Grant for IT boosts Pandemic support
A £30,000 grant is enabling Turning Lives Around to boost the support it is able to provide some of Leeds’ and Wakefield’s most vulnerable people in housing need during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Working …
Tue26Jan
News & Events
Wed16Dec
Raising funds to bring Christmas cheer
THE festive season kicked off in fundraising style for staff at Turning Lives Around with a morning of Christmas themed online activities. Starting with a fitness workout, the morning included a Christmas Quiz, Festive …
Mon14Dec
Enabling unemployed to create their own careers
WAKEFIELD’S long term unemployed are being encouraged to overcome barriers to employment by creating their own careers. Sustain Wakefield, part of Turning Lives Around, has secured £20,000 from the …
Mon14Dec
Counselling support for vulnerable in housing need
PEOPLE at risk of homelessness in Wakefield are now able to access counselling thanks to a new partnership between a housing support charity and the local college. Sustain Wakefield, part of Yorkshire charity Turning …
Tue01Dec
Helping Leeds’ hidden homeless women
HOMELESSNESS amongst women in Leeds is on the increase as more and more fall prey to domestic abuse, low incomes and alcohol or substance misuse. The overall age of those finding themselves without a roof over their heads …
Wed25Nov
Supporting an end to violence against women
2020 has seen us having to hide behind closed door in fear of coronavirus and spreading it to our loved ones. But what if the fear from within is greater than that posed outside and our so called ‘loved one’ are the …
Wed04Nov
Welcome for returning trustee
A West Yorkshire charity which works to prevent homelessness amongst the most vulnerable in society is celebrating National Trustees Week by welcoming back Mike White. Mike first joined Turning Lives …
Tue13Oct
Homes and support for Leeds’ homeless women
HOMELESS women in Leeds with a history of multiple complex needs are being given the chance of a home of their own and support to change their lives around. Turning Lives Around has joined forces with Leeds Action to Create …
Fri09Oct
Supporting the homeless 10 years on
HOMELESSNESS remains a growing issue today with younger people and more women finding themselves without roofs over their heads. Drug abuse is still a concern with increasing prevalence of Spice and New Psychoactive …
Wed18Mar
TLA's response to coronavirus
As you can expect TLA is committed to maintaining the health and wellbeing of our team members, clients and stakeholders at this time. With this in mind we wanted to provide you with an update on our plans relating to Covid …
Thu02Jan
Mini fundraisers big support for TLA
A LEEDS primary school created 34 Christmas gift bags to help Turning Lives Around clients enjoy the festive season. The 12 children from St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School who are part of a group called …
Thu02Jan
Royal Mail bumps up funds
STAFF and managers at Royal Mail delivery office Wakefield have dug deep this December and donated £200 to Sustain Wakefield. The funding will help towards the costs of a summer trip aimed at reducing loneliness …
Wed18Dec
Santa schoolboy’s support for the homeless
AN 11-year-old Leeds schoolboy has pulled out all the stops to ensure vulnerable homeless people have a happier Christmas this year. Josh Marshall raised £153 through donations from friends, family and his …
Fri06Dec
Good Places Leeds
Good Places Leeds Leeds Housing Conference Nexus University of Leeds Tuesday, January 14th To reserve your FREE place please follow this link. This conference will bring together sector specialists …
Mon02Dec
TLA develop strategy growth with three key appointments
A YORKSHIRE charity committed to preventing homelessness is adding to its management team with three new appointments. Turning Lives Around (TLA) works with people to prevent homelessness and empower them to change …
Mon25Nov
TLA Christmas Appeal 2019
On Christmas Day our schemes will be full of people making the first steps to starting new lives. A gift bag could help them get through what can be a tough day for many people. We fill each one with warm socks or gloves, something …
Fri25Oct
Wellbeing walk boosts employee welfare
HOUSING support workers in Wakefield have taken to the great outdoors in a bid to improve their personal wellbeing. Ten team members from Sustain Wakefield, a housing related support service funded by Wakefield Council …
Mon14Oct
Seacole Earns Digital Grant
THE 21st century is digital and now thanks to a grant from Leeds City Council’s Digital Inclusion Scheme 100% Digital Leeds, Turning Lives Around is helping more people go online. Turning Lives Around has been …
Wed25Sep
Donations support new skills
POSITIVE mental health is vital for our customers as they rebuild their lives. Thanks to a summer of fund raising it will be top of the agenda for our Wakefield SUSTAIN setting. A Northern Soul Night and …
Fri13Sep
TLA CEO shortlisted in Leadership Awards
TURNING Lives Around CEO, Janet Spencer has been short listed for the inaugural Northern Leadership Awards in the Third Sector category. This award recognises that leaders are being challenged to achieve more with …
Mon15Jul
Turning Lives Around consortia wins MoJ contract
Turning Lives Around is one of three partners in a Yorkshire consortium awarded a contract by the Ministry of Justice to tackle re-offending. A three-year pilot, the consortia led by Foundation UK with partners TLA and …
Wed10Jul
Northern Soul Night for Homelessness Charity
CARAVANNERS know how to party and are set to rock Knaresborough at the end of August with a Northern Soul night to raise funds for the homeless. Holiday home owners of the Lido Leisure Park on the Wetherby Road were inspired …
Mon01Jul
Sweeping up thanks to charity donation!
