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.

Our Services

Discover more about Barca-Leeds’ Impact and Innovation

Impact and Innovation

August 2024

Pause 4 Menopause toolkit

A Toolkit to help men understand and provide support for someone going through the stages of the menopause.
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Impact and Innovation

October 2025

A guide to Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs)

Barca's Better Together team are proud to launch two awareness raising leaflets on ultra-processed foods (UPFs), produced in partnership with Leeds Trinity University.
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Impact and Innovation

September 2025

Barca-Leeds Theory of Change: Creating an inclusive education system

Read about our Theory of Change (TOC) focused on creating an inclusive education system for young people.
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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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October 2025

New service launches employability support for adults on probation from ethnic minority groups

Barca-Leeds are pleased to announce a new service providing support for adults on probation from ethnic minority groups to develop skills and work readiness, supporting them to move towards education, employment and training.

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October 2025

Leeds Family Drug and Alcohol Court celebrates 10 years of life changing service

In October 2025, we held a special event for the life changing FDAC service that works restoratively with families, social care and the family justice system.

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October 2025

Celebrating Black History Month 2025

On 22 October 2025, our Respect@Barca staff group organised an inclusive staff event to bring colleagues together to celebrate Black History Month with a quiz, books, music and conversations over delicious food.

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Manor House, 259 Upper Town Street, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 3JT
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