CHARITY

Smarta Energy: Running - 9-5 for Cash for Kids
24th April 2026
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Leeds Energy Boss Runs 74km in Earth Day Treadmill Challenge for Cash for Kids

Cash for Kids North and West Yorkshire is continuing its work to support disadvantaged children and young people across the region. A Leeds energy consultancy boss has completed a gruelling 74km treadmill challenge to raise money for disadvantaged children across North and West Yorkshire. Kieran Dixon, Group Managing Director of Smarta Energy, ran continuously…
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St Georges Crypt Leeds
10th April 2026
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St George’s Crypt Continues Lifeline for Leeds’ Most Vulnerable

St George’s Crypt has been a lifeline in Leeds for more than 90 years, providing support, shelter and hope to people facing homelessness, vulnerability and addiction. Based in the heart of the city, the charity has grown far beyond its early beginnings in 1930, but its central mission remains unchanged: to stand alongside those…
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Yorkshire Children’s Charity, Morley Glass
3rd April 2026
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Morley Glass campaign donates more than 4,700 Easter eggs to disadvantaged children across Yorkshire

Morley Glass & Glazing has helped bring Easter joy to thousands of children across Yorkshire after collecting and distributing more than 4,700 chocolate eggs to youngsters living in disadvantaged communities. The Morley-based integral blinds manufacturer took part once again in the Yorkshire Children’s Charity Easter campaign, an annual appeal which encourages businesses across the…
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Leeds Hospitals Charity shop in Morley
20th March 2026
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Leeds Hospitals Charity opens Morley shop with a purpose

Leeds Hospitals Charity continues to make a profound difference to the lives of patients, families and NHS staff across the region, funding projects that go beyond standard hospital care and helping to create a more compassionate healthcare experience. Working alongside Leeds Teaching Hospitals, the charity raises money to support life-saving equipment, pioneering research, improved…
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Her Path, Her Power. L-R Sandra Patel, Francesca Drake and Abigail Lee.
20th March 2026
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Smart Works Leeds raises record £25k with International Women’s Day campaign

Smart Works Leeds has raised a record-breaking £25,000 through its International Women’s Day campaign after staging a week of events across Yorkshire. The charity, which helps unemployed women prepare for work through interview coaching and professional clothing, said the 2026 campaign was its biggest programme of activity yet. Supported by headline sponsor Leeds First…
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CHSF
20th February 2026
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Leeds Children’s Heart Surgery Fund Marks Wear Red Day 2026

People across Leeds are being urged to ‘Rock the Red’ next Friday, 27 February, as the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) stages its annual Wear Red Day to raise money and awareness for children living with congenital heart conditions. The campaign, which has become a fixture in schools and workplaces across the city, asks…
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Muddy Boots Nurseries
10th February 2026
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Gildersome’s Muddy Boots Nurseries Raises £1,805 for Young Lives vs Cancer After Year of Community Fundraising

Muddy Boots Nurseries is building a strong reputation for early years childcare and education across its growing network of settings, placing nature-led learning, family involvement and community engagement at the centre of daily nursery life. With a focus on helping children learn through hands-on experiences, Muddy Boots encourages outdoor play and exploration as a…
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Children’s Heart Surgery Fund
16th January 2026
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Children’s Heart Surgery Fund: Funding Care, Comfort and Hope at Leeds General Infirmary

Children’s Heart Surgery Fund backs specialist care at Leeds General Infirmary, funding family support, equipment and ward resources. When a baby or child is diagnosed with congenital heart disease, the next days can become a blur of urgent appointments, unfamiliar terminology and difficult decisions. For many Yorkshire families, that journey leads to the Leeds…
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White Rose Christmas Appeal 2025 Samantha Knight of White Rose Shopping Centre and Andy Johnson of Kidz Klub Leeds.
1st December 2025
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White Rose launches Christmas gift drive in support of Leeds’ Kidz Klub

White Rose Shopping Centre has kicked off the festive season by launching its annual Christmas gift drive in partnership with Leeds-based charity Kidz Klub. The initiative aims to bring joy to children and families across the city who may otherwise struggle during the festive period. Shoppers visiting White Rose are invited to donate new…
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Leeds Baby Bank
1st July 2025
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Leeds Baby Bank Launches Urgent Appeal to Open Doors to New Centre

Leeds Baby Bank is a vital community charity dedicated to supporting families with young children across Leeds who are experiencing poverty. Operating on a referral-only basis, Leeds Baby Bank collaborates with professionals such as midwives, health visitors, and social workers to provide families with children aged 0–5 years the essentials they need. These essentials…
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Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice volunteers are celebrated
7th June 2025
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Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice celebrates dedicated volunteers during National Volunteers’ Week

Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, situated in the heart of Headingley, Leeds, is a cornerstone of compassionate care for individuals facing life-limiting conditions. Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice recently celebrated National Volunteers’ Week by hosting a special event to thank the dedicated individuals who generously give their time to support the hospice’s essential services. Volunteers from…
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Candlelighters Trust
5th April 2025
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Support Candlelighters for Teen and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month

Cancer Awareness Month for Teens and Young Adults highlights the unique and often overlooked challenges faced by young people diagnosed with cancer. Established in 1976, Candlelighters is a Yorkshire-based charity created and managed by parents whose children have experienced cancer, former patients, and dedicated medical professionals. The organization provides critical services and support to…
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The Lord Mayor of Leeds Charity Appeal ‘Just One Day’
7th March 2025
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Lord Mayor of Leeds’ Charity Appeal Celebrates Great Success

The Lord Mayor of Leeds’ annual charity appeal marked a resounding success this year with its engaging theme, ‘One Day To Play’. This innovative initiative aimed to raise funds for the Lord Mayor’s chosen charity, the Leeds Community Foundation, by inviting the community to participate in playful activities that not only bring joy but…
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CHSF
27th February 2025
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Leeds Children’s Heart Surgery Fund Celebrates ‘Wear Red Day’ to Support Young Heart Patients

Support ‘Wear Red Day’ on Friday 28th February and raise vital funds for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund. The Children’s Heart Surgery Fund is rallying the community once again with its impactful ‘Wear Red Day’, an annual event designed to raise awareness and funds for children undergoing heart surgery. This vibrant initiative calls on schools,…
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Maggie’s Yorkshire
31st January 2025
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Futures Horsforth Teams Up with Maggie’s Yorkshire for a Charity Walk

This February, the Futures Horsforth team is stepping up to support Maggie’s Yorkshire by taking on a virtual walking challenge. In partnership with Maggie’s, a charity dedicated to providing free practical and emotional support to those affected by cancer — we’ll be tracking our steps throughout the month as we journey ‘Virtually’ from the…
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Children’s Heart Surgery Fund in Leeds
29th November 2024
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Celebrate Christmas with the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund

This festive season, the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund in Leeds invites the community to spread joy and make a meaningful impact by supporting children with heart conditions. The organization has planned an array of holiday events and initiatives designed to bring smiles to little faces while raising crucial funds for life-saving treatments and family…
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The Lord Mayor’s Festive Ball Fundraiser 2024
22nd November 2024
3 mins read

Lord Mayor of Leeds to Host Festive Fundraiser to Support Community Equality

The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, is preparing to host a special festive fundraiser in support of the Leeds Community Foundation. Since aligning with Leeds Community Foundation in May, Councillor Katung has been actively working to enhance public understanding of the foundation’s crucial role. Leeds Community Foundation stands as a pivotal…
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