Barca Leeds

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

Employment and Training

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

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.

Services

Criminal Justice

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

Services

Housing Support

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

Services

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.

Services

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.

Services

Health Improvement

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

Services

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

1994

Barca-Leeds was founded in 1994 and has its origins in Bramley Parish Community Projects supporting people living in West Leeds.

65,739

In the last 5 years, Barca-Leeds has positively impacted the lives of 65,739 people from disadvantaged communities across Leeds.

197

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.

Discover more about Barca-Leeds’ Impact and Innovation

Impact and Innovation

April 2022

Her Honour Judge Nancy Hillier, Designated Family Judge West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire Designated Family Judge HHJ Nancy Hillier has been involved with the Barca-Leeds Family Drug and Alcohol Courts (FDAC) service since it started as a pilot in Leeds in late 2015. As part of her “My Barca Story” HHJ Hillier shares her insights and aspirations.

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Impact and Innovation

September 2022

National Inclusion Week: Sophie Tamlyn

Barca-Leeds administrator, Sophie, wrote this to share her “Barca Story” during National Inclusion Week 2022

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Impact and Innovation

November 2022

National Inclusion Week: Type 1 Diabetes experience

A Barca-Leeds employee has written this blog post to mark National Inclusion Week 2022 and share their experiences of Type 1 Diabetes.

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Recent News

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July 2025

National Playday 2025: a free, fun, family get-together on 6 August 2025

Our annual National Playday event is back for another year with lots of fun activities, games and crafts for the whole family to get involved in.

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June 2025

Celebrating Employability Day 2025

Employability Day 2025 takes place on 20 June to recognise and celebrate the incredible work across the employment support sector. Organised by Employment Related Services Association (ERSA), it provides a platform to showcase the life-changing impact of employment support services. The theme for this year is “Inactivity to Opportunity to Good Work”.

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

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

Employment and Training

Drugs and Alcohol Support

Criminal Justice

Housing Support

Families and Young People

Community Development

Health Improvement

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

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

We raise funds and collaborate with local and national partners to support our services.