“Rough sleeping’s doubled. Here’s what it’s like at the coalface.”
Ahead of Focus4Hope’s Tenth Anniversary Ball, Founder and CEO, Louise Reed, lifts the lid on the realities of working to help the homeless. Homelessness across all indicators reached its most severe levels in decades this year. Together with my team, I’ve been helping homeless and vulnerable people for several years now. You don’t get used […]
Leeds School Uniform Exchange Opens at Merrion Centre Until 29 August
The Leeds School Uniform Exchange has officially opened the doors to its expanded summer pop-up shop at the Merrion Centre. Organisers say they have been overwhelmed by the response so far from families across the City. Thousands of free uniform items are already helping families, with extra donations and stock arriving daily to meet unprecedented […]
Epilepsy Action With HSBC: Improving Workplace Accessibility
HSBC, the UK’s largest bank, has partnered with Leeds-based charity Epilepsy Action to improve workplace accessibility for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Together, HSBC and Epilepsy Action has launched a new research report, offering best practice insights informed by community research. The intention is to give businesses and organisations the knowledge and tools they need to […]
Bowled Over By Community Spirit
A local in-home care service is supporting Holmfield Park Bowling Club’s role in the local community. Holmfield Park Bowling Club has helped keep older people active and connected for generations and is being supported by local home care provider Visiting Angels Leeds & Wakefield. Holmfield Park Bowling Club, based in Thornes Park, has around 350 […]
Plans Approved For Ollo Padel at Leeds’ Historic Roundhouse
The Grade II* listed landmark is to be restored as major fitness and social destination. One of Leeds’ most iconic buildings is set to be brought back to life after plans for a brand new padel and leisure destination at The Roundhouse on Wellington Road were approved by Leeds City Council’s West Plans Panel. The […]
