We're recruiting: Team Admin Coordinator (Volition & LOPF) We're looking for two Team Admin Coordinators to join our shared team in Leeds city centre. • 1 full-time post (Volition) • 1 part-time post (Leeds Older People's Forum)

We're recruiting: Team Admin Coordinator (Volition & LOPF) We're looking for two Team Admin Coordinators to join our shared team in Leeds city centre. • 1 full-time post (Volition) • 1 part-time post (Leeds Older People's Forum)

Free book pressure checks at Cardigan Centre.

It’s always great to see community groups having so much fun.

This Friday Feb 27! Proud 2 Be - a relaxed LGBTQIA+ group for 18–25 year olds, 6 - 7.30pm The group offers a safe, affirming space to socialise, have open conversations & build connections Whether you're looking to make new friends or spend time in a supportive space, Proud 2 Be is here for you 😊

We pay heartfelt tribute to Martyn Butler, co‑founder of Terrence Higgins Trust, one of the UK’s leading HIV charities. His legacy lives on in those able to thrive because of the movement he helped build, driving us toward a world free from stigma, discrimination and hate.

Sewage released into our rivers by water companies is a scandal with life and death consequences. Dirty Business shows how it happened

What's On! Current recurring events by Pride Place Flamingos Café - spread the word! See also Queer Leeds LGBTQIA+ community calendar www.queerleeds.lgbt/events @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @mesmac.bsky.social @outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social

Let’s talk about mental health stigma in our communities. Book your place now and be part of the conversation. Call 0113 248 4880 or email [email protected] www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk/wp-content/u...

The Health Equity Development Programme – Fairer, Healthier Leeds is launching this March. Find out more: leedshealthandcareacademy.org/workforce-in...

Partnerships Leading Care Fellowship is a 12-month programme for people working across Leeds’. Submission deadline: 11 March forumcentral.org.uk/partnerships...

Workshops are taking place 23–25 February to inform the relaunch of the city-wide mental health anti-stigma campaign ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week. Sessions are available for community members, employers, and community and mental health organisations. forumcentral.org.uk/help-shape-t...

This time last week we welcomed VCSE leaders from across the city to the latest Health and Care Leaders event at the Cardigan Centre.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 – 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗢𝗢𝗡 Small grants of up to £2,500 are available to support trusted community organisations in Leeds to share clear, accessible vaccination information with communities who may be less heard. Applications close: 6 February 2026 More Information and apply

Do you know inspiring people or projects involved in food growing in Leeds? Feed Leeds want to hear from across the city. Help them to reach a wide range of growers by nominating individuals or projects making a difference in local food growing. It only takes a few seconds to nominate, and you can

Read about Leeds Welcome Spaces Scheme, Tech Talk and Toast offers a warm, welcoming place to build digital skills and connect with others. “It’s not just about technology, it brings people together,” Fran Etherington, Development Manager

Join @advonetuk.bsky.social for Empower and Employ, interview skills workshops supporting people to prepare for interviews, ask for reasonable adjustments and write a CV.

Join Humans Being for She Rises, a 7 week course supporting women in Leeds to build confidence, find direction and move forward. Please see image for more information.

Gipton Old Fire Station hosted the final IDODP Small Grants funded activity. This was a brilliant We Are All Leaders Brunch event.

MAGI is a community-led digital wellbeing tool, co-designed with women and girls, including those who are neurodivergent or feel overwhelmed. Magi are inviting people with lived experience and frontline professionals to share insights to help shape it and improve everyday wellbeing. Join the wait

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 – 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 Small grants of up to £2,500 are available to support trusted community organisations in Leeds to share clear, accessible vaccination information with communities who may be less heard.

Join the Orchestra of Opera North for a relaxed, interactive concert designed for children and adults to enjoy together. Expect singing, movement and plenty of chances to get involved – it’s not just encouraged, it’s expected.

New event! Starting 30th Jan at Flamingos Café, 6 - 7.30pm Created by the LGBTQIA+ community, Proud 2 Be is a relaxed, inclusive group for 18–25 year olds Whether you’re looking to make new friends or simply spend time in a supportive space, Proud 2 Be is here for you @forumcentral.bsky.social

Book launch: The People’s History of Leeds Hyde Park Book Club 22 January from 5.30 till 7pm Led by @leedsopf.bsky.social Leeds Older People’s Forum, and funded by the Heritage Lottery, the book reflects what makes Leeds unique – and why so many are proud to call it home.

Join GGI for a one-hour online session for trustees and leaders of public purpose organisations, exploring ethical leadership, moral responsibility and the role of boards in 2026. Find out more here: bit.ly/4pzXG1i Wednesday 21 January 2026 08.30–09.30 Online (Zoom)

We loved visiting the IDODP 2025 Pyramid Celebration Event at Leeds City Art Gallery. Designed and led by the Pyramid Visioning Group it was a colourful and welcoming event, with brilliant artwork, hands-on creative workshops A great example of creativity, leadership and inclusion in action.

