𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 – 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟮–𝟰𝗽𝗺

Sue Ryder and Leeds Beckett University are launch a Law Clinic (drop-in).
This is a drop-in service, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Wed 22 October - 2:00 – 4:00pm
📍 Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice

⭐️Aspire's AGM & STAR Awards⭐️
From informative speeches, invigorating performances and inspiring staff teams!
Our 2025 AGM was incredible, and proved to us how much Aspire truly has to celebrate.

This Sunday (19 Oct) is The Market Place Celebration & Farewell Concert 💜

I’ll be there to celebrate an organisation that supported me through my teenage recovery journey — a space that changed many lives in Leeds.

🎟️ Free tickets: www.thewardrobe.co.uk/event/the-ma...

Leeds Autism AIM Become an Autism Mentor or Peer Support Volunteer with us!

We are looking for volunteers to join us as Mentors and Peer Support Volunteers! Both roles come with free training and will support #ActuallyAutistic adults living in #Leeds.

More info on both roles, the training and how to sign up is at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/07/p... #VolunteerLeeds

Great day yesterday at @gipsil.bsky.social. Nice to see the new brand whilst at their HQ at The Old Fire Station.

❄️ Winter Health & Wellbeing Event ❄️
Tue 28 Oct, 11am–3pm
Crossgates Shopping Centre
Free event for all – come along with friends & family!

Here a short video of the day.

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Looking After Your People and the Process
𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟭 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 - 𝟵:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺–𝟰:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 (𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟵𝗮𝗺)
This full-day session explores how to approach them with compassion while protecting your organisation.

A group of 4 community champions standing next to a table full of leaflets and a pull-up stand to advertise the Community Champions Leeds programme.

🗞️Read all about how our Centre for Health Promotion #Research team are evaluating the new Leeds Community Vaccine Champions programme on our blog:

🔗 bit.ly/4oflzLr

In collaboration with @leedscitycouncil.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social + @volactionleeds.bsky.social #AcademicSky #publichealth

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended the Health and Care Leaders Networking Meeting. This time we focused more on data and how the third sector can utilise data.

A photo of members of the Autism AIM team at our stall at the AutistiCon 2025 event on Friday 10th October.

We had a great time at #AutistiCon on Friday! At the event, we spoke to hundreds of people about what we do for #ActuallyAutistic adults in #Leeds. Same time next year, @leedsautism.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social?

Thank you Autisticon. It was great being there and we can’t wait for next year.

🌍💚 Today is World Mental Health Day.
It’s a moment to raise awareness, tackle stigma and highlight the importance of looking after our mental health – for ourselves and our communities.

In Leeds, the VCSE sector plays a vital role in supporting people’s wellbeing today and every day. Let’s keep wo

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Leeds Sexual Health offers clear information, resources and advice to help promote HIV prevention through PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis).

Organisations can use these short explainer videos and access routes to PrEP services in Leeds:
👉 leedssexualhealth.com/prep-and-pep

Brilliant! Such a powerful story — and a reminder that even Scrooge’s “humbug” hides loneliness, loss and the need for connection. Perfect timing for Leeds Playhouse to spotlight empathy and change — themes that run right through the city’s VCSE and health and social care networks too. 👏🎭

Roma Roots CIC are visiting Downing Street tomorrow to discuss Equality and Inclusion.

#leeds

Next week is Hare Awareness Week.

Via @advonetuk.bsky.social

Pale yellow header, pride place logo. Pride place @ Flamingos. Gradient background green to purple with pale yellow stars. Volunteer for Pride Place! Are you part of the LGBTQ+ community and looking to meet new people? We are looking for volunteers on Wednesday afternoons from 2.30 - 4.30pm to meet and greet attendees of our community social events. Interested? Email contact@prideplace.org.uk

Part of the LGBTQ+ community?
Looking to meet new people?

Pride Place are seeking volunteers to meet & greet at our community social events, Wednesdays 2.30 - 4.30pm

Interested? Email contact@prideplace.org.uk
@outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social

1 October | Integrated Neighbourhood Health webinar - Forum Central Date: 1 October Time: 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Location: Online Integrated Neighbourhood Health (INH) is a way of making care more local, joined‑up and easier to use for people and communities. It will be k...

forumcentral.org.uk/1-october-in...

📢 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱!

There’s still time to apply for the Community Vaccine Champions Grants 2025.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 N𝗲𝘄 D𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝟱𝗽𝗺.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Leeds is full of quiet moments that change lives.
A volunteer walking someone to an appointment.
A community café where neighbours stop to chat.

These small acts hold the same weight as big strategies. They keep the city moving forward together.

Tell us your stories. Big or Small.

📢 Last chance to apply – Deadline Tomorrow!

Community Vaccine Champions Grants 2025 are closing at 5pm on Tuesday 30 September.

Grants of up to £1,500 (or £500 for unconstituted groups) are available to support local organisations in Leeds to raise awareness and share trusted vaccination messages.

⏰ Time is running out! Have your say in our Cost Pressure Survey.
Help us show the real impact on Leeds VCSE organisations by taking part 👉 bit.ly/CPAS25

Have your say!
WY Healthy Working Life survey is open for anyone living with or caring for someone with a long-term condition.

Complete here 👉 www.wypartnership.co.uk/get-involved...

WYCAS Finance Forum
Wed 15 Oct, 2–4pm (online).
Companies House changes & what they mean for the VCSE sector. Free to join, book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wycas-fina...

⏰ Time is running out! Have your say in our Cost Pressure Survey.
Help us show the real impact on Leeds VCSE organisations by taking part 👉 bit.ly/CPAS25

Join the Integrated Neighbourhood Health webinar on
Wed 1 Oct, 12:30-13:30. Explore how people’s voices can shape joined-up local care.

Register now: forumcentral.org.uk/events/putti...

Today we are at Scope talking to our members about each development area. We are is kicking things off with the Health Plan and Neighbourhood Health.