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@turninglivesaround.bsky.social

Leeds-based charity preventing homelessness since 1972.

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Very happy to see Shane talking positively about his recovery from addiction and the support he received from Turning Lives Around
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPmr...

22.10.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today's the day! First Intuition Yorkshire & Humber have set off on their Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.

Evie told us what motivated her to get involved... you can support her here localgiving.org/fundraising/...

12.09.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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*NEWS* - Finance Director position available - please share this post.

Our FD Alan is retiring, so there is an exciting opportunity to work at @turninglivesaround.bsky.social with me!

www.turninglivesaround.co.uk/job-vacancies/

#finance #accounting #ukhousing #charity #homelessness #Leeds

03.09.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The countdown is on to First Intuition Yorkshire & Humber taking on their Three Peaks fundraising challenge in aid of Turning Lives Around this Friday.

We're sharing some of their motivations, beginning with Kathleen. You can support her here: localgiving.org/fundraising/...

10.09.2025 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TLA Sustain Wakefield colleagues and service users have created The Thinking Times. You can find out more and view this marvellous community newsletter here: www.turninglivesaround.co.uk/news-events/...

28.08.2025 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Many thanks to First Intuition Yorkshire & Humber for choosing us as a charity partner! You can read about theirThree Peaks challenge and show your support here localgiving.org/fundraising/...

21.08.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are seeking Trusteesβ€―for our Board - a vital governance role at the heart of the TLA’s mission. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and support vulnerable and homeless people supported by TLA. Apply here:
www.turninglivesaround.co.uk/job-vacancies/

20.08.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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He did it! Our Vice-Chair, Mike White, completed the epic Leeds Iron Man Triathlon in under 16 hours. What an achievement! You can support Mike and Turning Lives Around here localgiving.org/fundraising/...

29.07.2025 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Trustee, Mike White, is taking on the Leeds Ironman Triathlon this weekend to raise funds for the people we support. Please help him if you can!
localgiving.org/fundraising/...

22.07.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A great opportunity for a Community Mental Health Practitioner to work within the Leeds Single Homeless Accommodation Programme leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/careers/late...

10.07.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The carousel of homeless funding as experienced by one Leeds service What can government learn about how to improve homelessness services from the funding and staffing problems of one frontline provider? Ella Jessel visits a service to find out.

Our CEO
@steve-hoey.bsky.social explains how short-term funding arrangements affect our ability to plan ahead. Thanks to
@insidehousing.bsky.social for highlighting our work and dilemmas.
www.insidehousing.co.uk/home/the-car...

27.05.2025 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Against a backdrop of rising homelessness, it is increasing fastest among those with a disability.

Β· 60,000+ disabled households faced homelessness in 2024 - up 75% since 2019

Β· Social housing lettings to people with disabilities are down from 20% in 2022/23 to 16% in 2023/24.

21.05.2025 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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He did it! In 2 hours and 7 minutes, Ian Atkinson completed the Leeds Half Marathon to raise funds for the people we support. Can you chip in? localgiving.org/fundraising/...

13.05.2025 08:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We admire everything Michelle Torez has achieved: campaigner, poet and author. Read her inspiring story... www.turninglivesaround.co.uk/.../inspirin...

08.05.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Senior Property Manager, Ian Atkinson, is taking on the Leeds Half Marathon to raise funds for improving facilities for the people we support. Please get behind him! localgiving.org/fundraising/...

23.04.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First young person takes up residence in Lowell House - South Leeds Life Leeds’ new supported accommodation for homeless 18-25-year-olds, Lowell House, is now officially open and already providing homes and specialist intense support for young people with a history of roug...

Nice article in South Leeds Life about our newly opened scheme for young rough sleepers at @turninglivesaround.bsky.social here : southleedslife.com/first-young-... #homelessness #Leeds

08.04.2025 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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This #IWD25 TLA is holding events to #AccelerateAction across our services.
www.turninglivesaround.co.uk/news-events/...

07.03.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Turning Lives Around TLA | Preventing Homelessness in Leeds Turning Lives Around are experts in providing bespoke solutions for people faced with homelessness and other difficulties.

We have Scheme Manager, Team Leader and Support roles available in our Single Homeless Accommodation Project (opening this April), Housing First and Beacon services, plus Night Supervisor and Night Support roles.
www.turninglivesaround.co.uk/job-vacancies/

05.03.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're delighted to have been awarded new contracts to continue delivering our Sustain & Woodside services in the Wakefield District @mywakefield.bsky.social for at least 2 years from April 2025!
www.turninglivesaround.co.uk/news-events/...

20.02.2025 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fantastic to have the support of Lowell Group to create a bespoke support housing scheme for young people in Leeds: approaching completion, opening April 2025!
www.turninglivesaround.co.uk/news-events/...

30.01.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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