Yorkshire & Humberside Support Groups
We have been informed about the following list of current support groups. Please do ring the named contact if you wish to confirm details including meeting hours. Please note that unless a named Family Rights Group contact is provided, the groups and organisations listed below are run independently of Family Rights Group and we are not responsible for their activities.
Family Rights Group has published a guide on good practice in setting up local kinship care support groups. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a copy. If you wish to attend a group, rather than set one up, you may still find the guide useful.
Organisation |
Beeston, Cottingley and Middleton Cluster (Leeds) |
Contact name |
Kamaljit Benton |
Contact Telephone number |
0113 270 6903 |
Contact email |
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Who is the group for? |
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Where does the group meet? |
'Blossom' group meets on Mondays 4-6 pm at Belle Isle Family Centre and is open to families city wide. We can help families from LS10 and LS11 with transport if needed. |
Organisation |
Carers Leeds- city wide |
Contact name |
Steph or Adam
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Contact Telephone number |
0113 246 8338
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Contact email |
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Who is the group for? |
Parents and carers group. Sorry no children. |
Where does the group meet? |
The group meet at Carers Leeds office at 6/8 The Headrow, Leeds LS1 6PT. |
Organisation |
City Wide, ChildsSide (Leeds) |
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Who is the group for? |
The Older Yet Wiser free workshops run over the six weeks from 6 October (not half term) to 17 November are open to all grandparents in Leeds with caring responsibilities for grandchildren aged 8 and under. |
Organisation |
Crossgates cluster (Leeds) |
Contact name |
Helen Linton
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Contact Telephone number |
0113 2643455 |
Contact email |
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Who is the group for? |
Crossgates Grand Buddies – All welcome and can join in on this hour of fun activities. |
Where does the group meet? |
The group meets the first Monday of the month 10.30am to 11.30am at Crossgate Library. |
Organisation |
ESNW Cluster (Leeds) |
Contact name |
Amanda Gaskin, Family Support Worker for ESNW Cluster |
Contact Telephone number |
Office: 01132121784 - Mobile: 07817 300093 |
Contact email |
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Who is the group for? |
Group meets at Ireland Wood Children's Centre on Fridays 10 am |
Organisation |
Farnley Cluster (Leeds) |
Contact name |
Stephanie Burn and Andrea Philpots |
Contact Telephone number |
0113 3782470 or 07712 214151 |
Contact email |
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Who is the group for? |
The group mailnly of Grandparents meet the 1st Friday of the |
Organisation |
Morley cluster (Leeds) |
Contact name |
Michelle |
Contact Telephone number |
0113 2477196 |
Contact email |
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Who is the group for? |
A stay and play session for male kinship carers |
Where does the group meet? | Asquith Primary School Group, Morley - Second Saturday of the month 9.30am to 11.30am |
Organisation |
Peer support group (Leeds) |
Contact name |
Gayle Graham, Community Development Worker |
Contact Telephone number |
07852 945286 |
Contact email |
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Who is the group for? |
Weekly support and social group set up by a local Grandparent |
Where does the group meet? | Join us for a cuppa and chat at Tenants Hall Wednesday 1-3 pm. Childcare facilities are available but places are limited so need to book in advance. |