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Q&A with our new administrator Rebecca Morrison

Q&A with our new administrator Rebecca Morrison

Rise of rough sleeping in Leeds sparks concern

Rise of rough sleeping in Leeds sparks concern

The future is looking bright for companion Adel

The future is looking bright for companion Adel

Emmaus Leeds marks World Homeless Day by appealing for donations

Emmaus Leeds marks World Homeless Day by appealing for donations

Emmaus Leeds excited to be part of summer secondhand concept pop-up at Trinity shopping centre

Emmaus Leeds excited to be part of summer secondhand concept pop-up at Trinity shopping centre

When Andy met Billy

When Andy met Billy

Emmaus Leeds urges support to ensure safety during harsh weather conditions

Emmaus Leeds urges support to ensure safety during harsh weather conditions

Emmaus Leeds marks 20 years of impact

Emmaus Leeds marks 20 years of impact

Thank you B&Q Killingbeck for transforming our “move on” house garden

Thank you B&Q Killingbeck for transforming our “move on” house garden

Leeds teenager hits one year of camping to raise funds for Emmaus Leeds

Leeds teenager hits one year of camping to raise funds for Emmaus Leeds

Emmaus Leeds under new leadership

Emmaus Leeds under new leadership

Celebrating Pride at Emmaus Leeds

Celebrating Pride at Emmaus Leeds

Remembering Peter Talbot

Remembering Peter Talbot

Five reasons to shop with Emmaus Leeds

Five reasons to shop with Emmaus Leeds

Pawsitively precious: Meet Emma, the community cat of Emmaus Leeds

Pawsitively precious: Meet Emma, the community cat of Emmaus Leeds

“Shocking” statistics reveal street homelessness up by 48% in Leeds, says charity

“Shocking” statistics reveal street homelessness up by 48% in Leeds, says charity

Leeds homelessness charity receives big mattress donation from Emma

Emmaus Leeds receives big mattress donation from Emma

Emmaus Leeds offers solidarity to a local charity supporting older people.

Emmaus Leeds offers solidarity to a local charity supporting older people.

Emmaus Leeds receives funding from Lloyds Bank Foundation

Emmaus Leeds receives funding from Lloyds Bank Foundation

Volunteer Alfie receives special medal

Volunteer Alfie receives special medal

Jacob smashes Big Marathon Month fundraising target

Jacob smashes Big Marathon Month fundraising target

8-year-old Jacob fundraises for Emmaus Leeds during June’s Big Marathon Month

8-year-old Jacob fundraises for Emmaus Leeds during June’s Big Marathon Month

Local Leeds Locksmith raises £250 for Emmaus Leeds by donating late night income

Local Leeds Locksmith raises £250 for Emmaus Leeds by donating late night income

Companions complete NVQs and maths and English qualifications thanks to Ken Bate Associates

Companions complete NVQs and maths and English qualifications thanks to Ken Bate Associates

Companions become the stars of Leeds city centre Christmas art installation

Companions become the stars of Leeds city centre Christmas art installation

Former Emmaus Leeds companion attends Emmaus UK 30th anniversary event at Clarence House

Former Emmaus Leeds companion attends Emmaus UK 30th Anniversary Event at Clarence House, London

