Age UK Leeds
@ageukleeds.bsky.social
We are a local charity that helps and supports lonely, socially isolated and vulnerable older people in communities right across Leeds.
Tomorrow at Swarcliffe Community Centre from 1330 to 1500. Support from Age UK Leeds, the NHS and 100% Digital Leeds
October 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Tomorrow at Swarcliffe Community Centre from 1330 to 1500. Support from Age UK Leeds, the NHS and 100% Digital Leeds
Come along to Cookridge Court at 1030 on Thursday for support with the NHS app
October 20, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Come along to Cookridge Court at 1030 on Thursday for support with the NHS app
Age UK Leeds and the NHS will be delivering digital support in Swarcliffe on Wednesday and Cookridge on Thursday this week #TryOneThing
October 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Age UK Leeds and the NHS will be delivering digital support in Swarcliffe on Wednesday and Cookridge on Thursday this week #TryOneThing
Age UK Leeds and the NHS will be in Swarcliffe on Wednesday afternoon to help people with the NHS app. If you want to get on to the app for the first time, please bring a mobile phone, working email address and some ID.
October 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Age UK Leeds and the NHS will be in Swarcliffe on Wednesday afternoon to help people with the NHS app. If you want to get on to the app for the first time, please bring a mobile phone, working email address and some ID.
Age UK Leeds is partnering with NHS staff to deliver digital support in Swarcliffe and Cookridge as part of @goodthingsfdn Get Online Week
October 16, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Age UK Leeds is partnering with NHS staff to deliver digital support in Swarcliffe and Cookridge as part of @goodthingsfdn Get Online Week
Is it safe to mention the C word? There are some seriously organised people-we took 3 bookings last month! We have an amazing space for private hire parties in the centre of Leeds at Christmas or any time of year.
Email lisa.burnett@ageukleeds.org.uk to discuss requirements & check availability.
Email lisa.burnett@ageukleeds.org.uk to discuss requirements & check availability.
October 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Is it safe to mention the C word? There are some seriously organised people-we took 3 bookings last month! We have an amazing space for private hire parties in the centre of Leeds at Christmas or any time of year.
Email lisa.burnett@ageukleeds.org.uk to discuss requirements & check availability.
Email lisa.burnett@ageukleeds.org.uk to discuss requirements & check availability.
As part of our 50th Anniversary team fundraising challenge, our Hospital to Home team recently held a car boot sale. Here is our colleague, Jill, at the start - the stall was much emptier at the end! Well done team.
September 30, 2025 at 9:12 AM
As part of our 50th Anniversary team fundraising challenge, our Hospital to Home team recently held a car boot sale. Here is our colleague, Jill, at the start - the stall was much emptier at the end! Well done team.
This #fallsprevention week if you're looking for chair-based exercise within the Leeds community, we could be just what you are looking for. We have a FREE chair-based exercise class. If you would like to secure your place, please contact the Ways to Wellbeing team on 0113 389 3009.
September 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This #fallsprevention week if you're looking for chair-based exercise within the Leeds community, we could be just what you are looking for. We have a FREE chair-based exercise class. If you would like to secure your place, please contact the Ways to Wellbeing team on 0113 389 3009.
We are sad to say that we have had to cancel this event. If you have bought a ticket, we will be in touch to refund you. Thank you
September 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We are sad to say that we have had to cancel this event. If you have bought a ticket, we will be in touch to refund you. Thank you
As part of our team fundraising competition to celebrate our 50th Anniversary, our Home Comfort team are braving the Three Peaks Challenge on 20 Sept.
They'd be grateful for any donation, no matter how small. You can donate below...thank you.
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They'd be grateful for any donation, no matter how small. You can donate below...thank you.
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Help raise £500 to support the Home Comfort Team - AGE UK Leeds – JustGiving Crowdfunding
Iʼm raising money to support the Home Comfort Team - AGE UK Leeds. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
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September 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
As part of our team fundraising competition to celebrate our 50th Anniversary, our Home Comfort team are braving the Three Peaks Challenge on 20 Sept.
They'd be grateful for any donation, no matter how small. You can donate below...thank you.
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
They'd be grateful for any donation, no matter how small. You can donate below...thank you.
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
We are volunteering at Leeds Fest this weekend. Here are two of our lovely volunteers from our friends @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social Thanks for your support, you are stars!
August 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
We are volunteering at Leeds Fest this weekend. Here are two of our lovely volunteers from our friends @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social Thanks for your support, you are stars!
Our friendly team are here to help make sure you don't miss out on any benefits you maybe entitled to. Give us a call and see if we can help.
August 20, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Our friendly team are here to help make sure you don't miss out on any benefits you maybe entitled to. Give us a call and see if we can help.
For our 50th Anniversary, we've challenged teams to raise as much as poss from a £50 float. Jacqui showcasing a lovely poster designed by some of the older people she supports. They're holding a fayre on 21 August at our hub - between Sainsburys and St Johns Centre - come along and join in the fun!
