Basis Yorkshire

Outreach will still take place: 8pm-9.30pm, Mon, Wed and Fri

This is due to all-staff training that we require, and to ensure staff take part fully.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused. Please reach out to the organisations listed in the image if you need support

PLEASE READ!!📣

Our office will be closed for the week, beginning Monday 20th. We will not be open again until Monday 27th October. Our landline phones and mobile phones will be off and we will not be checking voicemail, email or social media messages during this week.

Graphic with text: Leeds FL Network: NRPF Training Session. Online. 29th October, 2pm-3.30pm. Sign Up Now!

FLN partnership event! Join us in #Leeds on the 29th of October for a training session on supporting people with No Resource to Public Funds! Come along to get support and ask questions which are relevant to your organisations!

Book now: buff.ly/EO46ZHx

Graphic with text: Your Raised £7,026. £7846.75 with Gift Aid. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.

THANK YOU!🙌 For our Big Give, you raised £7026!! That's £7846.75 with Gift Aid!!

Your donation will go towards supporting women who are homeless (rough sleeping, hidden homeless and insecure housing) - thank you for being part of the change.🧡

Graphic with text: £7.50 becomes £15. 8th-15th October. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.

Graphic with photos of safety alarms, mobile phone, food items text: For £15 we can get, a mobile phone or 5 safety alarms, or 2 food parcels. 8th-15th October. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.

Time is running out!

Our Big Give campaign ends TOMORROW MIDDAY!!

Every donation is DOUBLED, meaning DOUBLE the impact!

£7.50 becomes £15...

...and £15 can provide a mobile phone, provide 5 women with a safety alarm, or feed 2 for a week.

Support women who rough sleep today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW

Hello, I’m Moya, the CEO of Basis Yorkshire.

As well as frontline support, your donations will go towards our strategic work; advocating for improved resources, and more gender-informed pathways for women who are rough sleeping

You MUST donate via our Big Give campaign: buff.ly/g384Smb

Graphic with text: "I'm so excited and happy, you have given me a huge start for my home... it changes my quality of life forever, for the better." - a woman we support. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.

Graphic with text: "I'm still in temporary accommodation, but it's lovely - a world away from where I lived!" - a woman we support. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.

We’re so proud of all the women we support and all the challenges they overcome.

With your support, we can help women find safe accommodation.

Big Give will DOUBLE your donation, meaning double the impact.

Support women who rough sleep today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW

Hello!👋 I’m Phoebe, I’m the Comms and Fundraising Assistant at Basis.

A massive thank you to everyone who's already donated to our campaign this year!🙏

The Big Give is a great way to donate, as every donation is doubled, meaning double the impact!

Donate now: buff.ly/dyKkkVW

Graphic with text: 68% of women surveyed reported sleeping on the street in a 3 month period - from the Women's Rough Sleeping Census, Leeds, 2024. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.

Graphic with text: 29% of women surveyed reported staying with strangers or acquaintances in a 3 month period - from the Women's Rough Sleeping Census, Leeds, 2024. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.

Graphic with text: 46% of women surveyed reported walking all night in a 3 month period - from the Women's Rough Sleeping Census, Leeds, 2024. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.

Graphic with text: Walk in their shoes. What would you do for somewhere to sleep? Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.

Where have you stayed in the last 3 months?

This is one of the main questions women were asked during the Women’s Roughsleeping Census 2024.

Women reported slept on the streets, stayed with strangers or even walked all night.

Support women who rough sleep today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW

Hidden homelessness. It’s here.

Today is World Homelessness Day and we’re launching our Hidden Homelessness video. All spoken words are inspired by the Leeds Women's Roughsleeping Census 2024. All masks are made by women who have experienced homelessness.

Make a difference today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW

Graphic with text: What will donations go towards? 8th-15th October. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.

Graphic photo of hoodie and underwear with text: Clothing. £5 provides a pack of underwear. We receive clothing donations, but we frequently need new, unopened clothing, such as underwear and leggings. 8th-15th October. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.

Graphic photo of pot noodle and fruit juice with text: Food for outreach & food packs. £8 provides 1 food parcel. We give out a variety of food during our outreach and order food packs for people who are in unstable housing. 8th-15th October. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.

Graphic photo of mobile phones with text: Mobile phones to access housing. £15 pays for a mobile phone. Many housing services require you have a mobile phone. 8th-15th October. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.

We can reach out to women through gender-informed outreach; with detailed knowledge of their needs based on a long-standing relationship with women. We can offer practical support in terms food, clothes, access to emergency accommodation as well as emotional support.

