Basis Yorkshire
@basisyorkshire.bsky.social
Basis supports women who sex work and women and young people who are sexually exploited. We work to end stigma, create safety and promote empowerment.
On 25 July, the Online Safety Act (OSA) came in, putting more responsibility on social media companies and search services to take down harmful content through legal accountability.
The OSA has affected both SWs & young people in a variety of ways.
Read more: buff.ly/MkoPCcy
The OSA has affected both SWs & young people in a variety of ways.
Read more: buff.ly/MkoPCcy
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 PM
On 25 July, the Online Safety Act (OSA) came in, putting more responsibility on social media companies and search services to take down harmful content through legal accountability.
The OSA has affected both SWs & young people in a variety of ways.
Read more: buff.ly/MkoPCcy
The OSA has affected both SWs & young people in a variety of ways.
Read more: buff.ly/MkoPCcy
We have Leeds Sexual Health with us during Wednesday drop-in sessions, 1pm-3pm!
You can also book an appointment with LSH via our dedicated Sexual Health Phone - 07710304306
You can also book an appointment with LSH via our dedicated Sexual Health Phone - 07710304306
November 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We have Leeds Sexual Health with us during Wednesday drop-in sessions, 1pm-3pm!
You can also book an appointment with LSH via our dedicated Sexual Health Phone - 07710304306
You can also book an appointment with LSH via our dedicated Sexual Health Phone - 07710304306
Drop-in on Monday 10th Nov is cancelled due to staff illness. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Drop-in will still be running tomorrow and Wednesday!
Drop-in will still be running tomorrow and Wednesday!
November 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Drop-in on Monday 10th Nov is cancelled due to staff illness. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Drop-in will still be running tomorrow and Wednesday!
Drop-in will still be running tomorrow and Wednesday!
This week is Trustee Week!
A massive thank you to our Trustees for all that they do for us! We couldn't do what we do without you!
Our Trustees are volunteers who dedicate their knowledge and time to support the work we do.
If you think this could be you, find out more: buff.ly/6ywkRVr
A massive thank you to our Trustees for all that they do for us! We couldn't do what we do without you!
Our Trustees are volunteers who dedicate their knowledge and time to support the work we do.
If you think this could be you, find out more: buff.ly/6ywkRVr
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
This week is Trustee Week!
A massive thank you to our Trustees for all that they do for us! We couldn't do what we do without you!
Our Trustees are volunteers who dedicate their knowledge and time to support the work we do.
If you think this could be you, find out more: buff.ly/6ywkRVr
A massive thank you to our Trustees for all that they do for us! We couldn't do what we do without you!
Our Trustees are volunteers who dedicate their knowledge and time to support the work we do.
If you think this could be you, find out more: buff.ly/6ywkRVr
PLEASE READ!!📣
Our office will be closed for the week, beginning Monday 20th. We will not be open again until Monday 27th October. Our landline phones and mobile phones will be off and we will not be checking voicemail, email or social media messages during this week.
Our office will be closed for the week, beginning Monday 20th. We will not be open again until Monday 27th October. Our landline phones and mobile phones will be off and we will not be checking voicemail, email or social media messages during this week.
October 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
PLEASE READ!!📣
Our office will be closed for the week, beginning Monday 20th. We will not be open again until Monday 27th October. Our landline phones and mobile phones will be off and we will not be checking voicemail, email or social media messages during this week.
Our office will be closed for the week, beginning Monday 20th. We will not be open again until Monday 27th October. Our landline phones and mobile phones will be off and we will not be checking voicemail, email or social media messages during this week.
FLN partnership event! Join us in #Leeds on the 29th of October for a training session on supporting people with No Resource to Public Funds! Come along to get support and ask questions which are relevant to your organisations!
Book now: buff.ly/EO46ZHx
Book now: buff.ly/EO46ZHx
October 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
FLN partnership event! Join us in #Leeds on the 29th of October for a training session on supporting people with No Resource to Public Funds! Come along to get support and ask questions which are relevant to your organisations!
