@ABALeeds

ABA is a city wide, culturally diverse project providing support services to people with visual impairments from diverse communities in Leeds since 1989.

 Leeds
abaleeds.org.uk/
Joined April 2012
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We’re hiring! As part of our Crisis & Resilience Fund work, we’re hoping to welcome a part-time team member interested in supporting individuals 2 help them become more financially resilient. Closing date: 21 Oct, 10am Interviews: 23 October Contact: [email protected]
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We are hiring! For more info and to apply for this role, pls contact Debbani Ghosh at [email protected]. Closing date: Mon July 13th, 12 noon. We are actively recruiting and may close the application process early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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We want to sincerely thank all our wonderful volunteers, including our trustees, whose support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our service users with sight loss. We couldn't do what we do without them #volunteersmakeadifference #volunteerappreciation #VolunteerWeek
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Last year we helped 72 families with the household support fund struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
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Today is National No Smoking Day Smoking doesn’t just harm your lungs, it can damage your eyes and vision too. Protect your sight and your health. Need help quitting? Contact Leeds Stop Smoking Service for free support. #NationalNoSmokingDay #QuitSmoking #VisionMatters
Today is National No Smoking Day Smoking doesn’t just harm your lungs it can damage your eyes and vision too. Protect your sight and your health. Need help quitting? Contact Leeds Stop Smoking Service for free support. #NationalNoSmokingDay #QuitSmoking #VisionMatters

ALT Today is National No Smoking Day Smoking doesn’t just harm your lungs it can damage your eyes and vision too. Protect your sight and your health. Need help quitting? Contact Leeds Stop Smoking Service for free support. #NationalNoSmokingDay #QuitSmoking #VisionMatters

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Knowledge is power! Last week, the SAATH ladies sat down with Gurbinder to discuss Dementia Awareness and navigating benefit entitlements for our families. Join us TOMORROW (Wed) 10:30 AM–12:30 PM for: Gentle Exercise, Health Awareness Talk See you there! #wellbeinggroup
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🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 ABA Leeds is looking for a Strategic Development Programme Consultant to lead our next phase of growth. 💷 £50/hr (240 hrs)
 Supporting diverse communities, older adults & people with sensory impairments
 #LeedsJobs #CharitySector #Consultancy #ABALeeds
We’re Hiring! 🚨 ABA Leeds is looking for a Strategic Development Programme Consultant to lead our next phase of growth. 💷 £50/hr (240 hrs)
 Supporting diverse communities, older adults & people with sensory impairments

ALT We’re Hiring! 🚨 ABA Leeds is looking for a Strategic Development Programme Consultant to lead our next phase of growth. 💷 £50/hr (240 hrs)
 Supporting diverse communities, older adults & people with sensory impairments

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Join us this Monday, Jan 26th, for the @ABALeeds Annual General Meeting! 🗓️ We warmly welcome all our service users, carers, and volunteers to join us online from 5pm–6pm. Let’s look back at our year and plan for the future together! 🤝 📧 [email protected] 📞 0113 2103347
Join us this Monday, Jan 26th, for the @ABALeeds Annual General Meeting! 🗓️ We warmly welcome all our service users, carers, and volunteers to join us online from 5pm–6pm. Let’s look back at our year and plan for the future together! 🤝 📧 info@abaleeds.org.uk 📞 0113 2103347 #ABALeeds #AGM #Leeds #Community Support

ALT Join us this Monday, Jan 26th, for the @ABALeeds Annual General Meeting! 🗓️ We warmly welcome all our service users, carers, and volunteers to join us online from 5pm–6pm. Let’s look back at our year and plan for the future together! 🤝 📧 [email protected] 📞 0113 2103347 #ABALeeds #AGM #Leeds #Community Support

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📢 FOOD BUSINESSES: Book your stall for the ABA Fantastic Food Festival! 🗓️ Sat 28th March 📍 Ramgharia 💰 Stalls: £60 🤝 Raising funds for abaleeds Showcase your food & support a great charity! To book, email [email protected] 📧 #LeedsFood #SmallBiz #CharityEvent
📢 FOOD BUSINESSES: Book your stall for the ABA Fantastic Food Festival! 🗓️ Sat 28th March 📍 Ramgharia 💰 Stalls: £60 🤝 Raising funds for abaleeds Showcase your food & support a great charity! To book, email faridaa@abaleeds.org.uk 📧 #LeedsFood #SmallBiz #CharityEvent

