This report is an important reflection of the current landscape for racially minoritised individuals and organisations working within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector across Yorkshire and the Humber. Read the full report: Impact Hub [...]
Small charities and community groups from across Leeds are being invited to attend a special civic celebration recognising the contribution they make to communities across the city. Hosted by Leeds City Council and Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL), [...]
Warm Spaces in Leeds Welcome Spaces have once again played a vital role across Leeds this winter, supporting tens of thousands of people with access to warm, safe and welcoming places in their communities. Between [...]
A new review of Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) in Leeds offers one of the clearest pictures yet of what happens when communities are trusted, resourced, and supported to lead change themselves. Covering six years of work [...]
A new leadership message from West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership highlights the next phase of the Power of Communities programme, with VCSE infrastructure organisations set to lead the work from April 2026. The update comes from [...]
Disabled bus pass holders in West Yorkshire will be able to travel for free at any time of day as part of planned changes linked to the Weaver Network. The change will first be introduced as a [...]
Burmantofts Community Friends (BCF) has shared some positive news about an expansion of its area of work, following discussions with partners and commissioners. From January 2026, BCF will begin supporting older residents in parts of Harehills and [...]
Voluntary Action Leeds is currently evaluating the Leeds Community Anchor Network (LCAN) for 2025 and is inviting partners to share their feedback. If you have worked with LCAN over the past year, your insight is important. The [...]
A new Inclusion Health data and intelligence resource for England has been published, bringing together key national data to support more informed, inclusive decision-making at a local level. The interactive resource is a collaborative project led by [...]
A new Community Grocery is launching in Leeds this January, offering affordable food alongside wrap-around support for individuals and families facing food insecurity. The Community Grocery is a partnership between North^ Church and The Message Trust. It [...]
