Groups

The Global Native

We are an African Diaspora led development organisation working to support small-scale rural farmers in Zimbabwe who practice conservation farming.

Ecological Justice, International Solidarity and Land, Food & Agriculture

Talking buses

A group campaign to have bus drivers in the UK announcing the stops on every route. Also not forgetting the audio and visual announcements.

Disability Rights and Transport

Leeds Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions – BDS

Leeds BDS is part of a global movement which calls for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions against Israel until it complies with international law and Palestinian rights. We are specifically campaigning for Sainsbury's, G4S, Coca Cola and Leeds City Council to adopt BDS.

Peace & Disarmament

Amnesty International Leeds Group

The voluntary run Leeds Group of human rights organisation Amnesty International

Human Rights

City of Sanctuary Leeds

City of Sanctuary is a network united in making our city a haven for anyone who needs its protection. We are proud to be a place of safety for asylum seekers and refugees.

Migrant Rights

Global Justice Leeds

Global Justice Leeds focusses on issues of Global Justice. We follow the campaigns of the national Global Justice Now. Currently these are first to do with Food Sovereignty and the the take-over of Food by large companies the the take-over of Food by large companies and financial institutions. The second campaign relates to Climate and Energy policies . Global Justice Now is particularly concerned about trade and TTIP.

Economic Justice, Health and Racial Justice

Green and Black Cross (GBC) Leeds

Green and Black Cross legal support for Leeds and surrounding area. Legal Observers, arrestee support, follow up advice.

Tech & Security

No Borders Leeds

Leeds No Borders is a grassroots campaign & support group fighting racist immigration controls. We believe that everyone should have the right to freedom of movement and call for an end to deportations and detention.

Human Rights and Racial Justice

Keep Our NHS Public

Leeds Keep Our NHS public is a Leeds branch of the national campaign against privatisation of the NHS and the resulting damage from the Health and Social Care Act

Health

Remember Oluwale

Campaigning and educating for inclusion, diversity and change in the name of David Oluwale, a Nigerian who died in Leeds in 1969, having endured racism, police persecution, mental health distress, homelessness and destitution.

Migrant Rights and Racial Justice

The Real Junk Food Project C.I.C. Ltd

The Real Junk Food Project Ltd is a Community Interest Company that aims to abolish food waste produce through a self-sustainable approach whilst feeding those that are food insecure in the process

Community and Land, Food & Agriculture

Socialist Workers Party

The Socialist Workers Party are an activist, revolutionary organisation that have played a part in various class struggles in Leeds since the 1960s (when we were the International Socialists), and have a record of building wider campaigns such as Leeds Coalition against the War, Unite Against Fascism and Hands Off Our Homes.

Political Theory

Metacarpool

Independent, home-grown car club in Chapeltown, currently with three cars and about a dozen users.

Community and Transport

Leeds Cycling Campaign

Leeds Cycling Campaign is a group of people in Leeds who want to make things better for cycling. We hold regular campaign meetings, weekend bike rides, and organise events and campaigns.

Ecological Justice, Energy and Transport

Greenpeace Leeds

Leeds Greenpeace Local Network is a growing group of people promoting environmental sustainability and positive change through political lobbying, public engagement, direct communication and non-violent direct action.

Ecological Justice

Leodians

Leodians is an informal group which provides young professionals in Leeds with a common platform to run charitable projects on issues that interest them. No faffing about, no bureaucracy, just a chance to contribute directly at ground level.

Community

Leeds Feminist Network (LSFN)

Welcome to Leeds Feminist Network! Stay informed about the meetings, events and activism organised by LFSN.

Feminism

Kirkstall Community Garden

Our mission is to teach people in the Kirkstall area about growing their own fruit and veg, healthier diets and lifestyles and the importance of being outdoors by providing them with growing spaces and the support and guidance they need to achieve all these.

Community, Ecological Justice and Land, Food & Agriculture

Mind Leeds

The aim of our work is to help people build on their strengths, overcome obstacles and become more in control of their lives. We have faith and optimism in our clients and so the services we deliver are built around what they need. We support people to discover their own resources to 'recover' and to live life independently with their mental health condition.

Disability Rights and Health

Schumacher North

Schumacher North is an open forum for advancing ideas, and practical initiatives, that will help to bring about the transition to a just, sustainable and convivial society

Ecological Justice and Economic Justice

Yorkshire CND

The Yorkshire branch of Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), our primary campaigns are against the renewal of Trident and the Yorkshire based US bases at Menwith Hill and Fylingdales.

Peace & Disarmament

Green Drinks Leeds

Monthly green networking event in Leeds.

Economic Justice

Plan C

Plan C is an organisation of people who are politically active in their workplaces and communities. We work together to support each other, amplify our struggles and think strategically.

Political Theory and Workers Rights

Frack Free Leeds

Taking action to stop fracking and other unconventional gas exploration in Leeds and across the UK, as part of a movement to stop climate change and build a more sustainable future.

Ecological Justice and Energy

Unite The Union – Leeds Community Branch

Unite Community is a response to the ConDem attacks on our class and community. We are here to support our community and ensure a strong fight back.

Workers Rights

Leeds Permaculture Network

For people interested in learning about & using permaculture in Leeds to transform our local environment & living spaces. We are an open network with no joining fee or official membership, and everyone is welcome.

Ecological Justice and Land, Food & Agriculture

Leeds Citizens

Leeds Citizens is a diverse and independent alliance of civil society organisations who are acting together for the common good. Our aim is to tackle the major injustices facing people in the city, through grassroots Community Organising and public action.

Community

Friends of Syria Leeds

Fighting for freedom and justice for Syrians.

Human Rights, International Solidarity and Migrant Rights

Friends of the Earth Leeds

We're a group of volunteers taking positive action on environmental, ecological and community issues in the Leeds area - currently campaigning to protect bees, ban fracking, and calling for a stop to plans to increase transport links to Leeds Bradford Airport. New faces and ideas always welcome!

Ecological Justice and Energy

Leeds for Change

The group driving development of this website

Community

Hands off our Homes

Campaigning in Leeds against all cuts to welfare and social housing - no evictions, build more decent, affordable and secure council homes.

Economic Justice and Housing

Oxfam – Leeds Group

Local branch of Oxfam - campaigners and fundraisers.

Economic Justice and International Solidarity

Pedallers’ Arms

The Pedallers’ Arms is a place in Leeds to come and learn how to repair your bike in a friendly atmosphere. We run regular drop-in sessions and other bike related events.

Co-operatives, Ecological Justice and Transport

One World Leeds

One World Leeds is run by Press Gang – a Leeds based group of people dedicated to the action and promotion of positive stories about asylum seekers and refugees. Acting to counteract misinformation, prejudice and negativity in the press, we work with both exiled journalists and activists to help change this imbalance.

International Solidarity, Migrant Rights and Racial Justice

Chapeltown Cohousing

Yearning for a more ethical and community-based way of living? We’re planning to build a cohousing scheme somewhere in the Chapeltown/Harehills area of Leeds.

Co-operatives, Community and Housing

Taking Soundings

A political and cultural discussion group in Leeds, UK, with no party affiliation

Community and Political Theory

Together for Peace

At Together for Peace (T4P), we bring together diverse people to find cooperative solutions to local and global issues. We’re a deliberately small charity – based in Leeds (UK) – working with others to achieve positive change.

Community and Peace & Disarmament

Tidal

Tidal works to support, coordinate and grow global activism in Leeds. We believe that strong, diverse and united grassroots movements are vital to sustainable change, and it's our mission to help global justice activists in this city be as effective as possible.

Ecological Justice, Economic Justice and International Solidarity