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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Service outcome success rating
95%

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

May 2024

Work Well End of Programme Impact Infographic

The Work Well programme supported 536 young people between July 2021 to June 2023, supporting them to achieve their aspirations with work or training.
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Impact and Innovation

January 2025

Stronger Families End of Project Report

Read about the impact of the Stronger Families programme that worked with 1,592 parents to provide tailored employability support through a Keyworker model with a whole family approach.
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Impact and Innovation

May 2025

Pathways to Progress Impact Report

Pathways to Progress, a partnership of organisations across West Yorkshire, led by the Education Development Trust (EDT), supported economically inactive people across the region towards training or employment.
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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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June 2025

Rediscover adult counselling service features on the BACP website

Barca-Leeds is proud to feature a blog on the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy website detailing how our Rediscover service delivers a bespoke counselling service for parents.

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May 2025

‍Ashleigh’s Leeds Half Marathon fundraiser for Peter’s Fund

A big thank you to Ashleigh for choosing Peter's Fund as her chosen charity cause for the Leeds Half Marathon in May 2025.

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May 2025

Community event celebrates VE Day's 80th anniversary

Barca-Leeds' Young People's Voice and Influence Group organised a community event in Bramley to celebrate VE Day's 80th anniversary.

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