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We create sanctuary spaces where community is built, power is collective, and the message that you matter is constant.

08/06/2026

Feeling at a loose end or in need of a chat? Our free Sip and Social sessions offer a calm, supportive space to meet others and take a break from your routine 💬💛

Find out more at https://bit.ly/45qnGnY

06/06/2026

Why is communal singing valuable? Judith shares her answer to this question in her blog post, explaining a bit more of our "why" behind Sanctuary Singers: https://bit.ly/43L3Q6o

05/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Sketch Walk for Leeds Pride ✏️

Join Leeds Sanctuary and local artist & historian Clifford Stead for a creative walk through Leeds city centre. As we walk and sketch, we’ll uncover the stories of LGBTQ+ activists who have helped make Leeds a safer, more inclusive city.

🎨 No experience needed – materials provided
📅 Tuesday 14 July | 5:30pm
📍 Leeds city centre (meeting point TBC)

Find more information about our Sketch Walks and how to book at https://bit.ly/4u8GTVH

04/06/2026

How do we feel when we feel safe, and what do we notice about how we feel when we don't feel safe?

Take some time today to pause and reflect on Safety, using this Everyday Mindfulness meditation: https://bit.ly/4x6kUkO

03/06/2026

Have Your Voice Heard is free to join, with optional check‑ins between sessions to help ensure your needs are understood and met. Come as you are—grow, create and connect with others who understand.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bJbcLf

27/05/2026

Fancy trying something different? 👀

Come along to our Sketch Walk this Refugee Week—a relaxed evening exploring Leeds’ history with local artist Clifford Stead. You can doodle, learn something new, and meet great people along the way.

No art skills needed (promise!)—we’ll even give you a sketchbook and pencil ✏️

📅 Tuesday 16 June | 5:30pm
📍 Leeds city centre

Book here: https://bit.ly/49eT0J2

26/05/2026

🎲✏️ From board games to drawing and writing, Sip and Social is a low-pressure space to connect in whatever way feels right for you. Everyone’s welcome – just come as you are.

Find out more at https://bit.ly/45qnGnY

25/05/2026

Start your week with a moment to pause 🌿

Join our Monday Mindfulness sessions and create space to breathe, reflect, and reset. Open to everyone, wherever you are.

🕧 Mondays | 12:30–1:00pm | Online

Find out more: https://bit.ly/47Ous85

22/05/2026

Judith wanders around Kirkgate Open Air Market on Friday mornings and chats to the stall holders there.

“I'm a listening ear if necessary but a lot of the time I simply smile, pass the time of day and offer a chocolate. It's amazing how much impact such a small act can make. A smile, like a sneeze can be contagious.”

Want to support this work? Visit https://bit.ly/4uCvUVd to find out how

21/05/2026

✏️ Walk. Sketch. Discover.

Celebrate Refugee Week with a guided Sketch Walk through Leeds city centre—no experience needed, just curiosity.

🎨 Free sketchbook + pencil
📅 Tues 16 June, 5:30pm

Join us 👉 https://bit.ly/49eT0J2

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43 The Calls
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http://www.leedssanctuary.org.uk/

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