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2020

During the pandemic, we quickly adapted to a changing environment and the changing needs of families

A mother and daughter sitting on a blue sofa, engaging with a colourful book in a family-friendly room, promoting mental health and family bonding in 2019.

2019

In 2019 our English Conversation Class continued to thrive and grow. Our classes welcomed people from many different nations, providing a space to learn new language skills and connect with others in a relaxed and hospitable environment.

Child holding a colourful paper flower with positive messages for family and friends.

2018

2018 saw the start of our activity-based Mentoring Groups, using Social and Emotional Learning to change lives.

Community Awards celebration featuring Flourishing Families Leeds, highlighting local recognition for supporting family well-being and community engagement.

Thank you Awards for All – we’re in the paper!

Focusing on the importance of parental engagement in education, the article includes how our pilot project in East Leeds, supported by the National Lottery's Awards for All, is successfully helping to address this challenge.

Family cooking activity with children and adult, both wearing aprons, in a community setting.

2017

We launched our very first Family Cookery Club back in 2017. Over the last 5 years these groups have developed into places where food poverty, poor nutrition and childhood obesity are tackled. The lives of families are literally transformed meal by meal.

Celebrating 5 years of Flourishing Families with a heart-shaped apple and a birthday banner, highlighting community support and family wellbeing in Leeds.

Happy 5th Birthday Flourishing Families

Wow, it's our 5th birthday today! Where has the time gone? What an exciting time it's been! We've seen our activities develop and grow, gathered lots of amazing volunteers, and met loads of wonderful families.

Volunteers celebrating their invaluable contributions outside Flourishing Families Leeds office.

Celebrating our Invaluable Volunteers

Flourishing Families is supported by a wonderful and diverse team of volunteers. The generous gift of their time and expertise helps make the groups what they are – fun and welcoming spaces to learn and grow together.

Inclusive community members sharing gifts and kindness outside a brick building, decorated with festive holly and red ribbons, exemplifying unhampered generosity and support.

Unhampered Generosity

Thanks to the incredible generosity of some of our supporters, we’ve been busy delivering 75 Christmas hampers to families in East and West Leeds in the last few days.

Children sitting on stairs with Christmas gifts and toys, preparing for festive celebrations.

Christmas Heroes

We want to tell you about Bruntwood and Sedulo – two businesses with bases in Leeds who have been heroic for our children this Christmas. But first, this is why what they’ve done is so important and so kind.

An image of children enjoying autumnal cooking activities, preparing and tasting seasonal dishes in a family-friendly environment.

Autumnal Growth

This year has started with a flourish at FFL, seeing a plethora of groups blossom throughout the term as the team have got to work in schools and community centres around Leeds.

Interns smiling and posing with arms outstretched, showcasing enthusiasm and team spirit.

Meet the new Interns!

We are really pleased to announce that Flourishing Families has taken on 3 new interns for the 2021/22 academic year!

Children and adults sharing stories and books in a sunny park setting, promoting family engagement and literacy.

Story Tellers Outside!

With the success of Story Tellers Online and the Online Library, there was keen appetite to hold a Story Tellers group in person!