What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
There’s lots happening at St Luke’s CARES at the moment, with new projects launching alongside our regular community activities. From supporting families and young people to helping adults build skills and confidence, our Charity Shop and community space on Dewsbury Road continues to be a busy, welcoming space for people
The charity shop at Holbeck Together is now open! Situated at the back of St Matthew’s Community Centre on the corner of Holbeck Moor, the shop is full to the brim of men’s, women’s and children’s clothes. Some are brand new, designer items, while others are pre-loved but in excellent
Middleton Elderly Aid‘s charity shop on Ring Road Middleton has reopened today (20 July 2020). In a post on Facebook, staff said: “Good morning to you all! We are so happy that today once again we are open. We look forward to seeing you all.” St Luke’s CARES will be
Like everyone else across the world, Charlies Angel Centre Foundation has been hit hard by Covid 19. We moved into our first Bereavement Centre in July 2019 and have been able to develop and improve the services we provide to families following the loss of a baby or child. We
Walking into a Salvation Army building you will probably expect a warm welcome, this is exactly how I was met this morning when I visited the Salvation Army on Hunslet Hall Road. Jeremy Morton visited a number of years ago and I re-traced his steps to see how things are
The United Free Church on Malvern Road in Beeston recently celebrated a giant milestone, the Friday charity shop and café had officially been open for ten years. Established in 2009 the charity shop had humble beginnings opening for a trial period of six months, it wasn’t clear whether the shop
There’s a lot more to the Salvation Army than brass bands – although you will still hear the West Hunslet band out on the streets on Sunday afternoon. At a national level the organisation runs safe houses to help victims escape human traffickers. In South Leeds they offer hot lunches
Since opening two more charity shops in South Leeds, St Luke’s CARES is looking for more keen people to volunteer a bit of their time in their local shop. As well as shops on Beeston Road and in Morley, St Luke’s now also have a small shop in Middleton on
St Luke’s CARES is the latest group to become a Friend of South Leeds Life… The overarching mission of St Luke’s CARES’ work is to have a positive impact on the local community in South Leeds by helping individuals to identify and overcome barriers which prevent them from achieving their
Community reporter Carole McKnight has sent us this article about her local charity shop: I am writing about the Middleton Elderly Aid shop in Throstle Lane. It’s a really nice, clean shop and the people who work there help you a lot. They are always friendly, find time to help