ALT 📢 FOOD BUSINESSES: Book your stall for the ABA Fantastic Food Festival! 🗓️ Sat 28th March 📍 Ramgharia 💰 Stalls: £60 🤝 Raising funds for abaleeds Showcase your food & support a great charity! To book, email [email protected] 📧 #LeedsFood #SmallBiz #CharityEvent

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Holiday Hours Update: Our ABA Leeds offices will be closed from 25th, 26th and 1st Jan and will reopen on 29th, 30th, and 2nd January. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday break! See you in the New Year! 🎄 #ABALeeds #HolidayHours #Leeds
Holiday Hours Update: Our ABA Leeds offices will be closed from 25th, 26th and 1st Jan and will reopen on 29th, 30th, and 2nd January. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday break! See you in the New Year! 🎄 #ABALeeds #HolidayHours #Leeds

ALT Holiday Hours Update: Our ABA Leeds offices will be closed from 25th, 26th and 1st Jan and will reopen on 29th, 30th, and 2nd January. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday break! See you in the New Year! 🎄 #ABALeeds #HolidayHours #Leeds

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Huge thanks to all our incredible service users for making Monday's End-of-Year Forum a success! 🎉 Your feedback is vital & appreciated. We are where we are because of your loyalty over the years! 🙏 #ABALeeds #ServiceUserForum #ThankYou #CommunityPower #LeedsCharity
Huge thanks to all our incredible service users for making Monday's End-of-Year Forum a success! 🎉 Your feedback is vital & appreciated. We are where we are because of your loyalty over the years! 🙏 #ABALeeds #ServiceUserForum #ThankYou #CommunityPower #LeedsCharity

ALT Huge thanks to all our incredible service users for making Monday's End-of-Year Forum a success! 🎉 Your feedback is vital & appreciated. We are where we are because of your loyalty over the years! 🙏 #ABALeeds #ServiceUserForum #ThankYou #CommunityPower #LeedsCharity

Huge thanks to all our incredible service users for making Monday's End-of-Year Forum a success! 🎉 Your feedback is vital & appreciated. We are where we are because of your loyalty over the years! 🙏 #ABALeeds #ServiceUserForum #ThankYou #CommunityPower #LeedsCharity

ALT Huge thanks to all our incredible service users for making Monday's End-of-Year Forum a success! 🎉 Your feedback is vital & appreciated. We are where we are because of your loyalty over the years! 🙏 #ABALeeds #ServiceUserForum #ThankYou #CommunityPower #LeedsCharity

Huge thanks to all our incredible service users for making Monday's End-of-Year Forum a success! 🎉 Your feedback is vital & appreciated. We are where we are because of your loyalty over the years! 🙏 #ABALeeds #ServiceUserForum #ThankYou #CommunityPower #LeedsCharity

ALT Huge thanks to all our incredible service users for making Monday's End-of-Year Forum a success! 🎉 Your feedback is vital & appreciated. We are where we are because of your loyalty over the years! 🙏 #ABALeeds #ServiceUserForum #ThankYou #CommunityPower #LeedsCharity

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Today, December 3rd, is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities! The Association of Blind Asians (Leeds) are committed to empowerment and reducing social isolation for disabled people in diverse communities. #IDPD #Accessibility #Inclusion #DisabilityAwareness
Today, December 3rd, is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities! 🌐 We at The Association of Blind Asians (Leeds) are committed to empowerment and reducing social isolation for disabled people in diverse communities. 🤝 For us, inclusion isn't just a word—it's an action. We demonstrate this through our tailored groups and sessions, which aim to break down systemic barriers and ensure the voices and needs of visually impaired and older people from diverse backgrounds are centered and heard. Today, we champion a more inclusive world. How will you commit to accessibility? #IDPD #Accessibility #Inclusion #DisabilityAwareness #VisualImpairment #LeedsCharity #CommunityAction #Empowerment #Diversity #SocialIsolation

ALT Today, December 3rd, is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities! 🌐 We at The Association of Blind Asians (Leeds) are committed to empowerment and reducing social isolation for disabled people in diverse communities. 🤝 For us, inclusion isn't just a word—it's an action. We demonstrate this through our tailored groups and sessions, which aim to break down systemic barriers and ensure the voices and needs of visually impaired and older people from diverse backgrounds are centered and heard. Today, we champion a more inclusive world. How will you commit to accessibility? #IDPD #Accessibility #Inclusion #DisabilityAwareness #VisualImpairment #LeedsCharity #CommunityAction #Empowerment #Diversity #SocialIsolation

