Community Learning Partnerships

This Men’s Health Week, it’s worth remembering that mental health support isn’t only for crisis points. 🩵

Sometimes support is about building confidence, feeling less isolated or having someone to talk things through with before things become overwhelming.

Through our Trailblazer programme, we support 18–25-year-olds experiencing mental health challenges, helping young people explore their next steps in a way that works for them, without pressure or judgement.

Because asking for support shouldn’t have to wait until things feel unmanageable. 💛

Find out more about Trailblazer at https://clpcharity.org.uk

Attention: Our lovely volunteers at Nowell Mount Community Centre have been devastated to discover that their pumpkins and squash plants have been ripped out by mindless vandalism!

Sadly, it’s now too late in the season to grow them again from seed, meaning we could face a whole year without pumpkins on our plot.

We’re hoping our community can help. 🧡

Does anyone have any spare pumpkin or squash plants they would be willing to donate? We’d love to fill this now-empty space with some autumn produce.

All the food we grow is shared free of charge with our hard-working volunteers and local neighbours.

If you can help, please get in touch. 🌱

Emily and Louise had a lovely time at Co-operative Nightingale where they got to meet the new chicks during their weekly Let’s Read volunteering session 🐣 📚💛

A lovely hands-on moment alongside the children, bringing stories and learning to life in a really special setting!

We were delighted to attend the inaugural Children’s Creative Writing Competition Awards 2026 at The Grammar School at Leeds. 📚✨

Organised by Leeds Lit Fest, this year's theme was '400', celebrating 400 years since Leeds received its first Royal Charter.

It was inspiring to see so many children and young people put their creativity into words, and a real privilege to hear finalists read their stories and poems on the night. 🩵

Events like this are a reminder of why literacy matters. Through our Let’s Read and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library programmes, we see every day how reading and writing can build confidence, spark imagination and help children find their voice.

A huge congratulations to all the entrants, finalists and winners, and thank you to everyone involved in such a wonderful celebration of young talent across our city. 💛

Find out more about our literacy projects at https://clpcharity.org.uk

We’re hiring! 🩵

Community Learning Partnerships is looking for a Key Worker & Employer Liaison to join our new Healthy Working Lives Supported Employment project.

With 35 years of experience working across Leeds, we support people in deprived communities into learning, skills and meaningful employment opportunities that truly change lives 🌱

The role: Key Worker & Employer Liaison
🕒 35 hours per week
💷 £28,462.50
📍 Face-to-face role (Leeds)
📅 Funded until March 2027 (with potential up to 5 years)

You’ll be supporting people who are unemployed or economically inactive, particularly those facing disabilities, long-term health conditions, or complex barriers into sustainable work.

🫱🏼‍🫲🏽What you’ll be doing
• Building supportive, trusting relationships with participants
• Helping people overcome barriers into employment
• Working closely with employers to create real opportunities
• Acting as a bridge between job seekers and workplaces

🌟 What you’ll get
• 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays, rising to 32)
• Birthday day off 🎂
• 24-hour employee assistance programme
• Free healthcare scheme

📩 How to apply�
Apply here: https://clpcharity.org.uk/recruitment
Or email: [email protected]

⏳ Closing date: 28 June 2026, 5pm
🗣 Interviews: week commencing 6 July 2026

We had a lovely time leading our monthly Burmantofts patch meeting for organisations to come together, share ideas and set actions. 💬

Big thanks to Bridge Community Church for hosting us and treating everyone to lunch, always appreciated when good conversations come with good food! 🥪💛