Support Bramley Mermaids! Our Just Giving Fin-raiser begins today! https://bit.ly/Donate-FinRaiser Photo: Hare of Dave, Shoot First Creative

Leeds Community Researchers' Report: An Ongoing Journey - is out! Find out how we're defining and conducting #communityledresearch doi.org/10.48785/100...

@volactionleeds.bsky.social is excited to introduce an easy way for your group, organisation or project to raise extra funds with – through everyday online shopping! www.easyfundraising.org.uk/leeds/

What’s the biggest worry people have about putting solar on community buildings? Asking for a friend! 😉

Today is the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Our #WomanoftheNorth report shows northern women experience some of the highest domestic violence rates in the country 🔗 Read our recommendations to reduce these rates: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/vast-inequal...

Next month, @forumcentral.bsky.social and @westyorkshireca.bsky.social are holding a consultation for autistic adults in #Leeds on the design of new buses! Participants get lunch and a £10 voucher. It's on Tuesday 16th December from 11am-1:30pm. To join, please email [email protected]

Read our new #COP30 blog by Dr Ruth Wade & Profs Guy Ziv and Pippa Chapman: 'Farming in an unpredictable climate'. They explore the impact of climate change on UK farming and how farmers might mitigate and adapt by using regenerative agriculture practices. Read blog: medium.com/globalfoodle...

Communication Matters is recruiting a f/t Administrator. doinggoodleeds.org.uk/job/communic...

International Men's Day

After last year’s success… ⏳ Join us for the Global Islamophobia Photo Exhibition this #IAM2025, hosted by the Iqbal Centre with the Centre for Ethnicity & Racism Studies. 📍 Riley Smith Theatre, Leeds Uni Union 🗓 Thu 20 Nov | Opening at 9am, closing at 4:30pm Don’t miss it!

Congratulations and well deserved!!

Story Makers Conference 2026 in collaboration with Creativity, Culture and Education (CCE) Rewilding the Curriculum: Creative Pedagogies for Collective Wellbeing, Positive Relationships and Learner Agency 13-14th March 2026 Tickets only £35 per person

Training: Myths & Misconceptions Driving Anti-Muslim Hate 10 Dec. Book your place 👇https://doinggoodleeds.org.uk/training-course/myths-and-misconceptions-driving-anti-muslim-hate/

Join us 19 Nov to hear Dr Gülbanu Kaptan deliver a webinar titled, 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'. Includes a live Q&A session with the speaker! More info 👇 #FoodWaste #ClimateAction #Sustainability

Car When We Need It, is an experiment which explores different ways for people to access a car without needing to own one. To find out more & get involve 👇 in-fuze.org.uk/infuze-autum...

Via @advonetuk.bsky.social

Writing with Confidence online course 13 Oct. Sign up here 👇 doinggoodleeds.org.uk/training-cou...

Today’s @yorkshirepost.co.uk features a column written by @healthequitynorth.bsky.social Exec Director @hannahdavies.bsky.social, who sets out why it’s imperative to scrap the two-child benefit cap if we want to see a reduction in the child poverty rates. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion...

🏆LBU colleagues - don't forget to submit your nominations for our outstanding research and support colleagues in the 2025 Research and Knowledge Exchange Awards! ➡️➡️➡️ bit.ly/3KjIMO9 ⏱️Nominations close on Sunday, 12 October, with the winners being announced on day 2 of #RKEFest25 on 19 November.

🌍 Curious about how the environment impacts our health? Join us for an enlightening event Whether you are a public health pro or interested individual 📌 13 October  Click link  ➡️

📢 Calling all healthcare professionals in Yorkshire and Humber! Ready to get involved in clinical research? The NIHR Healthcare Professionals Internship is now open. Learn more and apply by 31 October 2025 here: leedsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/yorkshire-hu...

🍂🥕 Just One More this Autumn — pumpkins, squashes, roots, and greens are in season. Adding just one more of these colourful veg to your meals can make a big difference to your health, the planet and your taste buds.🌱🎃 #AutumnHarvest #JustOneMore #EatTheRainbow  #EatTheSeason

Next to speak is our new Chief Officer Anna Martin, talking about the highlights and the year ahead ✨#VALAGM25

What moves Horsforth? Great to see @infuzeleeds.bsky.social at the Horsforth Climate Action Green Festival on Sunday speaking with local residents about what they value, what's hard about getting around without a car, and what our future could look like. @climateactionleeds.bsky.social

New blog by Ankitha Manohar, PhD student @universityofleeds.bsky.social During recent fieldwork in the Philippines, Ankitha used GFEI funds to give local communities disposable cameras to document their meals and tell their individual food stories. Read her reflections: medium.com/globalfoodle...

🎉We are proud to share that LBU is once again in the top 20 of UK universities in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework #KEF5 for our work with business, research partnerships, and work with public and third sectors! 🗞️ Read more - bit.ly/4pET2QX #AcademicSky #research #KEF

Join us - launch event of Leeds Institute for Societal Futures. Bringing key stakeholders together to find solutions to some of society's most urgent challenges. 🗓️29/9/25, 3-5pm 📍University of Leeds 🔗Register bit.ly/46dcU54 #Leeds #InstituteForSocietalFutures #LISF @universityofleeds.bsky.social

Hear from an expert panel at our #LabourPartyConference event ‘Building a Better Future for Northern Women’, which includes: @hannahdavies.bsky.social, @kirithentwistle.bsky.social, Professor Dame Lesley Regan, and Professor @louiseckenny.bsky.social. Join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-a...

