To honour Racial Justice Sunday 2025, we'd like to share this reflection from Revd Lorraine Shorten, which includes some craftivism. People of colour are disproportionately affected by unfair practices within the clothing industry, and our Leeds Craftivists group's current campaign, "Transform Trade", aims to raise awareness of these practices and support the call for a… Continue reading Racial Justice Sunday 2025
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The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast – Encounter: Pride of Place Living
Who has a right to live somewhere safe and supportive? This week, Emily talks to Jane Stageman, Chair of Pride of Place Living. Pride of Place is a charity which was set-up in response to a report done by Leeds City Council which recognised that the LGBTQ+ community in Leeds needed a community centre, and… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast – Encounter: Pride of Place Living
Why Transform Trade?
Ahead of our Leeds Craftivists Spring Campaign, local activist and artist, Pippa Woodhams, shares why the Transform Trade campaign already has ties to our city... As a felt maker and artist, who’s been working with Armley Mills Industrial Museum over the past year and more, I’ve become very interested in the clothing industry. Look outside… Continue reading Why Transform Trade?
Social Justice Lunches: Activist Wellbeing
How can we manage burnout and anxiety while working for a better world? Join Leeds Sanctuary and our panel of local community leaders to hear how they manage their energy and wellbeing, and meet other change-makers in the city working on social justice issues. Our panel will be:Heston Groenewald from All Hallows Church and Rainbow JunktionHusain… Continue reading Social Justice Lunches: Activist Wellbeing
Leeds Craftivists aiming to Transform Trade!
In a sector brimming with untold environmental damage and exploitation, Leeds Craftivists are joining Transform Trade to stand up for better, slower fashion. In our first session on Monday the 13th of January, we'll be learning about trade justice in Leeds and beyond from local activist and felt-maker Pippa Woodhams. Pippa has a wealth of… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists aiming to Transform Trade!
Craftivists’ Christmas!
Our Leeds Craftivists community will be celebrating a year of campaigning on 02 December, and we'd love for you to come if you've been involved in any of our campaigns this year, in any way at all. We'll be making Christmas Cards to say thank you to our favourite sustainable businesses, or you're welcome to… Continue reading Craftivists’ Christmas!
Politics, Power and Protest: The Suffragette History of Leeds
We're excited to share the details of our upcoming Sketch Walk, "Politics, Power and Protest: The Suffragette History of Leeds", which will take place on the anniversary of The Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act. The walk will be hosted by our Interim Social Justice Lead, Emma Temple, and led by local artist and historian, Clifford… Continue reading Politics, Power and Protest: The Suffragette History of Leeds
Leeds Craftivists: Eco-Anxiety Campaign
How do we act for climate justice without burning out? Our next Craftivists campaign will look at Eco Anxiety, and how we take care of ourselves as climate activists. Many people are so overwhelmed by the climate emergency that they struggle to even begin to take action. Some ignore the problem entirely, some people take… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists: Eco-Anxiety Campaign
Social Justice Lunches – What is Activism?
Following the success of Intersections in February, and a follow-up listening lunch, we are delighted to announce the launch of our Social Justice Lunches. Social Justice Lunches will be a quarterly gathering for local citizens and communities, working together with those in authority to be agents of change for a better Leeds. We will share… Continue reading Social Justice Lunches – What is Activism?
We’re talking rubbish!
In our new campaign for Spring 2024, we’re talking rubbish! We want to see food waste collection offered to everyone in Leeds. That would help every household do their bit to reduce emissions and create a more sustainable food system. This week a new fund was announced by DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural… Continue reading We’re talking rubbish!