News and stories
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Wish 8- Reducing the impact of poverty
The Child Friendly Leeds 12 Wishes represent the voices of children and young people in Leeds. Here at Leeds Mencap, we support the CFL 12 Wishes and the campaign to raise awareness of these.
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Wish 7- Different things to do and places to go
The Child Friendly Leeds 12 Wishes represent the voices of children and young people in Leeds. Here at Leeds Mencap, we support the CFL 12 Wishes and the campaign to raise awareness of these.
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Volunteer Spotlight- Sue
Marketing is something I have come to later in life, but it is something I have a real passion for.
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Wish 6- Safe and Easy Travel
The Child Friendly Leeds 12 Wishes represent the voices of children and young people in Leeds. Here at Leeds Mencap, we support the CFL 12 Wishes and the campaign to raise awareness of these.
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Lords Mayor's Charity Appeal 2025-2026
We were thrilled to attend the recent inauguration of the new Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Dan Cohen.
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Early Years SEND Inclusion Reception
Staff from Jimbo's Community Nursery attended the Dingley's Promise's Early Years SEND Inclusion Reception at the House of Lords.
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Wish 5- Protecting the Environment
The Child Friendly Leeds 12 Wishes represent the voices of children and young people in Leeds. Leeds Mencap supports the CFL 12 Wishes and the campaign to raise awareness of these.
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Irwin Mitchell and Leeds Mencap Collaboration
At Leeds Mencap, we’re proud to collaborate with organisations that share our values and our mission to support individuals with learning disabilities and their families. One of our most dedicated corporate partners is Irwin Mitchell, a leading UK-based law firm with a strong reputation for legal excellence and community engagement. We recently had the pleasure…
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Leeds Half Marathon 2025
On the 11th of May 2025, one of our volunteers, Millie, took on the Rob Burrow Leeds Half Marathon to raise money for Leeds Mencap. Here's what she had to say about her race. I first started running in January with the aim of being able to complete a 10km run. I never imagined that…
