LATCH
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Since 1989, LATCH has transformed 107 empty houses in Leeds into high quality homes for homeless people - Four empty houses will be turned into homes this year, help us by donating
Find out more www.latch.org.uk
Support our work www.latch.org.uk/donate
Find out more www.latch.org.uk
Support our work www.latch.org.uk/donate
Refugee Week, 16–22 June
Yousef is a refugee from Syria.
Now safely housed and supported by LATCH he is able to practice his faith and give back, helping other refugees.
Yousef is a refugee from Syria.
Now safely housed and supported by LATCH he is able to practice his faith and give back, helping other refugees.
June 17, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Refugee Week, 16–22 June
Yousef is a refugee from Syria.
Now safely housed and supported by LATCH he is able to practice his faith and give back, helping other refugees.
Yousef is a refugee from Syria.
Now safely housed and supported by LATCH he is able to practice his faith and give back, helping other refugees.
Today is the first day of Metal Health Awareness Week ( 12 - 18th May)
Mental Health is intertwined with homelessness and mental health wellbeing and services play a huge part of our support service
#MentalHealthAwareness
Mental Health is intertwined with homelessness and mental health wellbeing and services play a huge part of our support service
#MentalHealthAwareness
May 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Today is the first day of Metal Health Awareness Week ( 12 - 18th May)
Mental Health is intertwined with homelessness and mental health wellbeing and services play a huge part of our support service
#MentalHealthAwareness
Mental Health is intertwined with homelessness and mental health wellbeing and services play a huge part of our support service
#MentalHealthAwareness
WHO Report on social determinants of health equity, shorturl.at/hyfUD
Key message:
• People who have limited access to quality housing, education, and job opportunities have a higher risk of illness and death.
Key message:
• People who have limited access to quality housing, education, and job opportunities have a higher risk of illness and death.
World Report on Social Determinants of Health Equity
shorturl.at
May 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
WHO Report on social determinants of health equity, shorturl.at/hyfUD
Key message:
• People who have limited access to quality housing, education, and job opportunities have a higher risk of illness and death.
Key message:
• People who have limited access to quality housing, education, and job opportunities have a higher risk of illness and death.
🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week : homelessness and mental health go hand in hand.
Too often, poor mental health is both a cause and a consequence of losing your home.
At LATCH, we support 100+ homeless people facing significant barriers to accessing mental health care.
So we provide it
Too often, poor mental health is both a cause and a consequence of losing your home.
At LATCH, we support 100+ homeless people facing significant barriers to accessing mental health care.
So we provide it
May 12, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week : homelessness and mental health go hand in hand.
Too often, poor mental health is both a cause and a consequence of losing your home.
At LATCH, we support 100+ homeless people facing significant barriers to accessing mental health care.
So we provide it
Too often, poor mental health is both a cause and a consequence of losing your home.
At LATCH, we support 100+ homeless people facing significant barriers to accessing mental health care.
So we provide it
✨ Ta Da ✨ A house to a home !
🛠️ Since 1989 LATCH have renovated over 111 empty and derelict houses in Leeds.
🤝 Creating much needed supported housing for homeless people.
👍 If you like what we do please consider donating www.latch.org.uk/donate
🛠️ Since 1989 LATCH have renovated over 111 empty and derelict houses in Leeds.
🤝 Creating much needed supported housing for homeless people.
👍 If you like what we do please consider donating www.latch.org.uk/donate
April 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
✨ Ta Da ✨ A house to a home !
🛠️ Since 1989 LATCH have renovated over 111 empty and derelict houses in Leeds.
🤝 Creating much needed supported housing for homeless people.
👍 If you like what we do please consider donating www.latch.org.uk/donate
🛠️ Since 1989 LATCH have renovated over 111 empty and derelict houses in Leeds.
🤝 Creating much needed supported housing for homeless people.
👍 If you like what we do please consider donating www.latch.org.uk/donate
We're now accepting applications for a small number of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes.
We provide support alongside accommodation in homes in Harehills, Chapeltown and the surrounding areas of Leeds.
If you are aged 18 - 64 and have Priority Band A you can apply - www.latch.org.uk/housing/appl...
We provide support alongside accommodation in homes in Harehills, Chapeltown and the surrounding areas of Leeds.
If you are aged 18 - 64 and have Priority Band A you can apply - www.latch.org.uk/housing/appl...
Applying to Latch | Latch
www.latch.org.uk
April 23, 2025 at 1:21 PM
We're now accepting applications for a small number of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes.
We provide support alongside accommodation in homes in Harehills, Chapeltown and the surrounding areas of Leeds.
If you are aged 18 - 64 and have Priority Band A you can apply - www.latch.org.uk/housing/appl...
We provide support alongside accommodation in homes in Harehills, Chapeltown and the surrounding areas of Leeds.
If you are aged 18 - 64 and have Priority Band A you can apply - www.latch.org.uk/housing/appl...