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We warmly invite all service users and carers to join us for our last Service User Forum Meeting of the year. Come along for an important discussion and a chance to meet the team and other members of our community. We look forward to seeing you there.
Don't Miss Our Final Service User Forum of 2025! 🗣️ Your voice matters! We warmly invite all service users and carers to join us for our last Service User Forum Meeting of the year. This is your crucial chance to provide feedback on our services, share your experiences, and help shape our plans for 2026. Come along for an important discussion and a chance to meet the team and other members of our community. 🗓️ Date: Monday, 8th December 2025 ⏰ Time:10:00 PM - 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Mary Sunley House We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your valuable input! #ServiceUserForum #CommunityMeeting #CarersSupport #YourVoiceMatters #FinalMeeting2025

ALT Don't Miss Our Final Service User Forum of 2025! 🗣️ Your voice matters! We warmly invite all service users and carers to join us for our last Service User Forum Meeting of the year. This is your crucial chance to provide feedback on our services, share your experiences, and help shape our plans for 2026. Come along for an important discussion and a chance to meet the team and other members of our community. 🗓️ Date: Monday, 8th December 2025 ⏰ Time:10:00 PM - 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Mary Sunley House We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your valuable input! #ServiceUserForum #CommunityMeeting #CarersSupport #YourVoiceMatters #FinalMeeting2025

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Trustees Needed. We're seeking dedicated individuals to help us continue supporting disabled adults from diverse communities. We need recent experience in: Finance/HR, Charity Law, Digital Marketing, or Lived Experience of disability. Make a difference in the sight loss sector!
ABA Leeds is recruiting new Trustees! We're seeking dedicated individuals to help us continue supporting disabled adults from diverse communities. We need recent experience in: Finance/HR, Charity Law, Digital Marketing, or Lived Experience of disability. Commitment: Six meetings a year (online/face-to-face). Make a difference in the sight loss sector! 📧 Apply: debbanig@abaleeds.org.uk #CharityTrustee #TrusteeRecruitment #Leeds #DisabilityCharity

ALT ABA Leeds is recruiting new Trustees! We're seeking dedicated individuals to help us continue supporting disabled adults from diverse communities. We need recent experience in: Finance/HR, Charity Law, Digital Marketing, or Lived Experience of disability. Commitment: Six meetings a year (online/face-to-face). Make a difference in the sight loss sector! 📧 Apply: [email protected] #CharityTrustee #TrusteeRecruitment #Leeds #DisabilityCharity

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REMINDER! Our SAATH Group Reopens TOMORROW! 📢 Calling all Women! Take Time for You! Get ready for our Women's Wellbeing Group starting soon! Join us at Muir Court starting Friday 28th November 2025. come learn about ; ✅ Financial Resilience ✅ Budgeting ✅ Wellbeing
REMINDER! Our SAATH Group Reopens TOMORROW! 📢 Calling all Women! Take Time for You! Get ready for our Women's Wellbeing Group starting soon! Join us at Muir Court starting Friday 28th November 2025. come learn about ; ✅ Resilience ✅ Budgeting ✅ Wellbeing See you there #SaathGroup #StartsTomorrow #WomensWellbeing

ALT REMINDER! Our SAATH Group Reopens TOMORROW! 📢 Calling all Women! Take Time for You! Get ready for our Women's Wellbeing Group starting soon! Join us at Muir Court starting Friday 28th November 2025. come learn about ; ✅ Resilience ✅ Budgeting ✅ Wellbeing See you there #SaathGroup #StartsTomorrow #WomensWellbeing

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Thrilled to host Caroline Baria, Director of Adults and Health at Leeds City Council, at the Monday Group! It was absolutely lovely having Caroline spend time with our service users and volunteers, seeing first hand the wonderful community spirit and activities.
Thrilled to host Caroline Barier, Director of Adults and Health at Leeds City Council, at the Monday Group! It was absolutely lovely having Caroline spend time with our service users and volunteers, seeing first hand the wonderful community spirit and activities.

ALT Thrilled to host Caroline Barier, Director of Adults and Health at Leeds City Council, at the Monday Group! It was absolutely lovely having Caroline spend time with our service users and volunteers, seeing first hand the wonderful community spirit and activities.

