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Happy 1st birthday MGL!

1 June 2026

TAKING a look back at the first 12 months of My Gaff Leeds at Lowell House.

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Open event gives insight into Woodside

21 May 2026

Our Wakefield housing support service for mentally ill adults who are homeless held an Open Day recently. 

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Getting on board with #HundredHills2026

11 May 2026

STEVE is nearing the half-way mark in his #HundredHills2026 challenge - now it's over to you!

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Becky takes on half marathon in aid of TLA

6 May 2026

Good luck to Becky B as she takes on the Leeds Half Marathon in aid of TLA this Sunday. 

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Winter support for those in need

15 April 2026

TLA clients have been benefitting from a Leeds support fund to help with essential costs.

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All change in Finance

9 March 2026

While we wish outgoing Finance Director Alan a happy retirement, we welcome his replacement Roshan.

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Providing support to victims of sexual violence

2 February 2026

AT the start of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, we explore how TLA's Nic Hastie is supporting survivors.

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New Property Repairs Manager for TLA

26 January 2026

TLA has a new Property Repairs Manager - welcome to Hafeez Yesufu. 

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New leadership team for Beacon

23 January 2026

PROMOTIONS and recruitment have led to a new leadership team for Beacon Leeds.

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CEO’s fundraising challenge #HundredHills2026

21 January 2026

Our CEO Steve Hoey has a new quest - to take on 100 hills in 2026 and raise much needed funds for TLA.

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Sharing the spirit of Christmas

22 December 2025

The spirit of Christmas is alive and well at Turning Lives Around with gifts being received and given. 

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Celebrating our colleagues

22 December 2025

IT'S awards time at TLA as we show our appreciation for our colleagues.

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Lizzie's StoryAlcoholism can destroy lives. We talked to 23-year-old Lizzie*, a chaotic drinker. Read More >Susan's StoryWhen lives unexpectedly derail, a bit of extra support is sometimes needed to…Read More >Ria's StoryRia Smith, 24 led a fairly typical life growing up in West Leeds.Read More >Martin's StoryMartin* became involved with the wrong crowd in his teens and spent.Read More >Josh's StorySometimes life goes so badly out of control that it would be easy…Read More >Lucy's StoryA year ago, Lucy was sofa surfing at the mercy of friends and…Read More >Jackie's StoryTurning Lives Around is committed to preventing homelessness. Sometimes that needs.Read More >Adrian's StoryMENTAL illness combined with alcohol and drug misuse had Adrian Atkinson plummeting.Read More >Mia's StoryFrom homeless dependency to university success.Read More >Mandy's storyMANDY found herself homeless and sleeping rough in her car through no fault…Read More >Danny's StoryDanny has gone from sofa surfing to university with support from Our Way…Read More >Adam's StoryHomeless with deteriorating mental health, Adam* came perilously close to taking his own…Read More >Nick's StoryWhile recovering from multiple strokes, Nick* returned home to find the locks changed.Read More >Ben's StoryBen* became homeless after escaping an abusive relationship.Read More >David's StoryDavid's* mental ill health and addiction led to a cycle of homelessness…Read More >Ayse’s storyAyse escaped domestic abuse to realise her university dream. Read More >Shaun’s storyShaun is getting his life back on track with help from the team…Read More >Natalia’s storyNatalia is piecing her life back together with our help after surviving domestic…Read More >Shane’s storySHANE had hit rock bottom when he was referred to Beacon and started…Read More >Alan's storyThanks to Sustain's support, Alan* has moved on from thoughts of suicide…Read More >Peter’s storyWITH a lot to contend with, Peter* felt overwhelmed and out of control…Read More >Sandra’s storyIN debt and with the rented home she shared with her pets&…Read More >Tania's storyTANIA came to Woodside low in self-confidence and in poor mental and physical…Read More >Marcus’ StoryAbandoned by his brother, thanks to OWL, Marcus* is now living safely. Read More >Alfie’s StorySometimes a different approach is needed to get a life back on track. Read More >