Donate now: buff.ly/dyKkkVW

@biggive.bsky.social

Graphic with text: How does it work? 8th-15th October. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.

Graphic with text: Every donation made this week will be doubled. Big Give will match your donation. 8th-15th October. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.

Graphic with text: £5 becomes £10 £7.50 becomes £15 £10 becomes £20 £20 becomes £40 & so on! 8th-15th October. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.

Graphic with text: You must donate via our Big Give campaign page. Support women who rough sleep today. 8th-15th October. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.

...and we’re kicking off!

But how does it actually work?

Every donation made this week will be DOUBLED, as Big Give match your donation.

That means:
£5 becomes £10
£7.50 becomes £15
£10 becomes £20
£20 becomes £40
& so on!

You MUST donate via our Big Give campaign: buff.ly/dyKkkVW

Graphic with photo of two femme people in front of the Basis outreach van. Text reads: Double Impact. 8th-15th October. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.

Tomorrow at midday our Big Give campaign goes live!

We’re raising funds to support women who are rough sleeping (including those more hidden).

Make sure you donate to our Big Give campaign page tomorrow to DOUBLE your donation: buff.ly/dyKkkVW

Support women who rough sleep today.

8th-15th Oct

Graphic with text. Text reads: One Donation, Double the Impact. 8-15th October. Logo of Women and Girls Match Fund Big Give and Logo of Basis Yorkshire.

NEXT WEEK! 📣

The Big Give is extremely important to us, as it not only gives us dedicated funding to support homeless women but also allows us to max donations via match funding.

Donations MUST be made via The Big Give between 8th and 15th Oct 2025: buff.ly/De1SHLD

Our drop-in sessions are for current and former women and non-binary sex workers, and people who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation.

Graphic with text: Serious Violence Consultation. 1st October, 1pm-3pm @ Basis drop-in. We will be joined by researchers from WYCA to talk about what makes you feel safe or unsafe in the local area, and what could be done to help you feel safer. This is as part of the Mayor’s consultation on serious violence. Voucher or cash payment of £25 per participant. With glass jar decorating.

Drop-in on Wednesday 1st Oct (1-3pm), we will be joined by researchers from WYCA to talk about what makes you feel safe or unsafe in the local area, and what could be done to help you feel safer. This is as part of the Mayor’s consultation on serious violence.

Graphic with paper cut out contraceptives, such as a condom, IUD, pill packet, needle etc. Text reads: World Contraception Day. let’s spread awareness, empower choices, and support a healthier future for all. Basis Yorkshire logo.

Today (26th Sept) is World Contraception Day!

The aim of today is to raise awareness of all contraceptive methods available. If you want to talk through some of your options, we have Leeds Sexual Health with us during Wed drop-in sessions.

Graphic with text. Text reads: One Donation. Double the Impact. Women & Girls Match Fund - Big Give logo. Basis Yorkshire logo.

Save the date!📣

We’re excited to announce that we are one of the charities chosen for the Women and Girls Match Fund by Big Give to get DOUBLE the donations between midday 8th and midday 15th October 2025!

Donations MUST be made via The Big Give page:
buff.ly/De1SHLD

📣Leeds Women's Rough Sleeping Census 2025 is starting this week!📣 Ourselves and partner charities will be conducting the 2025 survey throughout the week. If you are a woman or non-binary person who has experienced homelessness or insecure housing in the past 3 months and would like to get involved, you can come to any of our drop-in sessions this week (Mon, Tue, Wed, 1pm-3pm). £5 voucher for taking part. All participation is voluntary and anonymous.

📣Leeds Women's Rough Sleeping Census 2025 is starting this week!📣 Open to women, including cisgender, transgender, and non-binary people accessing women’s / support services. Aged 18 or over Experiencing homelessness, including: Rough sleeping (e.g. outdoors, in vehicles, A&E, stations) Hidden homelessness (e.g. sofa surfing, unsafe/insecure housing) Engaging with outreach, drop-ins, or day centres

📣Leeds Women's Rough Sleeping Census 2025 is starting this week!📣

If you are a woman or non-binary person who has experienced homelessness or insecure housing in the past 3 months and would like to get involved, you can come to any of our drop-in sessions this week (Mon, Tue, Wed, 1pm-3pm).

