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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!

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The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast – Justice: Public Transport

Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Justice" stream, and in this episode, Anna talks to Matthew Topham of We Own It, an organisation that campaigns for public ownership. Matthew is Lead Campaigner for Better Buses in West Yorkshire, a campaign which Leeds Craftivists have contributed to in January, February and March… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast – Justice: Public Transport

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Communities cross paths to inspire joy and justice

Leeds Sanctuary were privileged to gather justice-seekers from across Leeds on 08 February as the first step towards building a community for anyone with a vision for a city of flourishing people, and the desire to take action. Guests included local councillors, and representatives from local student activist unions, local charities and local community organisations,… Continue reading Communities cross paths to inspire joy and justice

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Racial Justice Sunday

This Racial Justice Sunday, Revd Tim Nicholls (Universities Chaplain) shares a reflection based around this year's theme of "Exodus"... "Churches Together in Britain and Ireland have designated Sunday 11th February to be this year’s Racial Justice Sunday. This year we are being given the opportunity to reflect upon the theme of Exodus and to pray… Continue reading Racial Justice Sunday

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Leeds Craftivists Spring 2024 Campaign: Public Transport

Leeds Craftivists are back in 2024 with a brand new campaign on Public Transport. We are partnering with Leeds Citizens and Better Buses for just that – better buses in Leeds. We want to hear your stories of why you do or don’t use the bus, your experiences of the bus and what the priorities… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists Spring 2024 Campaign: Public Transport

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The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Justice – Asylum and Sanctuary

Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Justice" stream, and in this episode, Anna has a conversation with Mary Brandon of Asylum Matters, Emma Temple of Leeds Craftivists, and Anne, Wan, Ali and Sithembile, campaigners with lived experience the asylum system (names have been changed). They discuss the challenges of the UK… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Justice – Asylum and Sanctuary

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The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Justice – International Conflict and Local Communities

Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Justice" stream, and in this special episode, Anna was joined by Simon Philips, Interfaith Director for the Jewish Representative Council and Vice-Chair of Leeds Faith Forum, and Kaneez Khan, Interfaith and Communities Coordinator for Wellsprings Together. Simon and Kaneez each share how the current conflict… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Justice – International Conflict and Local Communities

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Leeds Craftivists: Crafting for Sanctuary

We’ve all seen the news. Migration is a contentious subject at the moment, with politicians sadly promising to "stop the boats" ahead of the elections next year. But we want the UK to be a safe place for those who need one most. Leeds Craftivists have always had a focus on climate justice. The climate… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists: Crafting for Sanctuary

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The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Justice x Sanctuary – Toxic Masculinity, Misogyny and Modern Slavery (Part II)

Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This episode is Part II of a two-part episode under our Sanctuary and Justice themes, where Anna and Emily discuss Toxic Masculinity, Misogyny and Modern Slavery with Deacon Kerry Scarlett. You can find part I of the conversation here. TRIGGER WARNING: In each episode of this two part… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Justice x Sanctuary – Toxic Masculinity, Misogyny and Modern Slavery (Part II)