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Barca Leeds delivers innovative services for adults, children, young people, and families in Leeds, creating lasting positive impact in our communities.

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We help people through a wide range of services, always tailored to deliver the greatest impact to the largest number of people possible.

Employment and Training

Supporting individuals who are economically inactive, including NEET young people, to access training opportunities and secure meaningful employment, helping them build a path to long-term financial stability.

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Addiction Recovery

Working with partners to deliver comprehensive drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services, supporting people on their journey to lasting recovery and well-being.

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Criminal Justice

Providing effective service solutions aimed at preventing youth violence, supporting rehabilitation and reducing re-offending, with a focus on positive community reintegration.

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Housing Support

Delivering flexible and innovative support services to help implement the Leeds Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy.

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Families and Young People

Specialist youth work, mental health support and systemic family services focused on tackling health inequalities and reducing the impact of trauma on families.

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Community Development

Collaborating with Public Health Leeds and West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board to deliver targeted health initiatives, building social cohesion and addressing climate change.

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Health Improvement

Innovative services supporting the Leeds Health & Wellbeing Strategy, focused on reducing health inequalities and improving better mental health across the city.

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Barca is a passionate, caring and strategic organisation, dedicated to championing a fairer society for all.

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Employee Satisfaction
97%

We are a trusted, experienced charity with a track record of proven results.

Founded
1994
Barca-Leeds was founded in 1994 and has its origins in Bramley Parish Community Projects supporting West Leeds in disadvantaged council estates.
People reached
75,000
In the last 6 years, Barca has impacted the lives of over 75,000 people from disadvantaged communities of Leeds.
Team Barca
185
Our team is at the heart of all we do. We’re 185 strong and growing, and are proud of our excellent work culture across all departments.
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We raise funds and collaborate with local and national partners to support our services.

Our Services

Discover more about Barca’s Impact and Innovation

Impact and Innovation

April 2025

Alfie's story, from leaving prison to a safe and stable home

Barca-Leeds was founded in 1994 and has its origins in Bramley Parish Community Projects supporting West Leeds in disadvantaged council estates.
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Impact and Innovation

February 2025

Barca-Leeds, our impact

Barca-Leeds was founded in 1994 and has its origins in Bramley Parish Community Projects supporting West Leeds in disadvantaged council estates.
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Impact and Innovation

March 2025

Adam and Kerry's story, achieving positive outcomes through Family Support

Barca-Leeds was founded in 1994 and has its origins in Bramley Parish Community Projects supporting West Leeds in disadvantaged council estates.
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We are powered by our people.
Our team makes us what we are.

Our People
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Recent News

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April 2025

Impact Report 2023-24

We are delighted to share Barca-Leeds Impact Report 2023-24!

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February 2025

Leeds Young Change Makers interview West Yorkshire's Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime (DMPC)

The Leeds Young Change Makers, a group of young people from Little London in Leeds, interviewed Alison Lowe West Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime (DMPC) on their podcast to share their concerns around safety in their community.

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February 2025

Children's Mental Health Week 2025

3 to 9 February 2025 is Children’s Mental Health Week. This year’s theme for is ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’ which encourages children and young people across the UK to discover how getting to know who they are can help them build resilience, grow and develop.

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