Charities and community groups in Leeds take to social media to celebrate cohesion

Charities, community groups and organisations have been taking to social media to celebrate the fantastic things they do to bring people in Leeds together.

The #TogetherLeeds campaign - which is officially supported by organisations including Leeds City Council, Leeds Rhinos Foundation, Leeds Community Foundation and Leeds United Football Club - encourages users on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to share the stories, projects, events and activities that bring people together, using the hashtag ‘#TogetherLeeds’.

Since launching on Monday, October 21, more than 180 people have shared the small (and large) acts that make Leeds such a unified and friendly place to live and work. Posts have included the stories of a holiday play scheme in Bramley, an ex-prisoner making new relationships through volunteering, a young leader bringing communities together through cricket and a development charity that hosts conversations between communities about our shared interests and values.

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The campaign was created by Third Sector Leeds, a network of community groups, charities and third sector organisations that wanted to shine a light on the thousands of people in Leeds that are working to make our communities happier, friendlier places. Coun Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council, said: “There is so much fantastic work that takes place across the city to help bring different individuals and communities together. Leeds is an extremely hospitable and friendly city and it’s great that the work of hundreds of individuals, groups, charities and organisations is being highlighted and celebrated by the #TogetherLeeds campaign!”

Join the campaign by sharing your news and activities on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using #TogetherLeeds or show your support by sharing the posts of official supporters or other organisations.