Great to hear how the Household Support Fund is making a difference across Leeds.
Yesterday’s event at Civic Hall brought organisations together to share impact, make connections and strengthen collaboration.
#Leeds #HouseholdSupportFund #VCSE
Come along, ask questions and connect with local organisations who can help.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/MentalHealthWeekEvent2026
Hosted by Forum Central and Touchstone.
𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 – 𝗟𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀
Join us during Mental Health Awareness Week to meet over 25 services from across Leeds and find out what support is available for mental health and wellbeing.
Free drop-in event
13 May , 10.00am–2.00pm at Kirkgate Market
Thank you to everyone from across our many networks who joined us yesterday.
It was great to bring people together at our Joint Networks Meeting to connect, share updates and discuss shared priorities across Leeds.
We appreciate everyone who took the time to contribute.
A poster for Forum Central and Touchstone's Mental Health Awareness Week Marketplace event on Wednesday 13th May at Kirkgate Market, Leeds.
We are really excited to be at @forumcentral.bsky.social and @touchstonesupport.bsky.social's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Marketplace!
It's on Wednesday 13th May from 10am-2pm at Kirkgate Market.
There will be stalls from local services who can support your mental health and wellbeing.
Feeling low? Struggling to cope? Text 'BRIGHT' to 85258 for Free, confidential, 24/7 support provided by Shout. From West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership.
A pregnant woman sitting down, looking at her phone. Text reads: "West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership. Feeling low? Struggling to cope? Text 'BRIGHT' to 85258. Free, confidential, 24/7 support provided by Shout."
There is a free #MentalHealth text service for people in West Yorkshire, provided by Shout.
If you are feeling low or struggling to cope, text 'BRIGHT' to 85258 for 24/7, confidential support.
New Inclusive Golf programme launching in Leeds
Supporting people to be active, build confidence and connect through sport and green space.
30 April | 4–6pm
Leeds Golf Centre
Book your place:
These findings highlight the ongoing pressures facing organisations across Leeds. The picture is always evolving.
Make sure your organisation’s reality is counted.
Take the Cost and Operating Pressures Survey:
forumcentral.org.uk/cost-and-operating-pressures-survey
Got an idea but need partners and funding?
This programme brings together VCSE organisations, communities and academics to co-design projects and pitch for seed funding.
Sign up: forumcentral.org.uk/shape-tomorr...
A huge thank you today to SHANTONA WOMENS & FAMILY SERVICE for letting us use their wonderful space today. It was amazing to have the team together in one place and even better that we got our own balcony.
Go Team Forum Central !!
Get connected!
Check out the Queer Leeds LGBTQIA+ Community Events Calendar, showcasing not only our Pride Place events but those from partner LGBTQ+ groups across Leeds!
@mesmac.bsky.social @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
www.queerleeds.lgbt
Free dementia support event in Wetherby
Information, advice and local support all in one place.
11 June 10am–2pm
Wetherby Town Hall
No booking needed, just come along
Email: Courtney.jackson14@nhs.net
Include your organisation name, contact, preferred date and number of spaces.
The session will cover:
• recognising anaphylaxis
• immediate Basic Life Support response
Available dates:
• 15 April (4 spaces)
• 17 April (4 spaces)
• 27 May (2 spaces)
Places are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗖𝗦𝗘 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀
Funded places are available for VCSE organisations to attend Basic Life Support (BLS) training, delivered through the NHS Health Check Programme and Leeds GP Confederation.
Intergenerational sport in Leeds
Leeds Older People Forum brought together adults and children from ages 9 to 76 for a community sports tournament, challenging stereotypes and building connections across generations.
Read more: www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/...
Change coming: free all-day bus travel for disabled passengers
The weekday 9.30am restriction is being removed in West Yorkshire.
A practical step that will make travel more flexible for work, education and appointments.
Read more: forumcentral.org.uk/free-bus-tra...
𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀
Join employers from across Leeds and West Yorkshire to share practical approaches to supporting mental health at work.
Leeds Beckett University
20 May
Register your place:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leeds-mind...
Deadline: 22 April (12 noon)
Apply now or share with someone who should.
www.abcdinleeds.com
www.abcdinleeds.com/_files/ugd/0...
Got a strong community idea for your neighbourhood? This could fund it.
Leeds City Council is funding new ABCD Pathfinder sites in Leeds — supporting community-led action and local change.
If your organisation is committed to asset-based, community-led approaches, this is one to look at.
💬 Conversation Cafés – Have Your Say 💬
📅 Dates so far:
• Fri 27 March, 10.30am–12.30pm – St Aidan’s Church Hall, LS8 5QD
• Tues 7 April, 2pm–4pm – CATCH, Hovingham Ave, LS8 3QY
🙌 Places are limited, so please complete the short form to register your interest:
forms.office.com/e/FW2Rv62jws
We're recruiting: Team Admin Coordinator (Volition & LOPF)
We're looking for two Team Admin Coordinators to join our shared team in Leeds city centre.
• 1 full-time post (Volition)
• 1 part-time post (Leeds Older People's Forum)
If you're organised, collaborative and want to support meaningful work across the city, we'd love to hear from you.
forumcentral.org.uk/job-vacancy-...
Closing date: Thursday, 12 March 2026
We're recruiting: Team Admin Coordinator (Volition & LOPF)
We're looking for two Team Admin Coordinators to join our shared team in Leeds city centre.
• 1 full-time post (Volition)
• 1 part-time post (Leeds Older People's Forum)
Free book pressure checks at Cardigan Centre.
It’s always great to see community groups having so much fun.
Proud 2 Be. Blue background with illustration of two hands under a rainbow creating a heart shape with the text “pride social group” in the middle in upper case letters, using rainbow colours. Proud 2 be is a relaxed, inclusive LGBTQIA+ group for 18-25 year olds, delivered in partnership with Our Way Leeds and Pride Place. Created by thre LGBTQIA+ community for the LGBTQIA+ community. Proud 2 Be is all about connection, belonging and being yourself. Flamingos Coffee House, 10 Central Arcade, LS1 6UT. In small print at the bottom: No need to register! Call 0113 391 8000 or email referrals@ourwayleeds.org.uk for more info.
This Friday Feb 27! Proud 2 Be - a relaxed LGBTQIA+ group for 18–25 year olds, 6 - 7.30pm
The group offers a safe, affirming space to socialise, have open conversations & build connections
Whether you're looking to make new friends or spend time in a supportive space, Proud 2 Be is here for you 😊
We pay heartfelt tribute to Martyn Butler, co‑founder of Terrence Higgins Trust, one of the UK’s leading HIV charities. His legacy lives on in those able to thrive because of the movement he helped build, driving us toward a world free from stigma, discrimination and hate.