Q&A with Mark Lister – Emmaus Leeds Trustee

Q&A with Mark Lister - Emmaus Leeds Trustee

Q&A with Glenn Miller – Emmaus Leeds Trustee

Q&A with Emmaus Leeds Trustee Glenn Miller

Emmaus Leeds Trustee Amanda Beresford receives founders’ medal

Emmaus Leeds Trustee Amanda Beresford receives Founders' medal

Stowe Family Law donate new cooker to Emmaus Leeds community kitchen

Stowe Family Law donate new cooker to Emmaus Leeds community kitchen

Celebrating Peter Talbot after 10 years of volunteering at Emmaus Leeds

Celebrating Peter Talbot after 10 years of Volunteering at Emmaus Leeds

Leeds companion receives first dose of Covid vaccine

Leeds companion receives first dose of Covid vaccine

A zero waste interview with Aimee Brown of Panda Refills

A zero waste Interview with Aimee Brown of Panda Refills

Temporary store closures for UK lockdown

Temporary Store Closures for UK Lockdown

Emmaus Leeds celebrates new house purchase

Emmaus Leeds celebrates new house purchase

Furnishing my flat with unique finds from Emmaus Leeds

Furnishing my flat with unique finds from Emmaus Leeds

My first year at Emmaus Leeds

My first year at Emmaus Leeds

Youngsters complete marathon fundraiser for Emmaus Leeds

Youngsters complete marathon fundraiser for Emmaus Leeds

Charity stores reopen

Charity stores reopen

Emmaus Leeds appeals for new volunteers

Emmaus Leeds appeals for new volunteers

Emmaus Leeds community key to better mental health

Emmaus Leeds community key to better mental health

Simon’s drive to succeed

Simon's drive to succeed

Dry January fundraiser supports Emmaus Leeds

Dry January fundraiser supports Emmaus Leeds

Companions cook Christmas dinner for retired group

Companions cook Christmas dinner for retired group

Partnership working: Is it really worth all the effort?

Partnership working: Is it really worth all the effort?

Emmaus Leeds to benefit from ‘Foundation’s Box’ appeal

Emmaus Leeds to benefit from 'Foundation's Box' appeal

Leeds bar owner triumphs at charity boxing match

Leeds bar owner triumphs at charity boxing match

My Charity Trustee journey at Emmaus Leeds

My Charity Trustee journey at Emmaus Leeds

Emmaus Leeds appeals for new trustees

Emmaus Leeds appeals for new trustees

Companions gain laptops to boost digital skills

Companions gain laptops to boost digital skills

Emmaus Leeds celebrates 25% waste reduction

Emmaus Leeds celebrates 25% waste reduction

Central Square pledges support to Emmaus Leeds

Central Square pledges support to Emmaus Leeds

From Paris to a work placement in Leeds

From Paris to a work placement in Leeds

Snowdon success for Emmaus Leeds fundraisers

Snowdon success for Emmaus Leeds fundraisers

Emmaus Leeds take part in huge Paris charity sale

Emmaus Leeds take part in huge Paris charity sale

John Lewis & Partners announce support for Emmaus Leeds

John Lewis & Partners announce support for Emmaus Leeds

Students complete Jailbreak Hitch for Emmaus Leeds

Students complete Jailbreak Hitch for Emmaus Leeds

Former Emmaus Leeds beneficiary wins national award

Former Emmaus Leeds beneficiary wins national award

Emmaus Leeds trainees complete first aid course

Emmaus Leeds trainees complete first aid course

Estábulo host Christmas dinner for homeless people

Estábulo host Christmas dinner for homeless people

Emmaus Leeds host festive dinner for BSA group

Emmaus Leeds host festive dinner for BSA group

Terry Waite CBE helps to celebrate Emmaus Leeds’ birthday

Terry Waite CBE helps to celebrate Emmaus Leeds’ birthday

Terry Waite reflects on 15 years of Emmaus Leeds

Terry Waite reflects on 15 years of Emmaus Leeds

My unique Emmaus perspective

My unique Emmaus perspective

Companions complete cycle maintenance course

Companions complete cycle maintenance course

Richard’s working trip to Belgium

Richard’s working trip to Belgium

Cheque presented to St Gemma’s Hospice

Cheque presented to St Gemma's Hospice

Young supporter Tia visits Emmaus Leeds

Young supporter Tia visits Emmaus Leeds

New poetry book now available from Emmaus Leeds

New poetry book now available from Emmaus Leeds

Nick and Vinny complete RideLondon challenge

Nick and Vinny complete RideLondon challenge

Emmaus fundraisers complete 29-mile walk for St Gemma’s

Emmaus fundraisers complete 29-mile walk for St Gemma’s

Haply’s unique volunteering experience

Haply's unique volunteering experience

‘Greasy’ challenge raises £1,300 for Emmaus Leeds

‘Greasy’ challenge raises £1,300 for Emmaus Leeds

Junior Lawyers raise over £1,700 for Emmaus Leeds

Junior Lawyers raise over £1,700 for Emmaus Leeds

Leeds companions host festive dinner for local elderly

Leeds companions host festive dinner for local elderly

Lord Mayor visits Emmaus Leeds

Lord Mayor visits Emmaus Leeds

Emmaus Leeds receives interior design transformation

Emmaus Leeds receives interior design transformation

£2,500 donated from Wall’s Walking Challenge

£2,500 donated from Wall's Walking Challenge

Emmaus mural adds colour to St Mary’s Street

Emmaus mural adds colour to St Mary's Street