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Activities

People In Action is a charity, as well as an independent not-for-profit organisation.
Since 1983 we have been opening up opportunities and empowering people with learning difficulties and disabilities through our varied social, leisure and educational activities.

 

Our 2 main areas of work are:


GROUPS - Running social, educational and leisure groups for people with learning difficulties and disabilities.

STRATEGIC WORK - Working in partnership with the local authority and other partner organisations to influence policies and strategies that will affect people with learning difficulties and disabilities.

 

How to use the list:

By scrolling down this page you will see that 'Group' catergory is divided by age. You can also click on the links at the top of this page if you don not want to scroll.
For further information, contact the manager of the project by clicking on their name.

 

JOIN A GROUP AND GET INVOLVED


To do this fill in a Referral Form and return it to the People In Action office. You can download a form in the format of a pdf from the Downloads page.
When we have received your form we will contact you to arrange a meeting with you to find out a bit more about you.
For more information about Getting Involved click here

Project List A-Z

Children’s Groups (5-13 years)

Families In Action – Martin Corey


This project works with parents with learning difficulties and disabilities.

The Families In Action team are:

 

 

The team work with parents with learning difficulties and disabilities and their families as a unit.

They can offer advice and support in dealing with; housing, money matters, friendship, parenting, leisure activities and many other issues.

To join the project fill in the Families In Action (FIA) Referral Form and return it to the People In Action office. You can download a form from the Downloads page.

The Families in Need team in the Office
The Families in Need team
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Let's Join In – info@peopleinaction.org.uk


‘Let’s Join In’ run educational activities during the school holidays for young people (14-25 yrs old) who need one to one support and have high support needs.

The themes for the project are all based around a variety social and leisure activities in and around the city of Leeds.

 

If you would like to get involved or want to find out more contact Gillian Streak on 0113 247 0411
Group members at the Hindu temple
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Young People’s Groups (14-25 years)

Carnival – Aqila Choudhry


Beacuse we received less funding this year our carnival project contribution will be smaller than usual. However, People In Action will be attending the Carnival and hope to see you there!

Members dressed up in their costumes as they join the troupe
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Connexions Team


The team is made up of 3 Connexions Personal Advisers

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They work with young people (14 –25yrs) with learning difficulties and disabilities. This is done on a one to one basis; providing advocacy, holistic support on personal issues and signposting them to activities and organisations based on their needs.

The young people also have a chance to take part in person-centred planning with the help of the Personal Advisers.
Gateway Clubs – David Foster


The 11 Clubs, located citywide, provide members and volunteers with social and leisure activities mainly in the evenings.

 

Each club has an exciting range of activities!

 

Staff work hard in the clubs to provide a range of activities.

The following are just a few examples: -

Venture Gateway at St Mary’s – continues to work with people with profound learning disabilities.

One striking feature of the activities they have put on during the year is the use of themes which allow members to dress up or experience other ways of living, such as Irish, Chinese and James Bond nights.

Gascoigne Middleton Club – produced a range of activities including weekends away, discos, music games and cooking lessons.

Crossgates/ Seacroft Gateway – continued to open all year round and we are particularly grateful to Mary Booth for her organisation and committed input.

Pudsey Gateway – continues to excel in sports and won a number of medals at the disabled Olympics and still attracts a large number of members.

Guiseley Gateway – Provides a range of activities using two buildings and occasional sports within the courtyard.
Gateway Club together
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Gardening Group – David Foster


The Gardening group will be working closely with Horsforth Training Centre who have obtained an allotment in the Guiseley area. We are hoping to start activities early in 2010.

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Adult Groups (25years+)

Adult Groups: -


Guiseley Group – David Foster

The group resumed to works with members to improve their social skills. The class has grown this year to 5 people, who live locally.

Members have worked throughout the year to improve their travel skills and their ability to join in Community life.
Count Me In – David Foster


This is a new project started at the end of 2005.

It currently employs over 5 Support Workers to work with a people with high support needs on a 2 to 1 or individual basis. The Support Workers enable members to become involved in their local community.

 

This is a new area of work for People In Action and is funded by the Joint Commissioning Service, Leeds City Council.

If you know of someone who needs personal support please contact David Foster

 
Mini Groups


The groups are made up of 3 members in Woodhouse and 7 in Bramley.

They meet with People In Action volunteers and organise a range of activities throughout local and city centre venues.

Woodhouse Group - David Foster

Bramley Group – David Foster

Changing Lives (Formerly know as Removing Barriers) –
David Foster


The group has a membership of over 50 and is made up of a diverse group of men and women.

People In Action currently supports this project to enable it to carry on. The group only meet twice a month on Thursday evenings in the city centre.

The activities are decided on by the members. The group enjoys activities such as bowling, going to the West Yorkshire Playhouse, eating out and attending the ‘Beautiful Octopus’ events.

 
Umeed Carers Group– aqila.choudhry


The aim of the project is to involve carers of people with learning disabilities, at present mainly from South Asian communities, and help develop their skills through training and empower them to become an inclusive group.

The group has been taking part in activities, such as swimming, health and fitness events (left, Umeed at a Yorkshire Food Event) and attending training courses, for example a ‘Training for Trainers’ course.

A new group has also been set up, which is specially aimed at male carers from the South Asian communities.

Training and Employment Groups

(all ages)

Connexions Team – aimed at Young People
(14 – 25 years)


The team is made up of 3 Connexions Personal Advisers:

 

They work with young people (14 –25yrs) with learning difficulties and disabilities. This is done on a one to one basis; providing advocacy, holistic support on personal issues and signposting them to activities and organisations based on their needs.

The young people also have a chance to take part in person-centred planning with the help of the Personal Advisers.

 

email us on info@peopleinaction.org.uk

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