Tag: christmas

What an incredible year of generosity!

Working in partnership Our sixth annual gifting initiative in December 2023, was a great success, thanks to the support of new and established ambassadors across the city. Their efforts provided a wonderful experience for children and young people and helped alleviate some of the pressures families can experience during the holiday season Ambassadors from across…
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Christmas Gifting by Child Friendly ambassadors

As we enter 2023, we would like to thank our incredible ambassadors who have generously supported various communities of children, young people, and their families over the holiday season. The cost-of-living crisis did not deter our ambassadors from all over the city from supporting and providing for children and families in need. Organisations, their staff,…
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The Child Friendly Leeds Christmas Giving Incentive – Thank you!

Every year our Child Friendly Ambassadors and Business Partners offer their time and support for various communities of children and young people over the festive season. The Child Friendly Leeds (CFL) team were not sure what Christmas would look like this year due to the continued effects of COVID-19, however the kindness and generosity they…
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Enchanting entertainment at the Rainbow Factory this Christmas – Scrooge’s Christmas Carol

Storytelling wonderland the Rainbow Factory is staging a brand-new Christmas production – Scrooge’s Christmas Carol (written, composed & performed by: Bruce Sharp & Lydia Toumazou) Yesterday, the Child Friendly Leeds team were delighted to be invited to the press night at the magical Rainbow Factory (shortlisted in the Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2017) along with many…
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There’s a new Children’s Mayor for Leeds, here’s what she wants to change in the city…

The annual Leeds Children’s Mayor election enables Children and Young People to vote for the year 6 pupil they feel should become a leading voice for young people in our city. This year, 31 schools submitted entrants. These were shortlisted to a final ten by a panel of youth councillors, Members of Youth Parliament and…
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