The Child Friendly Leeds Blog
Listening to the feedback of children and families across the city, the Child Friendly Leeds blog is all about sharing what’s on for children young people and families, campaigns and key messages, highlights and wonderful stories and projects and provide an ultimate guide on how we’re working on making Leeds the best city to grow up in!
Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2026: Nominees
Child Friendly Leeds Awards for 2026 taking place in July at the iconic City Varieties Music Hall, this year’s ceremony promises to be the most vibrant and celebratory yet. The young peoples planning group have chosen a lively carnival-themed evening honouring the people and organisations who make Leeds the best city for children and young people to grow up in. The Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2026 are proudly supported by an outstanding group of sponsors, including Mott MacDonald, The Parklane Foundation, Trinity Leeds, Shine Leeds, White Rose Shopping Centre, Kingpins, Roxy Lanes, first direct bank arena and Leeds City Council.
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Leeds Voice and Influence Case Studies
Leeds Youth Voice is all about enabling young people to have a voice and influence in a Child Friendly City. The ‘You Said, We Did’ voice and influence case studies capture voice and influence activity across the city. The case studies are shared with:
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Proof that small acts can create big change: Little moments, big love in Leeds
The Child Friendly Leeds team has been looking back with huge appreciation at the kindness, creativity, and community spirit that shone across the city during our biggest festive giving drive.
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Partnership is key in our child friendly city approach
In January 2023, HRH Princess Catherine visited Leeds to launch the Shaping Us campaign. The aim is to increase awareness of the unique importance of early childhood and how it shapes the rest of our lives. The princess also spoke to individuals involved in Child Friendly Leeds, launched by the late Queen in 2012. The Princess of Wales spoke to our ambassadors and colleagues stating; ”[Having] children and young people at the heart of the city and community here is really impressive.
THE CENTRE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our ambassadors say:
We have enjoyed playing our part as a CFL ambassador and are continuing to deliver fantastic success for families in Leeds, such as projects like the Leeds Jurassic Trail encompassing the Healthy Holidays scheme. We look forward to achieving more through our excellent partnership.
Martin Dickson
Director of Brand & Innovation,
Leeds Bid
Since becoming a Child Friendly Leeds Ambassador this year we have really valued having the support from the team and how our work at NSPCC supports the CFL wishes and wider priorities of the service. The information and connections the team have shared have been invaluable and much appreciated.
Katya Anfilogoff-
Clark
Hub Relationship Manager,
NSPCC
Being a school on the outskirts of
Leeds can sometimes mean we are disconnected from what our city has to offer. It is great we have Child Friendly Leeds that helps connect our pupils and schools together.
Mr Mark Cahill
Headteacher,
Swillington Primary School
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Child Friendly Leeds is the initiative for everyone who shares this ambition, from enthusiastic individuals to large organisations, every contribution counts and we can all play our part in making a difference.
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