Had a brilliant discussion at the gorgeous @tcvhollybush.bsky.social this morning with colleagues from @leedsmind.bsky.social @barca-leeds.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social Shore Up CIC, @leedsgate.bsky.social and LYPFT around joining up our work for adults with Complex Mental Health Needs!

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we're sharing resources on #autism and #MentalHealth, made by our friends from the Autism AIM - Mental Health Equity Project. Their guides and infographics cover areas such as anxiety, sensory needs and masking. All were written by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults.

NEW 🌟 workshops, activities and one to one counselling support for young people aged 16 to 24 Come along to our neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ friendly group for mindfulness, self-care, crafts, bowling and more! For more information, please contact Laura: [email protected]

We're building a fairer Leeds for everyone. We help businesses and individuals to give in an impactful way. We run varied grants programmes, investing in locally-rooted community organisations to address a wide range of issues. Want to know more about giving or grants? Visit leedscf.org.uk

Join the Volition Team! We are recruiting to two comms roles: Communications Manager for Forum Central, and Content and Admin Assistant for MindWell. Come work with some lovely people. Please share or apply now! #CharityJobs forumcentral.org.uk/communicatio... forumcentral.org.uk/mindwell-con...

Over 800 people have completed our courses and the BACP found at the time 97% felt more confident supporting refugees and asylum seekers Read the full report here & the courses are on our homepage www.solace-uk.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Carers Leeds is recruiting for 2 positions the first one is for a Carer Breaks Project Coordinator. Deadline for applications: Mon 21st April 2025. See more at: communitymatters.org.uk/jobs/

🗓️ 7 May #ARCseminar Improving #MentalHealth & wellbeing with creative arts www.eventbrite.com/e/improving-... Simon Gilbody @arc-yharc.bsky.social Briana Applewhite @arc-oxtv.bsky.social Christalla Pithara-McKeown @arc-west.bsky.social Tony Woods & Ioannis Bakolis @arc-southlondon.bsky.social

There is increasing pressure on communicators to justify their work and provide evidence of impact - Adeela Warley

#VCSE orgs that will continue to receive funding and the referral criteria are here. Community of Practice will provide ongoing support, too #TeamLeeds

Really important that community & statutory offers and pathways are complementary

The programme has helped to demystify the complexity of the Mental Health landscape and the diversity of #VCSE orgs for commissioners and mdt working

Rising demand for services with complex needs identifies a strong role for #vcse

Recommendations from this mental health transformation programme apply to other health transformation work and service design.

Martin Dean @leedscommfound.bsky.social reflects on the value of robust grantmaking alongside development support for grassroots orgs that unlock the strong capabilities of #VCSE orgs to support complex mental health needs #Sustainability #ValueForMoney @lypftresearch.bsky.social

Frustrated with how public services work? Want a system that does things with people and communities rather than to them? The #DoWith movement is calling for that change. Find out more about #DoWith, how to get involved and sign up to our event next month!

A huge thank you to all of the organisations and partners who met to reflect on two years of the Transforming MH Grants, and the launch of the Gold Dust Report. Read the report: Bit.ly/golddustreport and continue working with us to improve the citywide offer for people with complex MH needs ✨

The Community Mental Health Transformation Learning and Celebration event and launch of the #GoldDustReport is a full house of Grantholders, and partners from across sectors. “The impact of this work cannot be overstated”. #CMHTCelebration #CommunityMentalHealth #TransformationGrants #VCSEPower

📢 Last week to complete the Cost Pressures Survey - this is for all third sector organisations in Leeds #VCSE. Please hare your current financial challenges to help us better advocate on your behalf! bit.ly/CostPressure... Closes Mon 7 April 2025 Find out more forumcentral.org.uk/cost-pressur...

🥹🥹🥹 I love this work! Will post fully soon but so grateful to all the organisations involved for their expertise and time and care with this work!

Learning event for supporting adults with complex #MentalHealth need in our communities starts after some handy networking @forumcentral.bsky.social @leedscommfound.bsky.social @leedshcp.bsky.social #Leeds #TeamLeeds

Only 3 days left to apply for our Enhance Project Manager role! If you enjoy partnership working and care about community health prevention, please take a look at this role on our website: www.opforum.org.uk/get-involved... Closing date: 12 pm, 27 March 2025

Ewe won’t believe the wonderful news!!! We are overjoyed to announce the arrival of not one but FIVE healthy lambs on our farm 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑 It almost feels like a direct blessing from the goddess of spring, Ostara, herself 🌱 Watch to meet the family and learn the origin of the name ‘Pandrah' पन्द्रह

On Thursday we're hosting a Learning Event to reflect on 2 years of Transforming Mental Health Grant funding! As a smaller portfolio is funded next year, we're launching the Gold Dust Report, summarising what we have learnt from grassroots orgs with 11 recommendations for where we should go next ✨

