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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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 -
There is no such thing as a ‘typical day’ at our clubs and playschemes!
I’m Dana, the Clubs and Playschemes Coordinator at Leeds Mencap. I started at Leeds Mencap as a volunteer on our playschemes, before getting a job, first on the playschemes, then at one of our youth clubs too, before getting my current role late last year. A team of amazing staff… 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 -
February 26, 2021
26TH FEBRUARY 2021- THE GREAT BIG NIGHT IN
Click to Donate here As part of our Imagine If… Campaign, we are inviting you to take part in The Great Big Night In on Friday 26th February. This fun event is the ideal way to bring families and friends… Read more