Book now: buff.ly/EO46ZHx
Book now: buff.ly/EO46ZHx
THANK YOU!🙌 For our Big Give, you raised £7026!! That's £7846.75 with Gift Aid!!
Your donation will go towards supporting women who are homeless (rough sleeping, hidden homeless and insecure housing) - thank you for being part of the change.🧡
Your donation will go towards supporting women who are homeless (rough sleeping, hidden homeless and insecure housing) - thank you for being part of the change.🧡
October 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM
THANK YOU!🙌 For our Big Give, you raised £7026!! That's £7846.75 with Gift Aid!!
Your donation will go towards supporting women who are homeless (rough sleeping, hidden homeless and insecure housing) - thank you for being part of the change.🧡
Your donation will go towards supporting women who are homeless (rough sleeping, hidden homeless and insecure housing) - thank you for being part of the change.🧡
Time is running out!
Our Big Give campaign ends TOMORROW MIDDAY!!
Every donation is DOUBLED, meaning DOUBLE the impact!
£7.50 becomes £15...
...and £15 can provide a mobile phone, provide 5 women with a safety alarm, or feed 2 for a week.
Support women who rough sleep today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
Our Big Give campaign ends TOMORROW MIDDAY!!
Every donation is DOUBLED, meaning DOUBLE the impact!
£7.50 becomes £15...
...and £15 can provide a mobile phone, provide 5 women with a safety alarm, or feed 2 for a week.
Support women who rough sleep today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
October 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Time is running out!
Our Big Give campaign ends TOMORROW MIDDAY!!
Every donation is DOUBLED, meaning DOUBLE the impact!
£7.50 becomes £15...
...and £15 can provide a mobile phone, provide 5 women with a safety alarm, or feed 2 for a week.
Support women who rough sleep today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
Our Big Give campaign ends TOMORROW MIDDAY!!
Every donation is DOUBLED, meaning DOUBLE the impact!
£7.50 becomes £15...
...and £15 can provide a mobile phone, provide 5 women with a safety alarm, or feed 2 for a week.
Support women who rough sleep today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
Hello, I’m Moya, the CEO of Basis Yorkshire.
As well as frontline support, your donations will go towards our strategic work; advocating for improved resources, and more gender-informed pathways for women who are rough sleeping
You MUST donate via our Big Give campaign: buff.ly/g384Smb
As well as frontline support, your donations will go towards our strategic work; advocating for improved resources, and more gender-informed pathways for women who are rough sleeping
You MUST donate via our Big Give campaign: buff.ly/g384Smb
October 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Hello, I’m Moya, the CEO of Basis Yorkshire.
As well as frontline support, your donations will go towards our strategic work; advocating for improved resources, and more gender-informed pathways for women who are rough sleeping
You MUST donate via our Big Give campaign: buff.ly/g384Smb
As well as frontline support, your donations will go towards our strategic work; advocating for improved resources, and more gender-informed pathways for women who are rough sleeping
You MUST donate via our Big Give campaign: buff.ly/g384Smb
We’re so proud of all the women we support and all the challenges they overcome.
With your support, we can help women find safe accommodation.
Big Give will DOUBLE your donation, meaning double the impact.
Support women who rough sleep today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
With your support, we can help women find safe accommodation.
Big Give will DOUBLE your donation, meaning double the impact.
Support women who rough sleep today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
October 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We’re so proud of all the women we support and all the challenges they overcome.
With your support, we can help women find safe accommodation.
Big Give will DOUBLE your donation, meaning double the impact.
Support women who rough sleep today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
With your support, we can help women find safe accommodation.
Big Give will DOUBLE your donation, meaning double the impact.
Support women who rough sleep today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
Hello!👋 I’m Phoebe, I’m the Comms and Fundraising Assistant at Basis.
A massive thank you to everyone who's already donated to our campaign this year!🙏
The Big Give is a great way to donate, as every donation is doubled, meaning double the impact!
