Wish 3 in Action: Leeds Children’s Mayor presents the “Take What You Need” Board and “Be You” Campaign! We are one city, many voices, let’s celebrate us all! One of the key commitments in Leeds Children’s Mayor Sienna’s 2025 manifesto is creating a city where every child feels safe, respected, valued and included. Elected by…
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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.
To mark Leeds 400, why not join in with this city wide challenge and create a time capsule with your children and young people.
Burmantofts, Richmond Hill and Cross Green -families living in Leeds can enjoy lots of free activities throughout the year, including Breeze events, Stay & Play sessions, and outdoor games in local parks.
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:
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.
Ready for the holidays? We’re excited to bring back our Child Friendly Leeds guide to help children and families in Leeds navigate their way through the Easter holidays. The guide is packed full of free or low-cost activities for a range of ages, in the city centre and in your community.
Teenagers in Leeds are being encouraged to reflect on what supports them during times when life feels overwhelming or when they are struggling with their mental wellbeing. As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, a new Survival Toolkit resource is launching to help young people recognise and develop practical strategies that support their emotional health.
Don’t Miss Out! Exciting Competitions for Children, Young People & Schools in Leeds
Leeds Young LIFI: How do young people acquire bouncebackability. In conversation with featured Jamie Jones Buchanan, Dr Radha Modgil, Matthew Akpan, and Ami Charlize.
The festive period is back and we are excited to bring you the Child Friendly Leeds Winter guide, giving you free and low-cost ideas of things to do across the city.
This winter season, partners brought smiles and warmth to the community by gifting 120 beautifully curated gift bags to children. Each bag was thoughtfully packed by Scent Salim with perfume and scents, sweet treats, and books from the BookTrust – a perfect blend of joy, learning, and fragrance.
