant to support implementation and impact of the Tobacco and Vapes Act and the Department of Health and Social Care’s smoking cessation programmes.
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New independent evaluation highlights the impact of Leeds' Community Vaccine Champions programme. Leeds City Council Public Health, Forum Central and Voluntary Action Leeds supported trusted volunteers and community organisations to have positive conversations about vaccination across Leeds.
Join Ascendance for an inspiring afternoon celebrating dance, film, music and the lived experience of Parkinson's. Featuring original performances, powerful storytelling, live music, afternoon tea and the launch of a new creative health toolkit. Friday 18 September Queen's Hall, Moortown
What should Leeds look like in 2043? Leeds City Council is asking residents, community organisations and partners to help shape the city's new Local Plan. forumcentral.org.uk/have-your-sa...
Could your organisation benefit from digital volunteers? Join the Digital Volunteering Matchmaking Event 2026, bringing together Leeds businesses and VCSE organisations to build partnerships that support digital inclusion across the city.
Third Sector orgs told us how they're doing. 64.7% say finances have worsened in a year. 7 in 10 have cut services or are at risk of it. Yet nearly 6 in 10 still have capacity to take referrals. Full April 2026 survey data 👇 forumcentral.org.uk/cost-and-ope...
𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 The Health and Care Evaluation Service at West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is inviting staff involved in proactive care to share their experiences. forms.office.com/e/uz4RgGtefx
How prepared is your organisation for a major water outage? Recent heatwaves have highlighted the pressures extreme weather can place on essential services and communities. Join this online Partnership in Practice scenario exercise to explore how organisations and partners could respond to sustain
Last Thursday, Tatum, one of our Community Project Workers, presented at @forumcentral.bsky.social Physical Sensory Impairment Members Network meeting. She shared why the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) still matters and what the next steps are following the work we did last year.
Do you work in creative health? The National Creative Health Hub wants to hear from artists, creative practitioners, VCSE organisations, healthcare professionals and anyone working where creativity supports health and wellbeing.