Donate now: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
A massive thank you to everyone who's already donated to our campaign this year!🙏
The Big Give is a great way to donate, as every donation is doubled, meaning double the impact!
Donate now: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
October 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Hello!👋 I’m Phoebe, I’m the Comms and Fundraising Assistant at Basis.
A massive thank you to everyone who's already donated to our campaign this year!🙏
The Big Give is a great way to donate, as every donation is doubled, meaning double the impact!
Donate now: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
A massive thank you to everyone who's already donated to our campaign this year!🙏
The Big Give is a great way to donate, as every donation is doubled, meaning double the impact!
Donate now: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
Where have you stayed in the last 3 months?
This is one of the main questions women were asked during the Women’s Roughsleeping Census 2024.
Women reported slept on the streets, stayed with strangers or even walked all night.
Support women who rough sleep today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
This is one of the main questions women were asked during the Women’s Roughsleeping Census 2024.
Women reported slept on the streets, stayed with strangers or even walked all night.
Support women who rough sleep today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
October 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Where have you stayed in the last 3 months?
This is one of the main questions women were asked during the Women’s Roughsleeping Census 2024.
Women reported slept on the streets, stayed with strangers or even walked all night.
Support women who rough sleep today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
This is one of the main questions women were asked during the Women’s Roughsleeping Census 2024.
Women reported slept on the streets, stayed with strangers or even walked all night.
Support women who rough sleep today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
Hidden homelessness. It’s here.
Today is World Homelessness Day and we’re launching our Hidden Homelessness video. All spoken words are inspired by the Leeds Women's Roughsleeping Census 2024. All masks are made by women who have experienced homelessness.
Make a difference today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
Today is World Homelessness Day and we’re launching our Hidden Homelessness video. All spoken words are inspired by the Leeds Women's Roughsleeping Census 2024. All masks are made by women who have experienced homelessness.
Make a difference today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
October 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Hidden homelessness. It’s here.
Today is World Homelessness Day and we’re launching our Hidden Homelessness video. All spoken words are inspired by the Leeds Women's Roughsleeping Census 2024. All masks are made by women who have experienced homelessness.
Make a difference today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
Today is World Homelessness Day and we’re launching our Hidden Homelessness video. All spoken words are inspired by the Leeds Women's Roughsleeping Census 2024. All masks are made by women who have experienced homelessness.
Make a difference today: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
We can reach out to women through gender-informed outreach; with detailed knowledge of their needs based on a long-standing relationship with women. We can offer practical support in terms food, clothes, access to emergency accommodation as well as emotional support.
Donate now: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
Donate now: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
October 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
We can reach out to women through gender-informed outreach; with detailed knowledge of their needs based on a long-standing relationship with women. We can offer practical support in terms food, clothes, access to emergency accommodation as well as emotional support.
Donate now: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
Donate now: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
...and we’re kicking off!
But how does it actually work?
Every donation made this week will be DOUBLED, as Big Give match your donation.
That means:
£5 becomes £10
£7.50 becomes £15
£10 becomes £20
£20 becomes £40
& so on!
You MUST donate via our Big Give campaign: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
But how does it actually work?
Every donation made this week will be DOUBLED, as Big Give match your donation.
That means:
£5 becomes £10
£7.50 becomes £15
£10 becomes £20
£20 becomes £40
& so on!
You MUST donate via our Big Give campaign: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
October 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
...and we’re kicking off!
But how does it actually work?
Every donation made this week will be DOUBLED, as Big Give match your donation.
That means:
£5 becomes £10
£7.50 becomes £15
£10 becomes £20
£20 becomes £40
& so on!
You MUST donate via our Big Give campaign: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
But how does it actually work?
Every donation made this week will be DOUBLED, as Big Give match your donation.
That means:
£5 becomes £10
£7.50 becomes £15
£10 becomes £20
£20 becomes £40
& so on!
You MUST donate via our Big Give campaign: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
Tomorrow at midday our Big Give campaign goes live!