💚Applications for 2026 Community Garden Grants are now open 🍃 Amount: £5000 💷 (maximum) 📌Deadline: 12 noon on 20th October 2025. 🗓️ ➡️ More details & to check eligibility: https://f.mtr.cool/finqrlgopz

Come along to the @climateactionleeds.bsky.social Networking Event Tue 7 Oct, 6:30 - 8pm @ All Hallows Church. Everyone is welcome. To register tinyurl.com/35mzmjea

Just one week until The Northern Way Community-led Housing Summit! 🌟 📅 When: Tues 23 & Wed 24 Sept Explore community-led growth, workshops, site visits & more. 🔍 Limited spots! Book via Eventbrite: [Eventbrite Link] #communityledhousing #leeds #empowercommunities

Wednesday 15th October, 12.00-12.40 pm Speaker: Dr Mapenzie Tauzie Title: 'Negotiating Empowerment: Exploring how women balance agriculture, household responsibilities and social networks in rural Malawi' Register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-eve... 👇

The latest Y-PERN newsletter is packed with insights on community-led growth and knowledge mobilisation across Yorkshire & Humber. Read September's edition: lnkd.in/eAUSkXTY] Interested in community development, local governance, or knowledge exchange in Yorkshire & Humber? Subscribe today!

🌱 If you’re passionate about gardening, or a complete newbie who wants to learn, join our new Wellbeing Gardening Group! Everyone is welcome, as long as they are 18+ 🪴 There are limited spaces for this group, so please sign up by emailing [email protected]

It's Apple Season and many local places are running days where you can bring along your apples and help juice them - join an apple day near you. Why not take a look and join up to one of the free events. https://f.mtr.cool/jzwffuvlhn #applesfordays

NEW RECIPE from Sonia Sandhu aka IG @hungry_sonia foodwiseleeds.org/recipes/kera... Keralan potato & pea stew - Give it a go!

Participate Projects are running a workshop webinar for Business for Good West Yorkshire on Grant Fundraising on 21 October 2025. doinggoodleeds.org.uk/event/free-g...

Calling all food enthusiasts! 🍳🌱 Have a mouthwatering and nutritious recipe up your sleeve? Share it with us!  Whether you're roasting veggies or whipping up a fresh salad, we want to hear from you. 👉 Submit your recipe now: https://f.mtr.cool/wjgovtcyca

What does dissemination mean in research? It’s the “push mechanism” that gets findings out into the world beyond academic journals. But here’s the key: #dissemination ≠ #researchimpact. Discover why in this week’s #TerminologyTuesday. Watch now: youtu.be/UgATodTYets #impactacademy

Juicing up fresh solutions to fight the Cost of Living and Climate Crises in Leeds and Bradford. Here's how you can get involved! https://f.mtr.cool/rhxpmpowpg #LeedsUrbanHarvest #SustainableYorkshire @TCVHollybush @LeedsUrbanHarvest @FruitWorksCoop @ClimateActLeeds @OurFutureLeeds

Meet the Funder: National Lottery Heritage Fund (free zoom session for groups in Leeds, 1-2pm in Tuesday 2nd September) Sign up 👇 doinggoodleeds.org.uk/training-cou...

We have a super-exciting project starting soon and 𝘄𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿! Is that you? Have a look at the Job Description at peopleinaction.org.uk/get-involved... and come and work with us!

Join us from 10:30 am on Wednesday, 24 September at Stringer House for VAL’s AGM. The meeting will be a chance to reflect on the work of VAL, as well as the usual AGM business, financial reports and election of Board Members. We hope you can join us www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/voluntary-...

🌿 Love the outdoors? In partnership with the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, we have an exciting opportunity for a local young person to be an Apprentice Ranger. 📅 Apply by 29 Aug 👇 yorkshiredales.org.uk/park-authori... 📷 Jon Chappell #Jobs #Apprenticeship #YorkshireDales

📢 ESRC IAA FUNDING CALL NOW OPEN 🗓️ Closing date - 3 Sept 2025 📍Up to £15,000 for researchers at the University of Leeds tackling social science challenges Full guidance and application available via LSSI website: bit.ly/46XFB7Y Other open calls: Co Production, Commercialisation and more!

The Leeds Compassionate City Awards recognise the outstanding individuals and organisations who make a difference to their communities. Who will you nominate? Nominations open until 8 Sep. www.leeds.gov.uk/about-leeds/...

Looking for a room in Aug? Look no further than #StringerHouse with their Pay As You Feel Room Hire for Aug! doinggoodleeds.org.uk/news/pay-as-...

Still places available for Damp & Mould Awareness Course Wed 25 June. www.climateactionleeds.org.uk/event-detail...

Leadership opportunity: Chair of Third Sector Leeds If you’re passionate about the third sector and want to help shape it’s future alongside a vibrant collective of leaders, Third Sector Leeds is offering a fantastic opportunity for you! doinggoodleeds.org.uk/news/leaders...