SUPPORT FOR ADULTS
LOCAL SUPPORT IN THE COMMUNITY
Here are some useful links so support in our community!
Better Leeds Communities – free advice service for:
- Benefits & tax credits
- Debt and money worries
- Problems at work
- Housing issues
- Family matters
- Benefit checks and budgeting
https://betterleeds.org.uk/our-services/advice-services
To request an appointment call 0113 275 4142 or email advice@betterleeds.org.uk
Kirkstall Valley Development Trust
The website offers loads of activities for the community, as well help with food cost (Pantry), veg boxes, cooking and craft classes for adults during school times, toddler groups, room hire and more.
Please check details below and browse on website https://www.kvdt.org.uk/ for more information.
KVDT– Abbey Community Pantry – help to reduce food costs
Members pay £6 each week and choose food items they want from our pantry, reducing their shopping bills.
Open from 10am to 3pm on Wednesdays
For more information about joining or to support our work, please call 07355670310
https://www.kvdt.org.uk/abbey-community-pantry/
KVDT - Kirkstall Valley Explorer Tots
Explorer Tots is our “Stay and Play” session that runs three mornings a week. It is for parents and carers to attend with their children. Our philosophy for the session is all about learning through play with children being free to explore a range of sensory, craft, mark-making and messy activities and more! They run on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings in term time at our community hub with some sessions moving to the farm between April and October. For details about the sessions and to book, please go to www.bookwhen.com/kvdt
KVDT - Kirkstall Valley Explorers / Forest School
In the Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays we run our Kirkstall Valley Explorers- a playscheme on our farm (indoors at the hub for Christmas) pitched at primary school aged children. We aim to get children playing outdoors and enjoying the freedom of our beautiful farm. There is always a range of activities to suit different interests, including opportunities to learn more about the veg being grown on the farm, get involved in farming tasks and even cook some of the tasty veg up for lunch! For upcoming dates, details and bookings, please go to www.bookwhen.com/kvdt
KVDT – Kirkstall Community Hub: Hire Our Space
Our rooms are available to hire for activities, meetings, workshops and events. One-off and regular bookings are welcome.
Standard Hire Rates (per hour):
Main hall are £30
Side room £20
Back room £15
Community Hire Rates (per hour):
Main hall are £20
Side room £15
Back room £10
Contact: hub@kvdt.org.uk
07900 986570
IT'S OK NOT TO BE OK
There may be a time in everyone’s life when they feel sad, depressed or suffering with low mood. At such times they might feel that they cannot cope. When people feel like this it is important that they can talk to someone and seek help.
We teach the children at Burley St Matthias that it is OK to ask for help. If we help children to grow up thinking this way, then we hope that they will be more likely to access help they may need as adults.
The staff in school are always here to help. There are a number of people in school who may be able to offer some advice and who are trained in this area. Should you feel you could talk to someone in school, please speak to Mrs Hopkinson, Miss Fletcher or Mrs Jackson. All conversations will be kept confidential, unless we feel that you, your children or your family are at immediate risk.
If you feel like this, or if you are concerned for someone else, here are some local contacts which might be useful:
| The Samaritans | The Samaritans provide a confidential service for people in despair and who feel suicidal. You can call them free on 116 123. www.samaritans.org.uk |
| SANE | SANE provides information and support for anyone affected by mental illness. You can call them on 0300 304 7000 (between 6pm and 11pm daily) www.sane.org.uk |
| Support Line | This is a confidential telephone helpful offering emotional support to any individuals on any issue. 01708 765 200. www.supportline.org.uk |
| National Domestic Violence Helpline | This organisation is an information service and access to 24-hour emergency refuge accommodation. 0808 2000 247. |
| Cruse Bereavement Care |
Cruse Bereavement Care offer help, including free counselling service, for bereaved people whatever their age, nationality or beliefs. 0808 808 1677. |
| Mind | Mind is a mental health charity providing information, support, local groups and an online chatroom. 0300 123 3393. https://www.mind.org.uk/ |
| Christians Against Poverty |
If you’re looking for help, whether that’s help to get out of debt, find a job or gain vital life skills, Christians Against Poverty provides a range of free professional services across the UK through local churches. |
| Leeds North and West Foodbank |
If you can’t afford food, you can call 0808 2082138 (freephone) to speak to a trained and independent Citizens Advice agent (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm). Alternatively, please call 0113 376 0330 to speak to Leeds Local Welfare Support Scheme who may be able to issue you with a food parcel if necessary. How to get help | Leeds North & West Foodbank |