Our latest Forum Central bulletin is out now! It's a packed edition, so check your inboxes to catch up with the latest news and opportunities for the health and social care third sector in Leeds. If you haven't signed up yet, visit: forumcentral.org.uk/newsletter/

Fantastic Hey Neighbour event today! Celebrating this year's 40 projects - a diverse range of community-based projects and activities. Huge thanks to the Lagan Group for hosting us at Ramgarhia Sikh Sports Centre. 1/4 #HeyNeighbour #ABCDLeeds #CommunityPower #NeverMoreNeeded #CommunityWellbeing

We interrupt your feed with an official invite to take a break in blossom. From boosting your mood to reducing stress, there’s no end to the benefits of nature so we invite you to take a Big Blooming Break: bit.ly/4iOomZB

One of the Transforming Mental Health Grantholders ✨ it has been such a pleasure working with them! #mentalhealth #communitymentalhealthtransformation

The GSK IMPACT Awards recognise the outstanding contribution made by small-medium sized charities working to improve the nation’s health and wellbeing. Find out more about the 2025 winners and runners up. #GSKIMPACTUK buff.ly/KPzQfFi

The latest Leeds Unlocked Zine is out now! #MensHealth Featuring: Poetry! Pies! Inspiring Stories! Reviews! Vital info and Services! forumcentral.org.uk/leeds-unlock... (direct link to the zine: bit.ly/Leeds-Unlock...#MensHealth Produced by MHU partner Space 2 Leeds #ChampioningMen #MensHealthUnlocked

We’ve partnered with @leedsbeckett.bsky.social to provide placements for MA Integrative Counselling students 🤝 We offer bursaries to support Black, Asian, and other under-represented students, prioritising their placements to aid professional development. Read more: bit.ly/3FhLktk #MentalHealth

🎉 We are pleased to announce our 2025 series of guided walks. This year is our 60th anniversary. We're celebrating with the most extensive series of guided walks the Trust has ever held in a single season. 👉Booking opens tomorrow🔗zurl.co/t0b0u

For Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, we spoke with our ISVA and SWISVA about the barriers survivors face and how they can support you. Professionals and self-referrals can visit our Referrals page, or for can call us for guidance: 0113 243 0036 #itsnotok #supportsexworkers

A&E, hospitals and all health services are particularly busy in winter #WinterPressures. Help the #NHS and yourself by choosing the right service so you can the help you need as quickly and easily as possible. Visit togetherwe-can.com to see all the #help available across West Yorkshire and #Leeds

Refugee rights are human rights. 🌍 This Race Equality Week we are standing with @refugeeaction.bsky.social to recognize that asylum in the UK is a racial justice issue. Let's amplify the voices of refugees and push for a fair, inclusive future for all. #RaceEqualityWeek #RacialJustice

Here's a starter pack of VCSE organisations and Forum Central members in Leeds with BlueSky accounts (you're welcome!) #LeedsVCSE #Nonprofits #CommunityPower go.bsky.app/81ka3AA

The @tnlcomfund.bsky.social has developed guidelines on how applicants can use artificial intelligence (AI) tools when applying for funding, adding that it will not reject applications from charities that use AI tools

In this fortnightly column, Civil Society looks at funding pots available to the UK charity sector…

Frustrated with how public services work? Want a system that does things with people and communities rather than to them? The #DoWith movement is calling for that change. Find out more about #DoWith, how to get involved and join our event in March. https://buff.ly/3WsBOJD

#Harehills Park Bowling Club in #Leeds - a community hub and a community club. A powerful reminder of how community orgs are never just one thing! 24/01/2025: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00277w0 via @bbciplayer- fast fwd to 14:30 mins #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #FoodAid #FamilySupport #VCSE

Discover How Food 🍽️ Can Help You Heal Through Grief Grief doesn’t just affect our emotions 😢  🥗 Join Full Circle on Feb 13 at 11am online ( FREE, 1 hr session) 📍Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-for-thought-and-healing-the-mind-body-connection-in-grief-tickets-1109161615249

Our CHANGE team have made an #EasyRead guide to staying warm in #winter. If you're with an organisation that would like resources such as this made for you, find out what CHANGE can do for you on their website: www.changepeople.org

How does where we live – urban, rural, or in-between – relate to our mental health? 🌆🏞️ In this cross-country study, we investigate the links between urbanicity, anxiety and depressive disorders in 500,000 adults across the UK, Norway, and New Zealand 🧵 doi.org/10.31219/osf...

A really positive @forumcentral.bsky.social Joint Network meeting at Swarthmore Ed. Centre this afternoon. Loads discussed, including the Accessible Information Standard, Partnerships, Third Sector Workforce, and Allyship. Thanks to All who attended.