Charities In Leeds City

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WCTS supports mental health and emotional wellbeing of women in Leeds prioritising those on low income and those who struggle to access or engage with statutory services. Core activities: provision of individual and group counselling and psychotherapy in a women's service; peer support; partnerships with other services; contributing to a co-ordinated approach to service delivery to women.

OFFERS FREE AND IMPARTIAL ADVICE AND INFORMATION TO DISABLED PEOPLE, THEIR CARERS AND FAMILIES IN THE BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ON BENEFITS, EQUIPMENT,PARKING, TRANSPORT, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION,LEISURE, HOUSING AND HOLIDAYS. PROVIDES SHORT-TERM WHEELCHAIR AND DISABILITY EQUIPMENT HIRE.

We receive referrals through our network of schools. We deliver a bed bundle for every child in the household that requires it; this includes a brand-new Bed, Mattress, Duvet, Pillow, Bed Sheets, Pyjamas and Hygiene Kit. We work with local partners to include Food Parcels and, if needed, a school uniform. We can also mediate between families and their support services, as well as making referrals.

Leeds GATE works to improve quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers across West Yorkshire. We provide advocacy, mental health support work, community development work, youth work and specialist support around domestic violence and criminal justice to our membership. We have a community centre in Cross Green, Leeds but work via outreach and other community venues across West Yorkshire.

We work with adults on the Autistic Spectrum helping them develop their social and independent living skills. We offer a varied programme of activities and support into employment. We also provide training in Autistic Spectrum Conditions and advice, information and support to parents, carers and those working with this vulnerable client group.

The National Opera Studio is engaged by the UK's leading Opera Companies and Arts Council England to provide individually designed, high quality professional training for singers and repetiteurs who have the potential to become the leading artists of their generation.

The charity's main objective remains the control of feral cats, by limiting their numbers throught neutering and returning to site, by providing veterinary care where necessary and by finding homes for kittens and tame stray cats. Each year the charity manages to neuter more than 1000 cats, home more than 1000 cats and provide veterinary care, other than neutering, for some 750 cats.

People Matters creates opportunities for local people including those with disabilities to be more independent and enjoy life in the same ways, and in the same places, as anybody else.

Leeds Mencap aims to improve the the lives of children and young people with learning disabilities and their families through a range of projects.

The principle activitiy of the company was the provision of live theatre and arts with and for disabled people.

To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community particularly in Yorkshire and the surrounding area in particular the advancement of education and health and the relief of poverty and distress, the sustainability of rural life, or in pursuing any other charitable purposes by promoting and organising cooperation in the achievement of the said purposes.

Provide support to homeless patients admitted to hospital by mentoring & advocating for homeless people during hospital stays & following discharge; define, establish & implement a model of medical respite care for homeless patients; support the Faculty of Homeless & Inclusion Health, ensure homeless people have a voice in healthcare provision and a role in co-production of Pathway's work.

Sporting activities

Axis SL Provides properties and support to high risk but vulnerable ex offenders leaving prison by working closely with Landlords, Probation, Police and Housing Benefit in Leeds. We enable ex offenders to access decent, affordable accommodation and provide tenancy support to prevent needless homelessness and Recall to Prison which is crucial to breaking the cycle of prison's "revolving door".

The charity's principal activity is the protection and preservation of good health by promoting the safety and wellbeing of sex workers and those who are, have or could be at risk of exploitation by the provision of advocacy services that offer choice, support and empowerment to those people.

Seacroft Pantry and CafeChildren and youth work including sports, clubs, groups and school holiday provision/activitiesPlaybox activities, Community Events/GalasArts & Crafts Groups, Mental Health and wellbeing supportArt TherapySignposting

To promote the safety of the public, and in particular to encourage an interest in road safety, and improving the standard of driving and riding, with particular emphasis on young people, in Yorkshire.

Volition is an alliance of voluntary sector organisations that either provide mental and/or physical health services for, or work with, people in Leeds who have mental health issues and/or physical and/or sensory impairments, and/or long-term health conditions

TRC provides running & fitness-based initiatives to homeless and disadvantaged young people aged 16-24, using the great value of sport as a catalyst for proactive and productive social change. By providing them with the means to participate in healthy recreation and with access to support services to relieve their needs and assist them to integrate into society.

Religious Activities

Promoting the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical to the city.

Inn Churches has grown from a month-long pilot to a thriving community project with more than 900 volunteers from churches and the wider community in Bradford. We have provided over 5000 beds for homeless and vulnerable people in the Bradford area. In addition we provide practical support for those who need it most in the form of the WHHP programme, starter packs, food and cookery lessons.

To rescue and rehome unwanted and stray cats and kittens. As part of the change in legal status to a Charitable Incorporated Association (CIO), the charity took over all the operations, funds, assets and liabilities of Yorkshire Cat Rescue (registered charity number 1058218) on 1st April 2015. This charity had been operating since 1996.

Offers homeless people a home, work and the chance to rebuild their lives in a supportive environment.