Charities In Leeds City

The purchase and maintenance of halls for Public Religious Worship.

Yorkshire Dance works through dance to create happiness, health, connection and change. We are excited by the diversity of dance in all its forms and styles. We want to support artists who ask questions of themselves, their work and of the world and those who challenge ideas about what is allowed. We dismantle traditional hierarchies both within the creation of dance and within our programming.

The Big Issue North Trust supports the homeless and vulnerably housed people who sell Big Issue North magazine in the North West, Yorkshire and the Humber. From providing financial aid during periods of hardship, to funding education and training courses, to projects such as breakfast clubs and home furnishing packages, it exists to help vendors to change their lives and achieve their goals.

Provision of youth work and support for volunteer and voluntary sector youth workers. Promotion and advocacy of young people's participation. Provision of information, advice and guidance for young people.

Working with disadvantaged and vulnerable women, girls and families including those: experiencing domestic violence & abuse; with children in care; seeking asylum or refugees; with learning disabilities; with complex needs or mental health and wellbeing needs; who are pregnant or parents. We specialise in group work, peer support, and providing one-to-one support taking a trauma-informed approach.

The provision of regular public acts of worship open to members of the church and non-members alike. The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and services. Supporting other charities financially and with prayer.

Provision of childcare, local community support, outreach and other social services

To support and aid sick,elderly or infirm members of Masonic Lodges in Yorkshire and their dependants and widows and to support other Masonic and non Masonic organisations

The charity is primarily a Sikh Place of Worship and looks after the religious, cultural and social needs of the whole cross-section of the Sikh Community.Care of Elderly, Education, Youth, Sports, Healthy Living, Interfaith, Community Cohesion and Harmony. Offer help and advice to asylum seekers and refugees.

The aim of SLATE is to run charity activities in inner city south Leeds for the social, environmental and economic benefit of the people of the area and of providing work opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

Advice Service, Support and Engagement service, Families and Communites work including volunteer support and community leadership, and social prescribing

LEEDS N&W FOODBANK RELIEVES POVERTY, IN PARTICULAR HUNGER, BUT IS ALSO BENEFICIAL IN HELPING TO PREVENT HOUSING LOSS, MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS, FAMILY BREAKDOWN, CRIME AND OTHER PROBLEMS RELATED TO POVERTY. WE PROVIDE FOOD AND OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS SUCH AS TOILETRIES , TO THOSE WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN A CRISIS. WE PROVIDE FOOD SUFFICIENT FOR 10 MEALS TO HELP PEOPLE THROUGH THEIR IMMEDIATE CRISIS.

Provides specialist, independent and confidential support services to women and girls whose lives have been affected by sexual violence of any kind at any time. Currently offers freephone telephone helpline, helpline support via text and e-mail and face-to-face emotional support, Also raises awareness and understanding of sexual violence through the delivery of talks, workshops etc.

Provider of childcare during school time for pre-school and wrap around childcare for school children before & after school.

The main objective of the charity is to reduce health inequalities for people living in disadvantaged areas of Leeds. Activities and services include:- Physical and mental well being activities- Education and Training- Intergeneration work- Activities that promote inclusion and break down social isolation

St Luke's CARES is a small innovative charity committed to supporting communities across inner South Leeds. Our programmes include The Shine Project, support girls at risk, The First Steps Project providing training and work experience to those furthest from the labour market, and a series of social enterprises designed to engage the local community and raise money for the charity's projects.

The maintenance, development and making available of an historic subscription library. The preservation and making available of an historic library building.

Provision of an independent free advice serviceProvision of services to the elderly

The charities activities are to support people who live or work in the Metroploitan District of Leeds, including rural areas, who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse and to work with other agencies within the community to raise awareness of the issues of domestic abuse.

Working in North West Romania and founded on Biblical teachings, the projects include the Family Care project, Homeless and Community work; a School & Nursery in Tileagd; Medical & Social Assistance; Children's After-School support in Gepiu and Rapa as well as Outreach projects in Bihor and Arad Counties plus other seasonal programmes.

The primary objects of the are:1. Promotion of charitable purposes for the benefit of the community generally;2. The relief of poverty in cases of need, hardship or distress; and3. General charitable purposes where the Trustees have discretion as to the charities selected.

Religious and Educational Services

River catchment conservation measures for the Yorkshire Dales Rivers, namely the Wharfe, Nidd, Ure and Swale. The YDRT also supports and sponsors research and education to inform the public of the importance river habitat conservation for supporting biodiversity, for improving water quality and for oublic recreation and enjoyment.

To advance the education of disaffected young people in West Yorkshire between the ages of 16 and 19, who are unemployed, or lacking in qulaifications, or at risk of persistent anti-social behaviour, or offending, by the provision of programmes of outdoor education other training and challenging activities to improve their personal and social skills

Positive Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (PAFRAS) works with asylum seekers and refugees in Leeds and the surrounding areas providing support, food and essential items