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  • Volunteer Spotlight- Amelia

    My name is Amelia Ritchie, and I study English Literature with Film Studies at the University of Leeds! I’m in my second year, and I’m originally from a town in Greater Manchester. I wanted to volunteer for Leeds Mencap as a Marketing and Communications Volunteer to help boost the visibility of a charity whose work…

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  • Wish 3- youth voice

    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. Wish 3 says 'Children and young people express their views, feel heard and are involved in decisions that affect their lives.' Here's how we…

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  • Wish 2- safe spaces

    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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  • Wish 1- mental health and wellbeing

    Leeds Mencap supports the Child Friendly Leeds 12 Wishes and the campaign to raise awareness of these.

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  • Our Christmas Quiz!

    On the 5th December, we held our annual Christmas Quiz! The night consisted of five teams ready to go, with only one winner and a £50 bar tab – everyone wanted to win!

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  • The Allan Boffey Memorial Trophy

    The Allan Boffey Memorial Trophy is a fitting tribute to a man who didn't think twice about helping others.

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  • young child looking at a brightly coloured sound activated fan light in the sensory room

    Enhancing Sensory Experiences

    We would like to say a big thank you to the Trustees of the Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation who have kindly given a grant towards a range of sensory resources for our sensory room.  

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  • Summer 24 Newsletter

    Well, summer is officially here, and although it's the school holidays, we have been busier than ever with our summer playscheme and healthy holidays taking place.

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  • Volunteer Spotlight- Millie

    This month, we've welcomed a new Marketing and Communications Volunteer to the team!

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