Partner with us

Better outcomes happen together

Work with a trusted community organisation to improve health, reduce loneliness and create stronger connections across Leeds.

Why partner with us?

Local trust. Meaningful reach.

Hamwattan Centre has supported older people in Leeds for many years. We work with diverse communities who may face barriers to mainstream services, providing trusted, culturally appropriate support.

Whether you are a public sector organisation, charity, healthcare provider, business or community group, we would love to explore what we can achieve together.

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Hamwattan Centre funders and partner organisations

Ways we can work together

Partnerships shaped around shared goals

Health & wellbeing programmes

Host trusted community health activity, including:

•NHS health checks
•Blood pressure and vaccination campaigns
•Falls prevention and healthy eating
•Mental wellbeing, cancer and diabetes awareness

Ideal for Primary Care Networks, GP practices, pharmacies, Public Health and NHS Trusts.

Community engagement

Reach local residents through:

•Community consultations
•Research projects and focus groups
•Surveys and co-production workshops
•Patient engagement and events

Our members already trust Hamwattan, helping organisations engage people who are often underrepresented.

Referrals

We welcome referrals from social prescribers, GPs, Adult Social Care, housing providers, link workers, hospitals and charities for people who would benefit from:

•Reducing loneliness
•Building confidence
•Becoming more active
•Meeting new people and accessing support

Deliver activities

We welcome facilitators offering:

•Arts, crafts, music and dance
•Exercise, yoga and Tai Chi
•Gardening, nutrition and digital skills
•Benefits, employment and carers support

If you deliver activities that promote health, wellbeing or community connection, we’d love to hear from you.

Corporate partnerships

Local businesses can support us through:

•Employee and team volunteering
•Fundraising and corporate donations
•Equipment donations
•Skills-based volunteering and sponsorship

Your team could refresh the garden, support an event or volunteer together while making a positive local impact.

Research & universities

We welcome opportunities to collaborate on:

•Research projects
•Student placements
•Evaluations and community-based research
•Health inequalities work

Funding partnerships

We can work as a trusted local delivery partner on:

•Joint funding bids
•Pilot projects and community outreach
•Delivery of funded programmes
•Community engagement, monitoring and evaluation

Why organisations choose us

A partner you can rely on

Trusted by the community

Strong relationships built with older people and local communities over many years.

Inclusive

Culturally appropriate support and welcoming spaces where everyone is valued.

Experienced

Successful delivery across health, digital inclusion, physical activity and engagement.

Collaborative

A practical, open approach to working with organisations of every size.

Success stories

Partnership in action

Helping older people get online

With 100% Digital Leeds and Age UK Leeds, we have helped older people build digital confidence through training, tablets and one-to-one support.

Promoting active ageing

Partnerships have expanded walking groups, chair-based exercise and strength and balance sessions that support independence.

Improving community health

Working with health partners has brought awareness campaigns and health initiatives into trusted community settings.

Current & previous partners

Proud to work alongside

Leeds City Council
Age UK Leeds
100% Digital Leeds
Active Leeds
Touchstone
Leeds Community Foundation
University of Leeds
University of York
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Let’s work together

Looking to deliver a project, reach local residents, run a health initiative or explore funding? Tell us a little about your idea.