LEEDS based social enterprise, Clean Start, will be sweeping up thanks to a recent commendation and charity donation. The cleaning, clearance and decorating specialist business which celebrates its tenth …
Mon01Jul
Overcoming alcohol abuse to paint a brighter future
RIA Smith has overcome years of alcohol abuse to fix her sights firmly on the future. She has her own tenancy for a flat she shares with one-year-old French bulldog / chihuahua cross Lula, a part time job and is about to enrol …
Fri21Jun
Safeguarding is everyone's business
SAFEGUARDING can make a huge difference to the lives and outcomes of the people that Turning Lives Around supports. ‘Safeguarding is Everyone’s business’ is the theme for this year. To …
Tue11Jun
Bake off for Volunteering Day
OUR Wakefield Pathways Sustain celebrated National Volunteering Day with a series of events which recognised the contribution that have helped us make such a big difference in a short time. Just over a year after …
Fri31May
Running for Fun!
FUN and run aren’t in the same sentence for many people but for David Allman running 10k in local races gives him the chance to support our Sustain Wakefield housing related support service. By day, David, works as a …
Wed22May
Social Enterprise gives serial hoarders a Clean Start
EVERYONE loathes the prospect of cleaning. But while most of us will simply pull on some rubber gloves and an apron the team at social enterprise, Clean Start, need full body protection to tackle some of the UK’s …
Tue21May
Social Enterprise aims to move up a gear in tenth anniversary year
DESPITE almost full employment work remaining elusive for many people, particularly those at the margins of society, ten years ago, a Leeds charity decided to tackle the problem head on. Turning Lives …
Fri17May
Handyman helps social enterprise grow
A social enterprise which is ten years old is celebrating with two new employees and giving one mature worker a second lease of life thanks to a grant from PATH Yorkshire. Stephen Stainforth thought he would never work …
Mon13May
Turning Lives Around backs Homelessness Charter
TURNING Lives Around took part in the official launch of the Leeds Homelessness Charter last week, a joint initiative between Leeds City Council, statutory organisations and the third sector. The initiative …
Wed03Apr
Man’s best friend to tackle homelessness?
TACKLING entrenched homelessness is complex, particularly when a street sleeper’s only friend is a dog. Persuading them to leave their best friend behind is often the barrier to them leaving the …
Mon01Apr
Turning Lives Around Appoints Property Manager
YORKSHIRE based housing charity, Turning Lives Around has appointed a property manager after gaining new contracts. Matt Harmon joins the organisation, which operates across West Yorkshire, as it launches further …
Thu07Mar
International Women's Day
International Women’s Day 2019 celebrates how far women have come, whilst highlighting how much more can be done to create a balanced society and workplace. To honour those women from history, science, popular …
Mon04Mar
Board Member Vacancies
TURNING Lives Around is a pioneering charity which works to prevent homelessness among the most vulnerable members of society. Brave, and not afraid to take risks it has evolved from a small organisation housing a few …
Mon18Feb
Painting the rooms orange, green and blue thanks to donation
A supported accommodation service for young people has painted its rooms orange, green, blue and purple thanks to a £250 donation from Leeds Housing Options fund raising. The teenaged residents at Seacole were so …
Wed06Feb
Children's Mental Health Week 2019
Turning Lives Around are supporting Children’s Mental Health Week Feb 4-10 with an open day to showcase improvements they have made to their Seacole scheme in Chapeltown and help raise awareness for vulnerable young …
Tue22Jan
Seacole's Kerri Walker shortlisted for award
Turning Lives Around’s Seacole team member – Kerri Walker - has been nominated for a Child Friendly Leeds Award in the Adult Making a Difference category! Kerri has received city-wide recognition for her …
Mon14Jan
Seacole login and become Digital Champions
LEARNING new skills helps our clients to turn their lives around and today we live in a fast paced digital environment where people need to be able to access information quickly. Many of the young people at our …
Mon24Dec
Carr Beck talks to BBC Radio Leeds
