Barca-Leeds delivers innovative services for adults, children, young people, and families in Leeds, creating lasting positive impact in our communities.

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We help people through a wide range of services, always tailored to deliver the greatest impact and lasting change.

Barca-Leeds is a passionate, caring and strategic organisation, dedicated to championing a fairer society for all.

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We are a trusted, experienced charity with a track record of proven results.

Founded
1994
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Barca-Leeds was founded in 1994 and has its origins in Bramley Parish Community Projects supporting people living in West Leeds.
People reached
65,739
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In the last 5 years, Barca-Leeds has positively impacted the lives of 65,739 people from disadvantaged communities across Leeds.
Team Barca
197
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Our team is at the heart of all we do. We’re 197 strong and growing, and are proud of our excellent work culture across all departments.
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We raise funds and collaborate with local and national partners to support our services.

Our Services

Discover more about Barca-Leeds’ Impact and Innovation

Impact and Innovation

September 2025

Young People’s Voice and Influence in Action: Making a Podcast

Lead Practitioner for Targeted Youth Work, Ella, tells us how proud she is of a group of young people from Little London who interviewed the Deputy Mayor of West Yorkshire - Alison Lowe - and made a podcast.
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Impact and Innovation

September 2025

'Here I'm Staying' song shares message of hope and resilience to mark the Baton of Hope tour 2025

Being You Leeds Men's Song Writing Group launch new song 'Here I'm Staying' to share a powerful message of hope and resilience in support of the Baton of Hope 2025 tour and World Suicide Prevention Day 2025.
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Impact and Innovation

May 2025

Podcast: Children and Young People's Social Prescribing

In this podcast episode, we invited Laura from Barca-Leeds and Philippa from Yorkshire Health Partners to share their journey's into Children and Young People's Social Prescribing and why they believe every young person should have access to one.
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We are powered by our people.
Our team makes us what we are.

Our People
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Recent News

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September 2025

Baton Of Hope 2025 Leeds walk starts with a warm welcome at Manor House, Bramley

Barca-Leeds was honoured to host the start of the Baton Of Hope Leeds walk on World Suicide Prevention Day, Wednesday 10 September 2025.

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September 2025

Peter’s Fund donations update

Barca-Leeds’ thanks go out to three generous people - Rob Worsnip, Munya Chaitezvi and Deb Hodgson - who have made donations or completed sponsored activities to top up the fund and help people in need.

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September 2025

Summer activities engage over 750 children and young people

From community play sessions in local green spaces to our 18th annual Playday event, our team of Youth Workers organised, led and supported a variety of activities to bring our local communities together.

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