VCSE Inclusive Golf Event
An event is taking place in Leeds to launch a new Inclusive Golf initiative focused on improving health, wellbeing and access to sport. Inclusive Golf is designed to support people to become more active, reduce [...]
Shape Tomorrow Together
Connect, Co-Design and Pitch for Funding The Leeds Institute for Societal Futures is running a series of in-person workshops bringing together VCSE organisations, communities, academics and partners to develop new projects and pitch for seed [...]
ABCD Pathfinder grants open for community-led projects in Leeds
Leeds City Council has launched a new round of ABCD Pathfinder grants, offering funding for organisations to lead community-led change in Leeds. Two new Pathfinder sites will be funded in: • Chapeltown• Hyde Park• Little [...]
Take part in research on ageing and memory
People across Leeds are being invited to take part in research exploring how memory, thinking and wellbeing change as we age. This is an opportunity to get involved in research that helps shape the understanding [...]
WY Keep it Local Report and National Commissioning Guide
West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has published a new report alongside Locality, setting out its journey to becoming the first “Keep it Local” Integrated Care System Alongside this, a national Keep it Local Commissioning Guide [...]
Leeds Adopts New Stronger Strategy for Social Cohesion
Leeds City Council’s Executive Board has formally approved the Stronger Leeds Strategy 2026–2030, setting out the city’s approach to strengthening social cohesion over the next four years. The strategy has been developed through community engagement [...]
Help shape Healthwatch Leeds priorities for the year ahead
Healthwatch Leeds is inviting organisations, partners and communities across the city to help shape its priorities for the coming year. The organisation’s work is driven by the voices and experiences of people in Leeds. Recent [...]
Cancer Alliance Communities of Practice event to focus on physical activity
The West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance is hosting a Communities of Practice event bringing together partners across health and care to connect, share learning and explore approaches to cancer support. The upcoming session will [...]
Volunteers needed for Leeds-based health research study
Researchers at Leeds Beckett University are recruiting participants for a study exploring how probiotics may affect memory, concentration and overall health. The study is being led by the Carnegie School of Sport and focuses on [...]
Leeds organisations invited to help shape Healthwatch priorities
Healthwatch Leeds is inviting voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations and communities across the city to help shape its priorities for the coming year. Healthwatch Leeds gathers feedback from people about their experiences of [...]
Cancer Training Toolkit Now Live
A new Cancer Training Toolkit is now live to help increase awareness and understanding of cancer and NHS screening programmes across Leeds. The toolkit has been developed by Leeds Health Awareness Service and is designed [...]
Free Bus Travel for Disabled Passengers in West Yorkshire
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 [...]
New charity hub at Leeds Station for community organisations
A new Charity Hub at Leeds City Station is now available for voluntary and community organisations looking to engage with the public and offer support services. The hub, launched by Network Rail, provides a dedicated [...]
Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund
The UK Government has launched a new Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund (EHCF) aimed at strengthening the role of voluntary, community and faith organisations in preventing and reducing homelessness. The fund forms part of the [...]
NHS Contract Uplift 2.03% for VCSE Providers
NHS England has confirmed the cost uplift arrangements for NHS Standard Contracts for 2026/27, including those held by VCSE organisations delivering NHS-funded services. While formal communications to providers will follow from commissioning teams, partners have [...]