We are pleased to announce that Voluntary Action Leeds, Leeds Older People's Forum and Volition have secured the Third Sector Infrastructure Support and Representation (ISF) for April 2026 🔔 Leeds Older People's Forum @forumcentral.bsky.social Read more here 👉 https://ow.ly/g2lk50XWFYe

When someone reaches out in mental health crisis, the response can be life-changing. We spoke to 371 people in Leeds, and their feedback has led to real improvements, including better training, clearer signposting and new text support. We’ll keep working to keep people’s voices at the centre

We are pleased to announce that Voluntary Action Leeds, Volition and Leeds Older People’s Forum have secured Third Sector Infrastructure Support Funding (ISF) for April 2026 Leeds Older People's Forum.

Thank you to everyone involved in January's IDODP event, which brought people together to share experiences, creativity and conversation. The event included a live radio recording with Chapel FM, capturing reflections from participants and contributors on disability, identity and everyday life in L

Seasonal Wellness. Fancy learning about growing veggies ?

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 @connectinthenorth.bsky.social are running four free sessions in Leeds covering getting ready for relationships on 19 February to 12 March, 1pm–3pm See for more: citn.org.uk/news_article...

Check out what’s going on at Left Bank. All Pay As You Feel.

Looking for something friendly and low-key to brighten up January? have a bit of fun, and talk about how technology fits into everyday life. Join in person or online — everyone welcome. Monday 12 January 1pm–3pm Connect in the North Office 45, First Floor, Sugar Mill

✨ Wishing you a Happy New Year from everyone at Forum Central ✨

Do you know local people or projects in your community  that deserve recognition? You can nominate them for the Feed Leeds Food Growing Awards 2026 🌱 🍆Who will you nominate? Click Link 🔗 for more details and to nominate search: bit.ly/NominateFoodGrowers (link in comments).

Leeds Food Aid Network has published its Christmas food provision listings for 2025, bringing together foodbanks, pantries, drop-ins and outreach support across the city. The online documents will be updated as needed, so please share and flag any changes. Access the Christmas provision here:

Free training for frontline staff in Leeds Leeds Mind is delivering a series of free workshops to help frontline staff develop a deeper understanding of self-harm. The sessions are shaped by lived experience and feedback from people who self-harm, their families and frontline workers. They focus o

Our crew are in the @viaductshowbar until 8pm, for our penultimate evening activity of the year! Go say hello & chat about all things LGBTQ+ in Leeds & find out about the #StopTheSpike festive campaign 👍🏼 #Leeds #LGBTQplus #LeedsLovesDiversity #BeSafeFeelSafe #MakeFriendsInLeeds #NightSafeLeeds

Age UK Leeds and the Leeds City Council Safeguarding Team are running a free online session on 17 December, 10:00–11:00, shining a light on the often-hidden issue of domestic violence and abuse among older people. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3118f4...

The University of Leeds’ Remote Peer Mentorship in Osteoarthritis (RaMIgO) project has been shortlisted for Arthritis UK’s Research Highlight of the Year – one of only six projects nominated from over 200. Public voting is now open until 15 December 2025, and RaMIgO is Project 4 – Making osteoarthri

Today our Vice-President, Prof. Bola Owolabi CBE, received a CBE for her work on reducing health inequalities 🎉 This work is tremendously valuable to our society and central to all we are trying to achieve in public health. Congratulations from the whole team at RSPH 👏

Join Nifty Sustainability CIC, MyCake, Voluntary Action Leeds and Forum Central THIS MONDAY for an online presentation and panel discussion where we share the latest insights on how Leeds’ VCSE organisations are doing, the pressures they face and the strengths that continue to shape our sector.

The Henry Moore Institute’s Beyond the Visual offers a rare, inclusive sensory journey into sculpture. Featuring work by blind and partially blind artists, and curated by a blind curator, this exhibition encourages visitors to handle and engage with sculptures. Open until April 2026.

Explore art through touch and sound at Leeds Art Gallery’s Another Way of Seeing. Created by disabled and neurodivergent artists, this multisensory exhibition removes the distance between viewer and artwork, inviting you to get hands-on and experience the work in new ways. Open till 14 December.

Together We Make – Creative Drop-In at Swarthmore A brilliant creative workshop took place on Friday as part of the Together We Make project at Swarthmore. The session was co-produced and led by volunteer Hailey, supported by the tutors. Thanks to everyone who took part.

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster carer and have questions? Come along to this pop-up information event, grab a brew and have a chat with the Foster4Leeds team ! Monday 8th Dec 12-2 Flamingos café, Leeds LS1 6DX www.foster4leeds.co.uk @forumcentral.bsky.social @mesmac.bsky.social