OPAL (Older People's Action in the Locality)

0113 261 9103

Supporting older people to live happy, healthy, informed lives in their own homes.

OPAL (Older People's Action in the Locality) is a registered charity and was established in January 2002 as part of the Leeds Neighbourhood Network schemes. We support older people within the Cookridge, Tinshill, Adel and Bramhope areas to live safe, healthy, independent lives without isolation. This is achieved through a range of services and activities including advice, information, advocacy, social and healthy activities and home support.

Why the community needs us

Having purchased the Bedford Arms public house in 2015 and converting it to the Welcome In Community Centre in January 2017 we are fund-raising to complete the renovation. This space has made a huge difference to OPAL and the local community as it means we have secure premises for the future, we can operate more efficiently and we can provide a place for local people and organisations to meet and use our space. This includes the Welcome In cafe which is open Wednesday to Friday 9am to 2pm.

Our impact on the community

We are excited about the potential of the Welcome In Community Centre, not just for older people but for the wider community too. We have raised £350,000 to date through donations, fundraising, grants & loans. Our plans for the future include raising £72,000 to provide a community meeting room, therapy/quiet room, additional entrance & accessible toilets, we already have £53,000. Please see https://opal-public.sharepoint.com/Blog/Post/50/Our-development-plans-at-the-Welcome-In-Community-Centre

Volunteers needed

We need people who are good listeners, patient & like people to visit someone in their own home & spending an hour a week with them. We need drivers to provide transport to social events/appointments on an ad hoc basis or as a regular commitment.

What your gift could provide

£5

covers volunteer expenses to visit an isolated person weekly for a month

£12

enables 3 carers to have a much needed break from their caring role

£50

to help us transform the Welcome In Community Centre

Fundraise for us!

Charity Information

OPAL (Older People's Action in the Locality)

Telephone: 0113 261 9103

Address: Welcome In Community Centre, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 6DJ

Established in: 2002

Registered charity no.: 1131792