Blue Christmas
Our City Centre Minister, Judith Marshall, reminds us we are not alone in our Blue Christmas.
Pets and Mental Health
This month, one of our Wellbeing Volunteers, Shelby Smith, shares her thoughts on Pets and Mental Health…
Finding Stillness in Advent: Embracing the Quiet Gifts of the Season
Our City Centre Minister, Judith Marshall, invites us to enjoy a slower Advent.
The Thirteenth Recommendation: Climate Justice and Racial Justice in Leeds
Our Justice Lead, Emma Temple, shares a reflection on our current Leeds Craftivists campaign…
Chosen Family
Our Wellbeing Practitioner, Eleanor, celebrates the people we choose to keep close…
Living by a Rule of Life
Our City Centre Minister, Judith Marshall, reflects on the value of living by a rule of life…
Start Here: Place, Activism and Solidarity
Our Justice Lead, Emma Temple, shares a reflection on how much where we are matters….
Creativity to Change the World
Our Justice Lead, Emma Temple, shares a reflection on how creative hobbies could be a vital part of change-making…
Cuppas and Communities
Our Wellbeing Practitioner, Eleanor, shares a powerful reflection on the value of a good cuppa…
From stitches to statements: Leeds Craftivists celebrate campaign successes!
We’re excited to share details of two “wins” for our Leeds Craftivists following recent campaigns on Transform Trade and Asylum and Sanctuary.
A New Chapter: Leeds Sanctuary Becomes a Charitable Incorporated Organisation
The Charity Commission has accepted our application to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), marking an exciting new chapter for us, allowing us to expand our reach and enhance the services we offer to local communities across Leeds.
Local artist supports Leeds Sanctuary with unique fundraising opportunity
Local artist, Ian Hobson, is offering supporters of Leeds Sanctuary a unique opportunity to make a donation towards our work.
Racial Justice Sunday 2025
To honour Racial Justice Sunday 2025, we’d like to share this reflection from Revd Lorraine Shorten, which includes some craftivism.
Why Transform Trade?
Ahead of our Leeds Craftivists Spring Campaign, local activist and artist, Pippa Woodhams, shares why the Transform Trade campaign already has ties to our city…
Making sense of eco-anxious emotions
A member of our Leeds Craftivists campaign shares their experience of and reflections on Eco-Anxiety as part of our Eco-Anxiety campaign…