Graphic with text: We're hiring! Team Leader - CSE Service (maternity cover)

Graphic with text: Team Leader - CSE Service. An exciting opportunity to join the team at Basis Yorkshire as Team Leader of the CSE Service. You will line manage the staff of the Young People’s Team and work with the management team oversee the delivery of 1:1 and group-based support to young people in our service offering high quality, effective safety advice, information and support, enabling young people to navigate exploitative and abusive relationships. Deadline: Rolling Salary: £32,287 (FTE) Hours: 28 - 35 hrs, 1 year

We're hiring!📣 We're looking for a Team Leader of the CSE Service (maternity cover)!

Line manage the staff of the Young People’s Team and oversee the delivery of 1:1 and group-based support to young people in our service.

Apply now: buff.ly/Kt0fuqF

#Leeds #Charity

Graphic with illustration of body wash, conditioner, shampoo, deodorant, a hairbrush and bar of soap. Text reads: we need toiletries!! Must be unopened. Basis Yorkshire logo.

We need toiletries!📣 We're running low on body soap, shampoo, conditioner and deodorant! Toiletries are given out to people we support, sometimes in crisis. If you're able to donate unopened toiletries, please drop them off at our office, Mon-Wed, Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm.

DM us for more info!

Graphic with text: #SexualHealthWekk Chronically Online: Love, sex and relationships. 15-21 September 2025

15 – 21 September is Brook's #SHW25 & the theme is Chronically Online

From dating apps to AI, Sexual Health Week 2025 explores how being online is influencing attitudes & behaviours around sex, relationships & sexual health.

brook.org.uk/shw

Leeds Sexual Health Drop-in at Basis. WEDNESDAY 17th SEPT WEDNESDAY 24th SEPT WEDNESDAY 1st OCT WEDNESDAY 8th OCT WEDNESDAY 15th OCT Sexual Health Phone - 07710304306 You can contact this dedicated number for appointments with Leeds Sexual Health.

We have Leeds Sexual Health with us during Wednesday drop-in sessions, 1pm-3pm!

You can also book an appointment with LSH via our dedicated Sexual Health Phone - 07710304306

We're proud to have signed this open letter by Decrim Now and other sex worker-led groups, calling on the government to urgently strengthen the social security system to prevent more women from being driven into sex work by financial need.

Graphic of a collage with various red umbrella photos and ripped pieces of paper. Text reads: Sex Worker Pride. Zine Making Drop-in. 1pm-3pm Wed 17th Sept.

For Sex Worker Pride (14th Sept), we will be running a Sex Worker Pride zine-making drop-in on Wed 17th Sept, 1pm-3pm!☂️

Our drop-in sessions are for current and former women and non-binary sex workers, and people who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation.

Graphic with Basis Yorkshire logo. Text reads: 30th year anniversary!

Thank you if you've already sent over your memories for our 30th anniversary!🧡🎉🎂

If you would like to contribute any memories, whether that be stories, quotes, photographs or something else, please get in touch with us at info-basis@basisyorkshire.org.uk

Graphic with Basis Yorkshire logo and pipes. Text reads: 8th-13th Sept. Know Your Numbers Week

Graphic with pipes. Text reads: Ideal blook pressure is under 120/80mmHg. 1 in 2 strokes and heart attacks are the result of high blood pressure. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms - the first sign could be a heart attack or stroke. It can also cause kidney disease, dementia and other illnesses.

Graphic with outline of blood pressure machine. Text reads: It is important you know your numbers! When you know your numbers (through routine testing), you can take steps to access treatment and support needed to lower your blood pressure. You can now have your blood pressure test done @ Basis during drop in!

It's Know Your Number Week! Having high blood pressure puts you at risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease.

Have your blood pressure checked at our drop-in!
Wednesday 10th Sept, 1pm-3pm

This space is dedicated to all SWs and people who have experienced exploitation

Graphic with text reading: "Tuesday drop-in cancelled. Drop-in on Tuesday 9th September is cancelled due to staff training. We apologise for the inconvenience caused."

Drop-in on Tuesday 9th Sept is cancelled due to staff training. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Drop-in will still be running on Monday and Wednesday!

Graphic of a mobile phone screen at 15:00, 7 September 2025. 3 notifications show: Many people experiencing domestic abuse have a second phone. If this phone makes a sound, it could put countless people in danger. Make sure people know how to turn off their alerts if this applies to them. Severe alert: This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a new UK government service that will warn you if there’s a life-threatening emergency nearby. Basis Yorkshire logo in corner and a warning symbol.

On Sun 7th Sept at 3pm the government will send an alarm to all compatible phones even if set on silent. Many people experiencing domestic abuse have a 2nd phone

If that phone makes a sound it could put countless lives in danger

Make sure you know how to turn off your alerts