Could you buy a bed for a baby in Leeds?
Five homeless mums and their babies are moving in to LATCH homes over the next two weeks.
Could you buy 1 of 5 much needed cot bed and mattresses? www.argos.co.uk/product/5023...
Or make a donation towards one? latch.org.uk/donate
Five homeless mums and their babies are moving in to LATCH homes over the next two weeks.
Could you buy 1 of 5 much needed cot bed and mattresses? www.argos.co.uk/product/5023...
Or make a donation towards one? latch.org.uk/donate
April 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Could you buy a bed for a baby in Leeds?
Five homeless mums and their babies are moving in to LATCH homes over the next two weeks.
Could you buy 1 of 5 much needed cot bed and mattresses? www.argos.co.uk/product/5023...
Or make a donation towards one? latch.org.uk/donate
Five homeless mums and their babies are moving in to LATCH homes over the next two weeks.
Could you buy 1 of 5 much needed cot bed and mattresses? www.argos.co.uk/product/5023...
Or make a donation towards one? latch.org.uk/donate
10 VOID Properties! This is what the white board in our office looks like and we're equal parts thrilled and horrified.
March 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
10 VOID Properties! This is what the white board in our office looks like and we're equal parts thrilled and horrified.
🌷 The sun is shining in Leeds and it feels like spring is upon us and so is 'moving season'! There have been a flurry of tenants ready to move on and just as many new move ins. So there are a lot of new beginnings happening but it feels very seasonally appropriate!
March 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🌷 The sun is shining in Leeds and it feels like spring is upon us and so is 'moving season'! There have been a flurry of tenants ready to move on and just as many new move ins. So there are a lot of new beginnings happening but it feels very seasonally appropriate!
LATCH is 37 years old but as we did back then we still ...
🏡 Create homes from empty houses
🤝 Support homeless people
🛠️ Give Training Opportunities
The work continues, with 4 more homes in the next 18 months, if you want to see this work continue please donate www.latch.org.uk/donate
🏡 Create homes from empty houses
🤝 Support homeless people
🛠️ Give Training Opportunities
The work continues, with 4 more homes in the next 18 months, if you want to see this work continue please donate www.latch.org.uk/donate
March 3, 2025 at 1:57 PM
LATCH is 37 years old but as we did back then we still ...
🏡 Create homes from empty houses
🤝 Support homeless people
🛠️ Give Training Opportunities
The work continues, with 4 more homes in the next 18 months, if you want to see this work continue please donate www.latch.org.uk/donate
🏡 Create homes from empty houses
🤝 Support homeless people
🛠️ Give Training Opportunities
The work continues, with 4 more homes in the next 18 months, if you want to see this work continue please donate www.latch.org.uk/donate
Next week is National Empty Homes Week - Why?
- Long-term empty homes = 265,061 (+ 4000!)
- People entirely homeless or in temp accommodation = 354,000
We will renovate 4 empty houses in 2025-26
A recurring or one off donation will help create homes and change lives www.latch.org.uk/donate
- Long-term empty homes = 265,061 (+ 4000!)
- People entirely homeless or in temp accommodation = 354,000
We will renovate 4 empty houses in 2025-26
A recurring or one off donation will help create homes and change lives www.latch.org.uk/donate
Donate | Latch
www.latch.org.uk
February 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Next week is National Empty Homes Week - Why?
- Long-term empty homes = 265,061 (+ 4000!)
- People entirely homeless or in temp accommodation = 354,000
We will renovate 4 empty houses in 2025-26
A recurring or one off donation will help create homes and change lives www.latch.org.uk/donate
- Long-term empty homes = 265,061 (+ 4000!)
- People entirely homeless or in temp accommodation = 354,000
We will renovate 4 empty houses in 2025-26
A recurring or one off donation will help create homes and change lives www.latch.org.uk/donate
'Couple donate two houses to homelessness charity" - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... "While not everyone is in the position to donate a house we hope it inspires others to do what they can".
If you're inspired by their generosity Please donate to LATCH, every little helps latch.org.uk/donate
If you're inspired by their generosity Please donate to LATCH, every little helps latch.org.uk/donate
https://bbc.co.uk/news…
February 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
'Couple donate two houses to homelessness charity" - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... "While not everyone is in the position to donate a house we hope it inspires others to do what they can".
If you're inspired by their generosity Please donate to LATCH, every little helps latch.org.uk/donate
If you're inspired by their generosity Please donate to LATCH, every little helps latch.org.uk/donate
How do you feel about Valentine's Day? A lot of people don't like it, because of the commercialisation and overconsumption associated with it . . .
February 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
How do you feel about Valentine's Day? A lot of people don't like it, because of the commercialisation and overconsumption associated with it . . .
We've done it, our biggest derelict house to home for the homeless is complete .... this is what we started with ...
January 29, 2025 at 9:55 AM
We've done it, our biggest derelict house to home for the homeless is complete .... this is what we started with ...
