It is absolutely essential that everyone who is engaging in tackling food poverty seeks to help vulnerable individuals deal with their longer term needs. In order to do this Leeds FAN aims to value efforts that are already been made by those who are trying to tackle food poverty, to help vulnerable people move forward. Very much part of this is signposting people to initiatives that can help people tackle an addiction, deal with debt and/or unemployment, access training and education, connect to a particular community, access appropriate housing etc…
Leeds FAN aims to stimulate more effective signposting to services that can help vulnerable individuals access longer term provision. Two key parts of this are relaying information to people who are tackling food poverty, as well as providing training events where people can network and hear about initiatives that help people deal with some of the challenges that I have mentioned above.
Many of the links on this page have been moved to their own page, the links to these are below.
Volunteering opportunities which are deliberately designed to cater for vulnerable individuals
Canopy Housing – Canopy is a self-help, community housing project based in inner city Leeds. We renovate derelict houses to create decent homes for people that are homeless. Please follow the link below:
http://www.canopyhousingproject.org/
Latch – Latch stands for Leeds Action to Create Homes. We’re a unique charitable organisation that refurbishes derelict and run-down houses in the Chapeltown, Harehills and Burley areas of Leeds. Please follow link below:
Please return to the front page of the website and click the yellow bar at the top of the diagram for more information on housing, jobs and the NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group.
Doing Good Leeds – This website is run by Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL) and is designed to support third sector organisations
Network Leeds – Christian Community Online. The website aims to give projects & people a voice for all that is happening across Leeds.
PATH’s aim is to enhance the life chances of disadvantaged communities by developing their potential through the provision of quality vocational training, education and career opportunities, in all areas of employment.
The Second Chance Project:
This is a project for Leeds Residents, aged 25 years and above, working in low pay, temporary paid jobs or on zero-hour contract. They provide support in skills improvement, one-to-one mentoring and work coaching, financial education, better employability skills development, confidence building, career management and entrepreneurship.
Forward LeedsForward Leeds is a confidential alcohol and drug service in Leeds for adults, young people and families. It offers a range of services including prevention, early intervention and recovery support. Available 9am – 5pm Mondays and Fridays and 9am-7pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Tel: 0113 887 2477.
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The Chapeltown and Harehills Area Learning and Training Project provides training and education to adult learners, particularly those who have had negative learning experiences or who left learning prematurely.
Phone number: 0113 262 7171
E-mail: [email protected]
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Swarthmore is a center for lifelong learning, community projects and family learning sessions, as well as the courses and activities advertised in their current brochure. Their main aim is to encourage people who want to learn but might not feel comfortable in more formal educational institutions. They work on a friendly, human scale, offering a confidential counselling service, on-site childcare and learning support.
Phone number: 0113 243 2210
E-mail: [email protected]
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MindWell is the mental health website for people in Leeds. Funded by NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group, it brings together information from the NHS in Leeds, Leeds City Council and the third sector into one single ‘go to’ place.
Tel: 0113 305 5800
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The Counselling Directory website is a confidential service that encourages those in need to seek help and to connect individuals with qualified counsellors in the UK. The site contains information on the common reasons people turn to counselling, as well as articles, news, and events. All counsellors have provided qualifications and insurance cover or proof of membership with a professional body.
The Leeds Money Information Centre website and publications provide details of all the organisations and charities across Leeds providing free and independent debt advice, including the Citizens Advice Bureau, StepChange and many more (see below). Depending on your preference you can either contact them by phone, online or even face-to-face. Lots of centres and organisations across the city are branded as MICs, such as the credit union branches, debt advice agencies, Council One Stop Centres and libraries.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals (Includes LGI and St James’s) – To read more follow the link below:
http://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/home/
Leeds Community Healthcare Trust – We provide a range of community services for adults and children including community nursing, health visiting, physiotherapy, community dentistry, primary care mental health, smoking cessation and sexual health services. To read more follow the link below:
http://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/
Bevan Healthcare, York Street Health Practice – York Street Health Practice is a GP practice, part of Bevan Healthcare CIC, offering services to those who are homeless or in unstable accommodation; those who have come to the UK as a refugee or to seek asylum.
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