We’re raising funds to support women who are rough sleeping (including those more hidden).
Make sure you donate to our Big Give campaign page tomorrow to DOUBLE your donation: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
Support women who rough sleep today.
8th-15th Oct
We’re raising funds to support women who are rough sleeping (including those more hidden).
Make sure you donate to our Big Give campaign page tomorrow to DOUBLE your donation: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
Support women who rough sleep today.
8th-15th Oct
October 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Tomorrow at midday our Big Give campaign goes live!
We’re raising funds to support women who are rough sleeping (including those more hidden).
Make sure you donate to our Big Give campaign page tomorrow to DOUBLE your donation: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
Support women who rough sleep today.
8th-15th Oct
We’re raising funds to support women who are rough sleeping (including those more hidden).
Make sure you donate to our Big Give campaign page tomorrow to DOUBLE your donation: buff.ly/dyKkkVW
Support women who rough sleep today.
8th-15th Oct
NEXT WEEK! 📣
The Big Give is extremely important to us, as it not only gives us dedicated funding to support homeless women but also allows us to max donations via match funding.
Donations MUST be made via The Big Give between 8th and 15th Oct 2025: buff.ly/De1SHLD
The Big Give is extremely important to us, as it not only gives us dedicated funding to support homeless women but also allows us to max donations via match funding.
Donations MUST be made via The Big Give between 8th and 15th Oct 2025: buff.ly/De1SHLD
October 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
NEXT WEEK! 📣
The Big Give is extremely important to us, as it not only gives us dedicated funding to support homeless women but also allows us to max donations via match funding.
Donations MUST be made via The Big Give between 8th and 15th Oct 2025: buff.ly/De1SHLD
The Big Give is extremely important to us, as it not only gives us dedicated funding to support homeless women but also allows us to max donations via match funding.
Donations MUST be made via The Big Give between 8th and 15th Oct 2025: buff.ly/De1SHLD
Drop-in on Wednesday 1st Oct (1-3pm), we will be joined by researchers from WYCA to talk about what makes you feel safe or unsafe in the local area, and what could be done to help you feel safer. This is as part of the Mayor’s consultation on serious violence.
September 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Drop-in on Wednesday 1st Oct (1-3pm), we will be joined by researchers from WYCA to talk about what makes you feel safe or unsafe in the local area, and what could be done to help you feel safer. This is as part of the Mayor’s consultation on serious violence.
Today (26th Sept) is World Contraception Day!
The aim of today is to raise awareness of all contraceptive methods available. If you want to talk through some of your options, we have Leeds Sexual Health with us during Wed drop-in sessions.
The aim of today is to raise awareness of all contraceptive methods available. If you want to talk through some of your options, we have Leeds Sexual Health with us during Wed drop-in sessions.
September 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Today (26th Sept) is World Contraception Day!
The aim of today is to raise awareness of all contraceptive methods available. If you want to talk through some of your options, we have Leeds Sexual Health with us during Wed drop-in sessions.
The aim of today is to raise awareness of all contraceptive methods available. If you want to talk through some of your options, we have Leeds Sexual Health with us during Wed drop-in sessions.
Save the date!📣
We’re excited to announce that we are one of the charities chosen for the Women and Girls Match Fund by Big Give to get DOUBLE the donations between midday 8th and midday 15th October 2025!
Donations MUST be made via The Big Give page:
buff.ly/De1SHLD
We’re excited to announce that we are one of the charities chosen for the Women and Girls Match Fund by Big Give to get DOUBLE the donations between midday 8th and midday 15th October 2025!
Donations MUST be made via The Big Give page:
buff.ly/De1SHLD
September 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Save the date!📣
We’re excited to announce that we are one of the charities chosen for the Women and Girls Match Fund by Big Give to get DOUBLE the donations between midday 8th and midday 15th October 2025!
Donations MUST be made via The Big Give page:
buff.ly/De1SHLD
We’re excited to announce that we are one of the charities chosen for the Women and Girls Match Fund by Big Give to get DOUBLE the donations between midday 8th and midday 15th October 2025!
