Leeds African Communities Trust

15/06/2024

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Cllr Abigail Marshall Katung attended the Leeds 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, a competition, organised by the Nigerian Community of leeds 🇳🇬, which brings our communities together. This event is also supported by our local councillors, Luke Farley Asghar Khan and Nkele Manaka.

Congrats to Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼, the winners🏆

25/05/2024

🎊,Huge congratulations to Lord Mayor of Leeds, Abigail Marshall Katung! 🎊
It was such an honour to see one of our own take office and to witness history being made. She is the first Lord Mayor of African Heritage(Nigeria) and the 130th.
We joined in the celebrations as she was applauded by her fellow colleague's, well wishers, family and friends.
You have done us proud! 👏🏾

23/05/2024

📌Please note that unfortunately due rain weather conditions all day today, the celebrations planned for Lord Mayor Elect, Abigail Marshall Katung at the Millennium Square, Leeds have been postponed.
We will endeavour to plan for another day when the weather improves.

13/05/2024

🥳We are counting down to cultural procession and celebration on Thursday,23 May of the Inuguration of the Lord Mayor Elect Abigail Marshall Katung.
On Saturday we met up with community leaders and group representatives to plan for the event.
It is promising to be a wonderful, colourful event.
Every one is welcome to celebrate 🍾 ✨️
!

07/05/2024

Come join us as we celebrate 🍾💥💃 our very own Abigail Marshall Katung' Inuguration as the Lord Mayor of on Thursday, 23 May 2024.

We are hosting a celebration of the event at the Leeds.
We will have various cultural celebration dances and the event will be screened at Square starting from 4 pm.
See you there and spread the word !
Leeds City Council Millennium Square, Leeds

28/02/2024

🎉The Leeds African Heritage Festival was absolutely fantastic!

A variety of African Communities turned up to showcase their cultures, food, dances and even a mock up wedding!

is a truly Multicultural City, over 16 countries were represented.
Special thanks to our Councillors, DOMA and for all their support.
What a memorable event!

💡For more information about LACT and to get involved in future events,
Please check out our website : www.leedsafricans.co.uk
Or drop an email to
[email protected]

19/02/2024

We are proud to announce that we achieved the Black Achievers Awards 2024.🎊 Special thanks to our Chairman, Trustees, and volunteers who are always available every Friday at the Food Pantry in Little London, to assist those in need.
Well done!

21/01/2024

Looking forward to this event on Saturday, 24 February!
Its promising to be exciting and enjoyable!
Remember to register as places are limited...
Free, Family Fun event!
See you then!

19/01/2024

We are so proud to celebrate our own!!
Such wonderful news. Cllr Abigail Marshall Katung has been a role model to many and she has now set the bar even higher!

Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung says she is "deeply honoured and humbled".