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Project empowering African Caribbean community wins Leeds’ unsung heroes award: Yvonne Opebiyi and Guiding Light Leads

13 Dec 2023

Project empowering African Caribbean community wins Leeds’ unsung heroes award

Yvonne Opebiyi of Guiding Light Leads became one of the winners at the Compassionate City Awards at a ceremony held at Leeds Civic Hall on Thursday 7 December.

Charities and third sector Awards Compassionate city

Leeds lights up orange to mark start of 16 Days of Activism to end violence against women and girls: Light up orange

23 Nov 2023

Leeds lights up orange to mark start of 16 Days of Activism to end violence against women and girls

People across Leeds are being encouraged to get involved in White Ribbon Day and the 16 Days of Activism, an annual international campaign that calls for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

Safer Leeds Public safety Charities and third sector Domestic violence

Collaborative effort to curb Leeds’ food emissions: Cucumbers and peaches

04 Oct 2022

Collaborative effort to curb Leeds’ food emissions

A new collaboration which aims to reduce the city’s carbon footprint through food has been announced by Leeds City Council, the University of Leeds and FoodWise Leeds.

Charities and third sector Clean air/air quality Climate change Community groups Environment Inclusive growth School meals Universities

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19 Nov 2020

Third sector organisations in Leeds recognised for enormous contributions during COVID-19 pandemic

Third sector organisations across Leeds will be recognised for their enormous contributions to the city during the COVID-19 pandemic at a series of special virtual events to be held over the next few weeks.

Lord Mayor of Leeds Coronavirus Charities and third sector