Imagine if …
Please watch the short film (more below) and find out more about our new Imagine if… campaign. Through the campaign we’d like to highlight what’s important to young people with learning disabilities and their families. Help us continue to change lives and donate today, or click ‘support us’ to find out about the campaign and ways to support us.
More videos for the Imagine if… campaign will follow in the coming weeks…
How can you help?Imagine if you could do something small that helps a lot of people
Imagine if….
Whether it’s partnering with us to make your workforce more inclusive, running a race to raise money, or building up the independence to go to the shops alone, imagine if we all did something life changing. So, if you want to work with us to engage and motivate your staff, are after a worthy cause for your next charity challenge or need specialist services in Leeds, you’re in the right place! Welcome to Leeds Mencap.
Read Kai’s story here.
It’s nothing like you imagine
Here at Leeds Mencap, we know having a learning disability is nothing like you imagine. We’re here to help children and young people find their place in their community, develop new valuable skills for the workplace and improve and enrich their life experiences. Thanks to your support, we’re reimagining what it means to have a learning disability.
Read Jim and Emily’s story here
If I can, you can
Through our specialist clubs and activities, children and young people with learning disabilities develop valuable new skills, build their independence and grow. Now it’s up to you. Whether it’s fundraising for us, becoming a partner and making your workplace more inclusive, or empowering yourself by volunteering, if I can, so can you.
Read Lora, Ben and Phoenix’s story here.
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Willmott Dixon Interiors show eggscellent support for Leeds Mencap this Easter
Leeds Mencap have received a delicious donation this Easter, as their partners at local construction company Willmott Dixon Interiors, specialists in interior fit out and refurbishment, have worked with their suppliers to deliver over 400 Easter eggs to support the charity’s causes and children in the area. In the run… Read more -
It has never been so important to be there for our children and their families
I am Becky, the Deputy Manager of Jimbo’s community nursery which is based in the Vinery Centre. On a day to day basis I support the nursery manager with the general running of the nursery and also oversee our Preschool Playroom. In Jimbo’s we can take children from aged 6… Read more
Leeds Mencap News
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VIRTUAL EVENTS
Sadly, some of our planned events and challenges, like the Leeds Half Marathon have been postponed, but the good news is, you can still get involved with your family, friends and community if you’d like to raise vital funds for Leeds… Read more -
April 17, 2021
17TH APRIL 2021- YORKSHIRE 3 PEAKS
Summit Yorkshire’s three tallest peaks in one day and accomplish an ascent of 1,532m – higher than the UK’s largest mountain! This exciting and rewarding challenge will have you trekking over the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks within a period of… Read more
