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Leeds 400 – Time Capsule, Resource & More…

To mark Leeds 400, why not join in with this city wide challenge and create a time capsule with your children and young people.

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.

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:

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.

Leeds Easter Holidays 2026: Child Friendly Things to do this Spring

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.

Survival Toolkit: Strategies for Teen Mental Wellbeing in Leeds

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.

New Year Competitions for Children, Young People & Schools in Leeds

Don’t Miss Out! Exciting Competitions for Children, Young People & Schools in Leeds

Young LIFI 2025: Free resource available for schools

Leeds Young LIFI: How do young people acquire bouncebackability. In conversation with featured Jamie Jones Buchanan, Dr Radha Modgil, Matthew Akpan, and Ami Charlize.

Discover Leeds This Winter: Festive Fun for Children & Families 2025

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.

Spreading Joy This Season in South Leeds: Champions Community partner with Scent Salim for Local Children

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.

Child Friendly Leeds – Power of Partnerships

On 3 December, Child Friendly Leeds celebrated its partnership with the University of Leeds at Nexus, hosting a Third Sector Workshop and Festive Networking Event. The event brought together 81 Ambassadors and partners to strengthen collaboration for children and young people, supporting Leeds’ ambition to be the best city to grow up in. As part of…
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Wish 11 – Leeds Heritage Theatres puts young people at the heart of creative careers

Leeds Heritage Theatre’s innovative work experience program offers young people a chance to feel inspired and valued as they explore various arts industry roles. Through practical activities and direct engagement with employees, students will gain confidence and motivation to pursue a creative career.