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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
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