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We draw on the learning and experiences of the people we support to continuously develop and expand our services.

April 2025
Project Shield, working in partnership to tackle serious youth violence

Barca-Leeds are proud to be a part of Project Shield, the city-wide partnership working to tackle serious youth violence. The partnership brings together West Yorkshire Police, the Youth Justice Service, Crimestoppers, Leeds City Council, Barca-Leeds and other youth providers.

Impact and Innovation Stories

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Housing Support
Health Improvement
April 2025

Barca Housing Navigators trauma-informed practice supports people who have experienced homelessness

Ben shares his story of being homeless to finding support and getting settled into his home

Health Improvement
Community Development
April 2025

Community Wellbeing Connectors, supporting the Community Mental Health Transformation in Leeds

Integrated support delivered by three Leeds organisations working alongside Local Care Partnerships and Primary Care Networks

Criminal Justice
Addiction Recovery
April 2025

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

Watch Alfie's story to see how access to a safe and stable home helped him to integrate back into the community after leaving prison

Community Development
Health Improvement
March 2025

Better Together Volunteer Reema shares her experience of supporting a community English as an additional language group

Read about Reema's volunteer experience in our Better Together team delivering community health and wellbeing activities across West Leeds

Families and Young People
March 2025

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

The Barca-Leeds Family Support Service works with families to overcome barriers which prevent children, young people and their family members to achieve positive outcomes.

Community Development
February 2025

Barca-Leeds, our impact

Video showcasing our impact and achievements

Community Development
Health Improvement
February 2025

Celebrating The West Leeds Men’s Network: community groups and activities combating isolation amongst men in West Leeds

As The West Leeds Men’s Network comes to an end and joins the Being You Leeds service, find out about the project's achievements creating a community space for men to come together, support each other and improve their mental health and wellbeing