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.

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Employment and Training

Supporting NEET young people and those who are economically inactive to access training opportunities and employment.

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Drugs and Alcohol Support

Working with partners to deliver comprehensive drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services, supporting people on their journey to lasting recovery and wellbeing.

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Criminal Justice

Providing effective solutions to prevent youth violence and reduce re-offending, with a focus on positive community reintegration.

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Housing Support

Delivering flexible and innovative support services to help implement the Leeds Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy.

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Families and Young People

Specialist youth work, mental health support and systemic family services focused on tackling health inequalities and reducing the impact of trauma on families.

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Community Development

Collaborating with Public Health Leeds and West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board to deliver targeted health initiatives, building social cohesion and supporting community initiatives.

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Health Improvement

Innovative services supporting the Leeds Health & Wellbeing Strategy, focused on reducing health inequalities and improving better mental health across the city.

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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.

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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.

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September 2025

Step Forward establishes new employability support offer for NEET young people

Barca-Leeds are delighted to announce a new employability service supporting young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training to develop life skills and work readiness.

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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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