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Leeds: Lord Mayor Recognizes impact made by CLWY

The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Dan Cohen today presented Community Leaders West Yorkshire (CLWY) Chair, Joshua Alade, with an award recognising the impact made by Community Leaders West Yorkshire on the residents and communities of Leeds.

Apply to join the West Yorkshire Community Leaders Programme (CLP) 2025

Apply to join the West Yorkshire Community Leaders Programme (CLP) 2025 The CLP is inviting applicants who hope to become changemakers in their communities in Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford, Huddersfield and Calderdale. For more details and to apply please visit: https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/policing-and-crime/west-yorkshire-violence-reduction-partnership/community-leaders-programme/

Play your part in our mission to tackle serious violence

Play your part in our mission to tackle serious violence Communities are being given the opportunity to shape the response to serious violence across West Yorkshire. Mayor Tracy Brabin has today launched a major consultation inviting people to share their views, experiences,…

Knife Crime Awareness Workshop (Online) – Youth Workers & Practitioners

Youth Workers & Practitioners The Ben Kinsella Trust invites members of the community to come together to learn how we can tackle serious youth violence, knife crime, and the important supportive role that communities have in preventing young people being…

UKind Therapy CIC is Social Enterprise of the Year

Community Leaders West Yorkshire member Amanda Haigh is the driving force behind UKind Therapy CIC. “We did it! Last night at the UK StartUp Awards, UKind Therapy CIC was named Social Enterprise of the Year, and I couldn’t be prouder….

The Branch at Jubilee Centre Launches Fundraising Campaign

The Branch at Jubilee Centre Launches Fundraising Campaign  “Dig Deep for the Branch” – Huddersfield Charity Launches Urgent Appeal to Save Vital Community Services   Huddersfield, West Yorkshire — The Branch, a much-loved community organisation based at the Jubilee Centre in Paddock, has launched an urgent new campaign…

Firefighters warn against leaving items on cooker tops

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) has observed a significant rise in fires caused by improper storage practices, particularly involving items placed on hobs. Over the past four years (April 2020 – January 2025), there have been 400 fires…

Music Box Inspiring Voices CIC Launch day was a success

“”It was wonderful to have some of my amazing Community Leaders West Yorkshire (CLWY) team there to support me, thank you so much Amanda, Suffia, Leoni, Hannah, Joshua and a shout out to Karol who also made it down and…

Celebrate: Small Groups and Small Charities in Leeds

The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Dan Cohen invites you to a Civic reception to celebrate Small Groups and Small Charities in Leeds. A small group or charity includes community or self-help groups run by volunteers, or a volunteer organisation with a turnover of…

Join the West Yorkshire Youth Commission

The West Yorkshire Youth Commission Needs YOU! Are you aged 14–25 and living in West Yorkshire?Got something to say about violence and exploitation in your community? This is your chance to be heard. 📢Join the conversation. Influence change. Be part…