Basis Yorkshire

We have Leeds Sexual Health with us during Wednesday drop-in sessions, 1pm-3pm! You can also book an appointment with LSH via our dedicated Sexual Health Phone - 07710304306

It is that time of year again; we are hiring for our Project and Outreach Assistant role!🌟 This role is open to all University of Leeds students embarking on their Year in Industry. Applications are open now on our website - buff.ly/NBA0IIX

National Child Exploitation (CE) Awareness Day (18th March) brings to the forefront issues surrounding CE, abuse and sexual exploitation, and encourages people to learn how to think, spot and speak out against abuse. Read our blog now: buff.ly/SH8iflQ

Our #FrontlineWorkerSurvey 2026 is now open 📣 If you support people experiencing #homelessness in the UK then you can have your voice heard. The survey will gather your insights to help inform policy and practice around homelessness. Have your say today: research.net/r/SMITFCemail

The Leeds Women’s Housing & Homelessness Frontline Network brings together frontline workers to focus on women’s #homelessness: from hidden #roughsleeping to domestic abuse & complex trauma. The annual census in Leeds shows just how often women are missed in official stats. Read more: smitfc.org/womens-homeles…

@BARCALeeds @LeedsSOS @forwardleeds @TLivesAround @joanna_project @LeedsCC_News @simonotstreets @WHMLeeds @LBFEW @SMITFCharity basisyorkshire.org.uk/general-news/i…

Thank you to: @BARCALeeds Bevan @LeedsSOS @ForwardLeeds @TLivesAround @joanna_project @LeedsCC_News - Housing Options Leeds Homeless Charter Leeds Women's Aid @simonotstreets St Anne's, St Georges Crypt, Together Women Project @WHMLeeds @LBFEW @SMITFCharity - FLN

For International Women's Day, we're publishing the 2025 Leeds Women's Homelessness Census. In Sept 2025, a large no. of frontline workers from different Leeds-based orgs took part in the census, facilitated and coordinated by Basis Yorkshire. Read now: buff.ly/509R0E1

To celebrate International Women's Day, on Wednesday the 11th, we will be hosting an afternoon tea during drop-in. Wednesday 11th March, 1-3pm. This space is for current and former women and non-binary sex workers, and adults who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation.

Today marks Sex Worker Rights Day, an important day of reflection, solidarity with sex workers and the continuation of advocacy. The UK law directly affects working conditions for sex workers. Read now: buff.ly/L4QIUQ3

Drop-in on Mon 2nd and Tue 3rd March is cancelled due to staff capacity. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Looking to expand your knowledge this year?💻 We will be running our Working with Women Sex Workers Open Course on 3rd Mar and 9th Jun! Our CPD-certified training course focuses on sharing best practice on working with women SWs. £90 Book a space now: buff.ly/jElaTLU

Due to staff training, our office will be closed Wed 25th Feb. There will be no drop-in or outreach on this day. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

We're hiring!📣 Join our adult team as a Navigation and Support Worker (Sex Work). Deadline: 6th March (midday) Find out more and apply now: buff.ly/0qrnGy0

Next week we will be running our Wellbeing Wise Up event at drop-in! @LeedsSexHealth will be running a SH information session, testing and a blood pressure check! Wed 18 Feb 1-3pm This space is for current and former women and NB SWs and adults who have experienced exploitation

Today is Safer Internet Day. Conversations about online safety should be ongoing, but today is an important moment to reflect, learn, and take action. If you need support, please contact us via phone (0113 243 0036) or email. #itsnotyourfault #saferinternetday

This week is National HIV Testing Week! At Basis Yorkshire, we’re here to support your choices around sexual health. Leeds Sexual Health are also at the office every Wednesday between 1-3pm!

Looking to expand your knowledge this year?💻 We will be running our Working with Women Sex Workers Open Course on 3rd Mar and 9th Jun! Our CPD-certified training course focuses on sharing best practice on working with women SWs. £90 Book a space now: buff.ly/jElaTLU

We are pleased to hear that the Scottish Government have rejected the Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1. This Bill proposed introducing client criminalisation laws in Scotland. Read our full statement now: buff.ly/55W8tc2