Armley Helping Hands is a registered charity supporting older people and their families with in

Armley & Wortley District of Leeds 12. The charities aim is to provide facilities for the

advancement of education, recreation and leisure time activities with a view of improving quality of

 life and reducing social isolation.

     The charity was established on Monday 5th June 1995 by a steering group of older people,

carers and representives who work with older people in the local community. Over the last fifteen

years the charity has expanded dramatically with in the local community and have a database

of 2,300  older people registered with the Charity, in which over 200 older people access the

charity on  a weekly bases via social activities and support services.

       The Charity is part of the Leeds Neighbourhood Network Scheme in which the charities core

funding is by Leeds Adult Social Care and NHS Leeds  . We also have secured funds from 

Leeds  Dimberbly Trust , Hall Lane Community Fund and other small Trust and charities to

enable the charity to provide a continual service to older people in Armley and Wortley district of

Leeds 12.

Photo By Casey Orr, Armley Photographer who invited Armley Helping Hands members to paticipate in her wool Exhibition July 2010