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
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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.
What does the latest national mental health evidence mean for Leeds? A major new report from the Mental Health Foundation highlights growing mental health inequalities across the UK, identifying financial hardship as the strongest driver of poor mental health. Many of these challenges are already
Could you make better use of MindWell in your role? Join this free online training session to learn how to confidently use MindWell when supporting others. Ideal for social prescribers, peer support workers, carers, volunteers and anyone in a signposting role. Thursday 16 July - 11.30am - Online
Two Leeds hospices are strengthening their partnership to improve community palliative and end of life care.
Could AI become the next digital inclusion challenge? A new national report suggests smaller charities risk being left behind as artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday working life. forumcentral.org.uk/how-charitie...
Supporting young people into good education, employment and training is everyone's business. We're at today's Inclusive Growth Partnership event, joining partners from across Leeds to discuss how we can work together to prevent youth disengagement and create better opportunities for young people.
Ever thought about writing a novel? Join YA fantasy author K L Kaine at Leeds Central Library to hear about the realities of becoming a published author, alongside practical writing tips and advice for aspiring writers. Wednesday 8 July Leeds Central Library Free to attend
Could you help inspire the next generation of care workers? The Department of Health and Social Care are looking for care workers to feature in a new national recruitment campaign celebrating adult social care. ✔ Care home workers ✔ Domiciliary care workers ✔ Shared Lives carers
Stay safe during hot weather Leeds City Council has launched Cool Spaces across the city, offering free indoor places where people can cool down, rest and access drinking water.
Cool Spaces Across Leeds to Help People Stay Safe - Forum Central
Leeds City Council has launched a new Cool Spaces pilot to help people stay safe and well during periods of hot weather. The scheme provides free, welcoming indoor spaces across the city where people can take a [...]
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Could you help someone stay in work? Healthy Working Life is offering free vocational rehabilitation training for health and social care staff and volunteers across West Yorkshire.
How do we support each other through organisational change? Join Compassionate Leeds for a free online Trauma-Informed Community of Practice exploring practical ways to support colleague. Tomorrow - Thursday 2 July - 2.30pm–4.30pm - Online www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-be-...
Pride Place Open Mic! Thurs 2nd July 7-9pm An inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community Come and share your talent: comedy, music, poetry, magic... ALL levels of experience welcome ! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbtqia-op... @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @mesmac.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
Join Scope for a celebration of disabled identity, community and inclusion. Leeds Disability Pride will bring people together for inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, creative activities and opportunities to connect with others. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leeds-disa...
Are you leading change in your community or looking to develop your leadership skills? Applications are now open for the West Yorkshire Community Leaders Programme. This fully funded programme includes leadership training, one-to-one coaching, networking opportunities and ILM recognition.