WE all enjoy a glass or two of wine at Christmas and most of us are able to control the amount we drink. Spare a thought this Christmas for those who don't. Research revealed recently that young women are …
Sun25Nov
LEEDS ACTS supports City's bid for food sustainability bronze status
LEEDS Food Partnership launched its bid for bronze level food sustainability backed by Leeds Academic Collaboration for the Third Sector (LeedsACTS!) on 22nd November. FoodWise is based on six key themes which …
Fri23Nov
Turning Lives Around Backs White Ribbon Day
Turning Lives Around are backing the White Ribbon UK’s White Ribbon Day in a bid to raise awareness and help end violence against women. White Ribbon UK are encouraging men across the country to take part in 16 …
Wed21Nov
Beacon Appeal for Christmas Goodie Bags
CHRISTMAS can be particularly difficult for the homeless. To spread some seasonal cheer the team at a Leeds organisation is appealing for goodie bags to give to clients for Christmas. Beacon is a consortium of …
Mon19Nov
STEP funding helps Clean Start grow again
Our successful social enterprise is growing again thanks to the support of PATH (Yorkshire) Skills Training Enterprise Programme. They have awarded us a grant of £5000 to help find another part time worker for 25 …
Thu08Nov
Warming up for World Homelessness Day
To mark World Homelessness Day last month our team at Francis House spent a night on the streets in solidarity with those who have no choice and to find out first hand how tough it can be. During one of the …
Mon22Oct
Turning Lives Around works in partnership with Leeds City Council on Street Support Scheme
Turning Lives Around has joined Leeds City Council's Street Support Scheme to tackle entrenched rough sleeping. Ben Mayor has been seconded to the council's Safer Leeds team to work on the year long Government …
Thu04Oct
Marking World Homeless Day
SLEEPING OUT FOR WORLD HOMELESSNESS DAY PREVENTING homelessness is key to our ethos of helping people turn their lives …
Tue28Aug
Flowerpots blossoms after OFSTED success
Flowerpots opens its doors to new students this September as it flourishes following its OFSTED success. Providing day care for up to 40 children at any one time, the Beeston Nursery accepts children aged …
Tue31Jul
Carr Beck celebrates Turning Lives Around
CARR Beck is a unique wet hostel for women that since it started 22 years ago has helped countless women turn their lives around. The aim is always to help each individual to reduce their dependency on alcohol or give it up …
Fri13Jul
2018 Safeguarding Success
Turning Lives Around (TLA) successfully promoted Safeguarding Week (25 June to 1 July) with a series of events to highlight how it is tackling abuse and how others can take action. Using locations across the …
Fri22Jun
2018 Safeguarding Week
Turning Lives Around (TLA) is promoting Safeguarding Week (25 June to 1 July) with a series of events to highlight how it is tackling abuse and how others can take action. Using locations across the organisation staff and …
Thu07Jun
Turning Lives Around puts Housing First for women sex workers
LEEDS based housing charity, Turning Lives Around, has pioneered a new scheme that will enable on-street sex workers to secure and maintain permanent accommodation which will help to improve the communities where they …
Thu31May
Beacon Housing on the move
BEACON is moving home to provide a better service for all our clients and be part of the Leeds City Council Housing team in Merrion House. The move is part of the Turning Lives Around ambition to prevent homelessness as …
Tue01May
Dual success for Turning Lives Around
TURNING Lives Around has scored a double success for 24-year-old Ria thanks to our Carr Beck and Clean Start projects. At a low ebb after a relationship turned sour Ria turned to drink and started going out in the city mixing …
Wed28Mar
Flowerpots Blooms with Ofsted
We always knew that we provided first class child care at Flowerpots Day Nursery, but now it’s official thanks to our OFSTED GOOD accreditation. At its first OFSTED inspection the Beeston nursery was rated as GOOD …
Tue27Mar
Clean Start Gets £15,000 For Paint Jobs
Turning Lives Around deep clean and hoarding service, Clean Start, has been given a £15,000 grant to expand and develop its decorating services. The cash has been given by Leeds Community Foundation Ideas that …
Wed07Mar
TLA set to sustain Wakefield
Turning Lives Around (TLA) has been appointed the sole provider of The Housing Sustainment Pathway in Wakefield, the first time the organisation has won a contract outside Leeds. Sustain Wakefield will help people to …