Religion and Belief

We have identified the following organisations that work within Leeds and the surrounding area with religion and belief.  If you know of an organisation that should be listed here, please email WYLDA@regionalforum.org.uk

Leeds Faiths Forum
Website: http://www.interfaith.org.uk/local/diryh.htm

Leeds Voice
Telephone: 0113 2772227
Website: www.leedsvoice.org.uk

Leeds Voice is the Community Empowerment Network (CEN) for Leeds Metropolitan District. It exists to strengthen and represent the voluntary, community and faith sector throughout the Leeds Metropolitan district in the following ways:

• Building the capacity of the sector and securing recognition as full and respected partners.
• Enabling voluntary, community and faith sector representation and participation at a local level and city wide partnerships.
• Actively supporting the sectors by promoting communication and partnership, through information sharing, networking and strategic advocacy.
• Ensuring that all our work is underpinned by a commitment to recognising and valuing the diversity of our city.

As an organisation, it has four key roles to play;

• REPRESENT the voluntary, community and faith sector throughout the decision making structures in Leeds
• Provide a COMMUNICATION NETWORK through its 3000+ members with forums, events, newsletters, leaflets and a dedicated staff team
• Provide CONSULTATION & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT to the sector through 'pREParation training', workshops and 'grass roots' involvement
• Circulate INFORMATION about the sector through its network of members