Care | Culture | Community
Cúram | Cultúr | Pobal
For nearly 30 years, we've stood proudly with the Irish and wider Leeds community, bringing people together, celebrating culture and championing care.
Who we are
Since 1996, we’ve been at the heart of the Irish community in Leeds. We support our most vulnerable community members to stay healthy, safe, live independently, overcome isolation and navigate life’s challenges.
Everyone who walks through our door is met with a warm welcome, a smile, the offer of a hot drink and - most importantly - someone who will really listen.
How we can help you
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HOUSING
Over 50 tenants across Leeds have found a place to call home through our supported housing service.
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SUPPORT
We’re improving lives and ending isolation through welfare advice, befriending and 1:1 support.
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WELLBEING
Our services support good physical &mental health, from our gardening group to our Cara (‘Friend’) activities.
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SKILLS
Get online, improve your digital skills or make a real impact on someone’s life through volunteering.
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SOCIAL & CULTURAL
We celebrate our cultural heritage at weekly Luncheon Clubs, regular creative workshops and annual events like St Patrick’s Day.
Get Involved
Could you help us to make sure that vulnerable members of our community continue to receive the care, dignity and connection they deserve - especially as they face challenges or in later life?
By offering your time, skills, making a donation, buying our merchandise or leaving a legacy, you’re helping Irish people in Leeds know that they’re safe, supported and - most importantly - never alone.
A hub for the Irish community in Leeds
In 2025, we brought many of our support services under one roof for the first time in our organisation’s history when we purchased an office premises in Harehills.
We’re currently fundraising to cover renovation costs so that our new building meets the needs and wants of our Leeds Irish community.
If you could help us create a new Leeds Irish community hub either through a donation, labour or professional services or a gift in kind, we would love to hear from you.
“I had someone who would listen to me. Without Leeds Irish Health and Homes, I might not be here today.”
H., LIHH tenant
