The Leeds Sanctuary Blog
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…
Listen and Challenge
Emily recently wrote this blog for Network Leeds in June 2024, inspired by the coverage of the 2024 General Election…
Barriers to Exercise
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 is focusing on the theme, “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”. We know movement is good for us, so what stops us exercising? In this blog, Sam explores common barriers…
What is Gentle Activism?
Our Interim Justice Lead, Emma Temple, wrote this blog when she was a Volunteer Leader of our Craftivists group, to tell us about Gentle Activism and it’s value as she sees it.
We’re talking rubbish!
A blog explaining our Food Waste campaign “ask” and craft suggestions.
Healthy Sleep
In this blog, Sam consolidates some useful tips for healthy sleep. For more in-depth information, visit www.sleepfoundation.org …