Leeds Older People’s Forum
September 18, 2026
Exploring the representation of ageing women on screen
The University of Leeds wants to explore the representation of ageing women on screen, in collaboration with the BBC and Learning on Screen, as part of a…
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September 18, 2026
Deciding Together Leeds: How National Lottery Funding is invested in Leeds Communities
Context Deciding Together Leeds is a new initiative bringing people from different backgrounds together to design and deliver a grantmaking programme for the city, hosted by the…
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September 18, 2026
Pension research opportunity for people aged 55–65
PensionPay Ltd, a UK FinTech company, is looking for people to take part in research about how they manage money from their pensions. Participant criteria We are…
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September 18, 2026
Help shape the future of parks and green spaces in Leeds
The University of Leeds is conducting research that explores how older adults use and experience local green spaces, such as parks, fields, and other outdoor spaces, and…
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September 18, 2026
Improving Winter Comfort at Home
The University of Leeds is conducting a study to gather data on a rechargeable foot warmer for home use. This study aims to examine older people’s comfort…
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September 15, 2026
Crisis and Resilience Fund: Round 2 Applications now open!
Meet the Funder Webinar You can download our Meet the Funder Webinar recording below. It covers questions and information about the Crisis and Resilience Fund. Please note:…
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September 14, 2026
Winter Flu and Covid Vaccines
Flu and COVID-19 spread more easily during winter when people spend more time indoors together. Both viruses can have a serious impact on older people, particularly those…
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August 25, 2026
International Day of Older People: Fest for Life
Our Friendly Communities team is delighted to invite you to Fest for Life, a vibrant celebration of creativity, community and opportunity, taking place on Thursday 1 October,…
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August 24, 2026
Save the date: Leeds Older People’s Forum AGM
We are delighted to invite you to the Leeds Older People’s Forum Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026. Our AGM is a great opportunity to hear about the…
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August 20, 2026
International Day of Older People 2026: Grant applications are now CLOSED
This year’s International Day of Older People will be celebrated in Leeds on 1 October, under the theme ‘What’s on your doorstep?‘ We invite local groups, organisations,…
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August 12, 2026
International Day of Older People 2026: Vendor and stallholder applications are now open!
We’re hosting a special event for the International Day of Older People (IDOP) to celebrate this year’s theme: ‘What’s on my doorstep?’ On Thursday, 1 October, we’ll…
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July 24, 2026
300 Leeds Businesses Commit to Becoming Age and Dementia Friendly
This milestone marks the city’s growing commitment to creating inclusive and supportive environments for older people and those living with dementia, making Leeds a national leader in…
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