Thrilled to host Caroline Barier, Director of Adults and Health at Leeds City Council, at the Monday Group! It was absolutely lovely having Caroline spend time with our service users and volunteers, seeing first hand the wonderful community spirit and activities.

ALT Thrilled to host Caroline Barier, Director of Adults and Health at Leeds City Council, at the Monday Group! It was absolutely lovely having Caroline spend time with our service users and volunteers, seeing first hand the wonderful community spirit and activities.

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ATTENTION All Service Users & Carers! Join our final Service User Forum Meeting of 2025! This is your chance to provide vital feedback and help shape our services for the new year.🗓️ Mon, 8th Dec 2025 Don't miss out your input is essential! #ServiceUserForum #Community
Don't Miss Our Final Service User Forum of 2025! 🗣️ Your voice matters! We warmly invite all service users and carers to join us for our last Service User Forum Meeting of the year. This is your crucial chance to provide feedback on our services, share your experiences, and help shape our plans for 2026. Come along for an important discussion and a chance to meet the team and other members of our community. 🗓️ Date: Monday, 8th December 2025 ⏰ Time: [Insert Time Here, e.g., 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM] 📍 Location: [Insert Venue/Online Link Here] We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your valuable input! Please RSVP by [Insert RSVP Date] so we can plan refreshments/space!

ALT Don't Miss Our Final Service User Forum of 2025! 🗣️ Your voice matters! We warmly invite all service users and carers to join us for our last Service User Forum Meeting of the year. This is your crucial chance to provide feedback on our services, share your experiences, and help shape our plans for 2026. Come along for an important discussion and a chance to meet the team and other members of our community. 🗓️ Date: Monday, 8th December 2025 ⏰ Time: [Insert Time Here, e.g., 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM] 📍 Location: [Insert Venue/Online Link Here] We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your valuable input! Please RSVP by [Insert RSVP Date] so we can plan refreshments/space!

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This month is #IslamophobiaAwarenessMonth The month aims to address islamophobia by challenging harmful stereotypes, reframing narratives, and spotlighting the real stories of Muslim lives in the UK. 💜 For more check out @IslamophobiaAM #FlipTheScript #IAM2025
Purple background with white and orange text reads, "This month is Islamophobia Awareness Month." Below, there's an outline of a person wearing a hijab in orange, and the "Mental Health Foundation" logo in white.

ALT Purple background with white and orange text reads, "This month is Islamophobia Awareness Month." Below, there's an outline of a person wearing a hijab in orange, and the "Mental Health Foundation" logo in white.

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Combat isolation this season and thrive with our social groups! Join us for: Chair Yoga 🧘‍♀️, relaxing Wellbeing sessions 🌿, Advocacy support for benefits & Blue Badges, Plus hot food & coffee It's a great way to meet people and feel part of the community. Everyone welcome.
Combat isolation and thrive with our social groups! 💬✨ Join us for: Chair Yoga 🧘‍♀️, relaxing Wellbeing sessions 🌿, Advocacy support for benefits & Blue Badges, PLUS hot food & coffee! ☕️ It's a great way to meet people and feel part of the community. Everyone welcome! 💛 #TogetherWeThrive #Wellbeing #ChairYoga #CommunitySupport #SocialIsolation

ALT Combat isolation and thrive with our social groups! 💬✨ Join us for: Chair Yoga 🧘‍♀️, relaxing Wellbeing sessions 🌿, Advocacy support for benefits & Blue Badges, PLUS hot food & coffee! ☕️ It's a great way to meet people and feel part of the community. Everyone welcome! 💛 #TogetherWeThrive #Wellbeing #ChairYoga #CommunitySupport #SocialIsolation

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Boost your well-being & budget skills! The Saath Group for women's well-being and financial resilience is continuing at Muir Court! 📅 Every Friday: Nov 28th – Dec 19th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM #SaathGroup #WomensWellbeing #FinancialResilience
Boost your well-being & budget skills! The Saath Group for women's well-being and financial resilience is continuing at Muir Court! 📅 Every Friday: Nov 28th – Dec 19th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM #SaathGroup #WomensWellbeing #FinancialResilience

ALT Boost your well-being & budget skills! The Saath Group for women's well-being and financial resilience is continuing at Muir Court! 📅 Every Friday: Nov 28th – Dec 19th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM #SaathGroup #WomensWellbeing #FinancialResilience

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