📢We are hiring!
Full Time Office Administrator, Chapeltown, Leeds.
Full Time Office Administrator, Chapeltown, Leeds.
January 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM
📢We are hiring!
Full Time Office Administrator, Chapeltown, Leeds.
Full Time Office Administrator, Chapeltown, Leeds.
We're thinking about buying charity places for local races, marathons or challenges like tough mudder/ ironman ... are any of our followers and supporters interested in physical challenges like these in aid of Latch? It's a new fundraising direction for us, if you're interested please get in touch!
January 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
We're thinking about buying charity places for local races, marathons or challenges like tough mudder/ ironman ... are any of our followers and supporters interested in physical challenges like these in aid of Latch? It's a new fundraising direction for us, if you're interested please get in touch!
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Do you ever see an empty or abandoned house and think what a shame, when so many people are homeless, someone should do something with that house, it would make a lovely home for someone in need ... Hello 👋 That's what we do! If you like that sort of thing please follow us on this new profile
August 19, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Do you ever see an empty or abandoned house and think what a shame, when so many people are homeless, someone should do something with that house, it would make a lovely home for someone in need ... Hello 👋 That's what we do! If you like that sort of thing please follow us on this new profile
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Sometimes it has to get worse before it can get better ... and we need to remember that when looking at how the bathroom at this renovation is "progressing" half a wall out but a 24 year old toilet roll still hanging out un bothered on the window sill ...
September 9, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Sometimes it has to get worse before it can get better ... and we need to remember that when looking at how the bathroom at this renovation is "progressing" half a wall out but a 24 year old toilet roll still hanging out un bothered on the window sill ...
Hello to our new followers! We have an exciting few weeks coming up, with huge renovation projects completing, and new ones beginning, we'll be sharing more updates, progress pictures and positive stories from our work creating homes and changing lives on here, say hi so we know to follow back
January 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Hello to our new followers! We have an exciting few weeks coming up, with huge renovation projects completing, and new ones beginning, we'll be sharing more updates, progress pictures and positive stories from our work creating homes and changing lives on here, say hi so we know to follow back
Molly moved in today with her 11 month old son 😊 this was the message she sent us
"I can't believe I've actually got my own home now, and I don't have to worry I'm gonna get thrown out any minute. He's gonna have his own room. Thank you so much, it doesn't feel real"
"I can't believe I've actually got my own home now, and I don't have to worry I'm gonna get thrown out any minute. He's gonna have his own room. Thank you so much, it doesn't feel real"
December 4, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Molly moved in today with her 11 month old son 😊 this was the message she sent us
"I can't believe I've actually got my own home now, and I don't have to worry I'm gonna get thrown out any minute. He's gonna have his own room. Thank you so much, it doesn't feel real"
"I can't believe I've actually got my own home now, and I don't have to worry I'm gonna get thrown out any minute. He's gonna have his own room. Thank you so much, it doesn't feel real"
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LATCH creates homes for homeless people from derelict and empty houses in Leeds ... but we do so much more than just offer shelter. Please consider donating if you can to help more people like Rosie www.latch.org.uk/donate
November 22, 2024 at 8:50 AM
LATCH creates homes for homeless people from derelict and empty houses in Leeds ... but we do so much more than just offer shelter. Please consider donating if you can to help more people like Rosie www.latch.org.uk/donate
LATCH creates homes for homeless people from derelict and empty houses in Leeds ... but we do so much more than just offer shelter. Please consider donating if you can to help more people like Rosie www.latch.org.uk/donate
November 22, 2024 at 8:50 AM
LATCH creates homes for homeless people from derelict and empty houses in Leeds ... but we do so much more than just offer shelter. Please consider donating if you can to help more people like Rosie www.latch.org.uk/donate
Progress! No.42 is a house that was abandoned for over 20 years. Full of pigeons, rats and damp. We're turning into a lovely, good quality, supported home for a homeless family ... we think it's starting to look good what do you think so far?
November 13, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Progress! No.42 is a house that was abandoned for over 20 years. Full of pigeons, rats and damp. We're turning into a lovely, good quality, supported home for a homeless family ... we think it's starting to look good what do you think so far?
Sometimes it has to get worse before it can get better ... and we need to remember that when looking at how the bathroom at this renovation is "progressing" half a wall out but a 24 year old toilet roll still hanging out un bothered on the window sill ...
September 9, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Sometimes it has to get worse before it can get better ... and we need to remember that when looking at how the bathroom at this renovation is "progressing" half a wall out but a 24 year old toilet roll still hanging out un bothered on the window sill ...
Will watch with interest how this develops. uk.news.yahoo.com/owners-2-000...
Owners of 2,000 derelict homes may be pressured to fill them by council bosses
Owners of over 2,000 empty and derelict homes may be pressured to fill them under a new push by local leaders.
uk.news.yahoo.com
September 9, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Will watch with interest how this develops. uk.news.yahoo.com/owners-2-000...