Donations MUST be made via The Big Give page:
buff.ly/De1SHLD
📣Leeds Women's Rough Sleeping Census 2025 is starting this week!📣
If you are a woman or non-binary person who has experienced homelessness or insecure housing in the past 3 months and would like to get involved, you can come to any of our drop-in sessions this week (Mon, Tue, Wed, 1pm-3pm).
If you are a woman or non-binary person who has experienced homelessness or insecure housing in the past 3 months and would like to get involved, you can come to any of our drop-in sessions this week (Mon, Tue, Wed, 1pm-3pm).
September 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📣Leeds Women's Rough Sleeping Census 2025 is starting this week!📣
If you are a woman or non-binary person who has experienced homelessness or insecure housing in the past 3 months and would like to get involved, you can come to any of our drop-in sessions this week (Mon, Tue, Wed, 1pm-3pm).
If you are a woman or non-binary person who has experienced homelessness or insecure housing in the past 3 months and would like to get involved, you can come to any of our drop-in sessions this week (Mon, Tue, Wed, 1pm-3pm).
We're hiring!📣 We're looking for a Team Leader of the CSE Service (maternity cover)!
Line manage the staff of the Young People’s Team and oversee the delivery of 1:1 and group-based support to young people in our service.
Apply now: buff.ly/Kt0fuqF
#Leeds #Charity
Line manage the staff of the Young People’s Team and oversee the delivery of 1:1 and group-based support to young people in our service.
Apply now: buff.ly/Kt0fuqF
#Leeds #Charity
September 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We're hiring!📣 We're looking for a Team Leader of the CSE Service (maternity cover)!
Line manage the staff of the Young People’s Team and oversee the delivery of 1:1 and group-based support to young people in our service.
Apply now: buff.ly/Kt0fuqF
#Leeds #Charity
Line manage the staff of the Young People’s Team and oversee the delivery of 1:1 and group-based support to young people in our service.
Apply now: buff.ly/Kt0fuqF
#Leeds #Charity
We need toiletries!📣 We're running low on body soap, shampoo, conditioner and deodorant! Toiletries are given out to people we support, sometimes in crisis. If you're able to donate unopened toiletries, please drop them off at our office, Mon-Wed, Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm.
DM us for more info!
DM us for more info!
September 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We need toiletries!📣 We're running low on body soap, shampoo, conditioner and deodorant! Toiletries are given out to people we support, sometimes in crisis. If you're able to donate unopened toiletries, please drop them off at our office, Mon-Wed, Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm.
DM us for more info!
DM us for more info!
15 – 21 September is Brook's #SHW25 & the theme is Chronically Online
From dating apps to AI, Sexual Health Week 2025 explores how being online is influencing attitudes & behaviours around sex, relationships & sexual health.
brook.org.uk/shw
From dating apps to AI, Sexual Health Week 2025 explores how being online is influencing attitudes & behaviours around sex, relationships & sexual health.
brook.org.uk/shw
September 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
15 – 21 September is Brook's #SHW25 & the theme is Chronically Online
From dating apps to AI, Sexual Health Week 2025 explores how being online is influencing attitudes & behaviours around sex, relationships & sexual health.
brook.org.uk/shw
From dating apps to AI, Sexual Health Week 2025 explores how being online is influencing attitudes & behaviours around sex, relationships & sexual health.
brook.org.uk/shw
We have Leeds Sexual Health with us during Wednesday drop-in sessions, 1pm-3pm!
You can also book an appointment with LSH via our dedicated Sexual Health Phone - 07710304306
You can also book an appointment with LSH via our dedicated Sexual Health Phone - 07710304306
September 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
We have Leeds Sexual Health with us during Wednesday drop-in sessions, 1pm-3pm!
You can also book an appointment with LSH via our dedicated Sexual Health Phone - 07710304306
You can also book an appointment with LSH via our dedicated Sexual Health Phone - 07710304306