August 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
For our 50th Anniversary, we've challenged teams to raise as much as poss from a £50 float. Jacqui showcasing a lovely poster designed by some of the older people she supports. They're holding a fayre on 21 August at our hub - between Sainsburys and St Johns Centre - come along and join in the fun!
Exciting news just in.....we now have a live singer joining our Anniversary Dinner to get you all up dancing before the DJ gets going! Tickets still available by emailing lisa.burnett@ageukleeds.org.uk
July 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Exciting news just in.....we now have a live singer joining our Anniversary Dinner to get you all up dancing before the DJ gets going! Tickets still available by emailing lisa.burnett@ageukleeds.org.uk
BIG thank you to our models at our fashion show on Sat - you all did a great job. It was a great afternoon of food, drink, shopping and lots of laughter not forgetting raising much needed funds for our charity! Thanks to everyone that attended - next one in October.
July 28, 2025 at 8:25 AM
BIG thank you to our models at our fashion show on Sat - you all did a great job. It was a great afternoon of food, drink, shopping and lots of laughter not forgetting raising much needed funds for our charity! Thanks to everyone that attended - next one in October.
BIG thanks to Talan for sponsoring our quiz nights. We raised £430 last Friday and the winners were all delighted with the prizes you kindly donated. A special thank you to Lee for being our quiz master this month - a great job. Looking forward to the one next month!
July 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
BIG thanks to Talan for sponsoring our quiz nights. We raised £430 last Friday and the winners were all delighted with the prizes you kindly donated. A special thank you to Lee for being our quiz master this month - a great job. Looking forward to the one next month!
We'd like to end Volunteers Week by saying a massive thank you to every one of our 47 active volunteers. You continue to make a positive difference to the lives of older people in Leeds and we wouldn't be able to help so many people without you. Thank you all.
June 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
We'd like to end Volunteers Week by saying a massive thank you to every one of our 47 active volunteers. You continue to make a positive difference to the lives of older people in Leeds and we wouldn't be able to help so many people without you. Thank you all.
HELP! There's 4 weeks to get little hats in! As part of the Innocent Big Knit campaign, we have a target of 10,000 and are way short of this!
Please drop off a.s.a.p. at:
Age UK Leeds
Bradbury Building
Mark Lane
Leeds
LS2 8JA
Thank you!
Please drop off a.s.a.p. at:
Age UK Leeds
Bradbury Building
Mark Lane
Leeds
LS2 8JA
Thank you!
June 6, 2025 at 8:31 AM
HELP! There's 4 weeks to get little hats in! As part of the Innocent Big Knit campaign, we have a target of 10,000 and are way short of this!
Please drop off a.s.a.p. at:
Age UK Leeds
Bradbury Building
Mark Lane
Leeds
LS2 8JA
Thank you!
Please drop off a.s.a.p. at:
Age UK Leeds
Bradbury Building
Mark Lane
Leeds
LS2 8JA
Thank you!
This Volunteer Week we'd like to say thank you to Matthew who has been visiting Jean in her home for the last month. The sessions are going well and on the visit pictured, they were enjoying a cuppa and a long chat in Jean's garden. These sessions are proving enjoyable for both client and volunteer!
June 6, 2025 at 7:37 AM
This Volunteer Week we'd like to say thank you to Matthew who has been visiting Jean in her home for the last month. The sessions are going well and on the visit pictured, they were enjoying a cuppa and a long chat in Jean's garden. These sessions are proving enjoyable for both client and volunteer!
Looking for a new rewarding job that helps older people in Leeds? Look no further and check out our vacancies here: www.ageuk.org.uk/leeds/about-...
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June 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Looking for a new rewarding job that helps older people in Leeds? Look no further and check out our vacancies here: www.ageuk.org.uk/leeds/about-...
This volunteer week, we'd like to give a shout to Christine who first attended our wellbeing service lacking confidence & feeling lonely and without purpose. Since then she's gone from strength to strength and is an active volunteer supporting lonely older people. Thank you for all you do Christine!
June 5, 2025 at 8:13 AM
This volunteer week, we'd like to give a shout to Christine who first attended our wellbeing service lacking confidence & feeling lonely and without purpose. Since then she's gone from strength to strength and is an active volunteer supporting lonely older people. Thank you for all you do Christine!
Lovely feedback received 😍
"Thank you for helping with my sisters 30th party! You helped me with over a week to go when let down by my venue! Such lovely wonderful people. The venue was lovely & drinks were lovely too! My sister had the best day & didn’t want to leave. Thank you so much"
"Thank you for helping with my sisters 30th party! You helped me with over a week to go when let down by my venue! Such lovely wonderful people. The venue was lovely & drinks were lovely too! My sister had the best day & didn’t want to leave. Thank you so much"
March 24, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Lovely feedback received 😍
"Thank you for helping with my sisters 30th party! You helped me with over a week to go when let down by my venue! Such lovely wonderful people. The venue was lovely & drinks were lovely too! My sister had the best day & didn’t want to leave. Thank you so much"
"Thank you for helping with my sisters 30th party! You helped me with over a week to go when let down by my venue! Such lovely wonderful people. The venue was lovely & drinks were lovely too! My sister had the best day & didn’t want to leave. Thank you so much"