Community Leaders West Yorkshire

Professional network for Community Leaders in West Yorkshire

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New CLWY Steering Group Formed

A brand new steering group has been formed and will work towards setting the direction Community Leaders West Yorkshire (CLWY) takes in the future. The group will be chaired by CLWY Chairperson Zola Bromley, supported by CLWY Admin Officer Mark…

New knife surrender bins have been installed in Dewsbury, Halifax, Leeds and Wakefield.

New knife surrender bins have been installed in Dewsbury, Halifax, Leeds and Wakefield. We’ve seen the devasting impact knife crime can have on victims, loved ones and our communities so must do everything we can to prevent that harm from…

New VAWG Campaign

The Branch at Jubilee Centre in Huddersfield has launched a new campaign which focuses on the impact which fear of VAWG related incidents has on Women, and gives simple advice that men can follow to help women feel safer. The…

The People’s Fund – Tackling Serious Violence Together, YOU DECIDE

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority and the Violence Reduction Partnership would like to invite you to the Tackling Serious Violence Together, YOU DECIDE Events that are taking place between 12 and 21 May 2026. Local groups, organisations, agencies or service…

The Peoples Fund – You Decide

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority Violence Reduction Partnership is wanting to give people across Kirklees, Bradford and Calderdale the chance to have their say on what the new “Peoples Fund” goes towards. Events have been arranged in these three districts….

CLWY attends UK Kind XR Conference in Leeds

Community Leaders West Yorkshire (CLWY) members attended the Bridging the Gap in Therapy – UKind XR Conference on 3rd October 2025 at Nexus in Leeds. The conference was a full-day event exploring how innovation, lived experience, and co-production are helping…

Serious Violence Consultation

Tracy Brabin, the Mayor of West Yorkshire, has pledged to make serious violence a priority and deliver on the government’s mission of halving knife crime in a decade. The spotlight on serious violence in the new Police and Crime Plan…

The Bridging the Gap in Therapy: Innovation, Impact & Healing Event

Community Leaders West Yorkshire (CLWY) members will be attending The Bridging the Gap in Therapy: Innovation, Impact & Healing event in Leeds on Friday 3rd October 2025. This event brings together domestic abuse services, VR innovators, police, community leaders, and…

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…