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The Leeds Neighbourhood Network Schemes (NNS) comprises of 37 celebrated voluntary organisations working across the whole of Leeds.
At the start of 1994 Leeds Social Services made Community Care Grants available for Voluntary Organisations to employ a Project Worker for older people. The purpose of the schemes was to set up services such as gardening, decorating, support to carers and to relieve social isolation.
The NNS all work towards providing services to older adults but vary in the type of services they provide as the schemes aim to be ‘service user led’ and therefore welcome suggestions and joint working with the elders in their locality. In addition, the schemes will also vary in the type of work they offer depending on their location in the city so will ensure for example, that they are able to support elders living in areas of deprivation who may have more specific needs or who are experiencing specific issues or crisis. The schemes are unique to the city of Leeds and our innovative approach means many other parts of the country are keen to understand more about what the Networks do and the impact they have.
Home visits are a crucial service for those who are housebound or find social situations difficult. They provide the opportunity for staff to carry out a broad-based assessment so we can ensure a person-centred approach to our support.
We offer a varied programme of activities that provide a wonderful opportunity to meet people, socialise and build friendships and networks. Throughout the year, HOPE organises several day trips/outings.
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Local Pantries mean people can bring down their food shopping bills, and access excellent quality food, whilst freeing up more money for other essentials and enabling tight budgets to stretch a little further providing food for everyone.
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HOPE’s supports and enables older people living in the communities of Halton Moor, Osmondthorpe and Sutton Park to live independently by reducing social isolation, providing opportunities to increase choice and involvement in their community, to have choice, control, and support and enable wellbeing and healthier life choices.
Since its origins in 1994 we have continued to develop services in line with member consultation and now provide a more holistic range of services which include: Advocacy, Advice, Health Information, Benefits Advice, Signposting to other Agencies/Organisations, Newsletters, Crisis Intervention, Bereavement Support, Home Visits, Befriending, Telephone Support, Reminiscence Work, Support to Attend Medical Appointments etc, Risk Assessments to enable Support/Attendance at Groups which include, Lunch, Friendship, Carers, Craft, Singing, Shopping Trips, Holidays, Theatre Outings and Trips to Places of Interest.
"Without HOPE, I would have nothing, they have helped and supported me so much following the death of my wife. I was ashamed to ask for help, I shouldn't have been. I had a place to go, to talk and to be listened too. I am now rebuilding my new life and feeling stronger every day"
"HOPE is brilliant, just brilliant, they are always there when I need them, there is always a smiling face to great me, no judgement. I am so glad I got in touch when i did, its changed my life"
"I was struggling to feed my family and heat the house, I was very down and not sure what to do. A worker at my children's school made a referral to HOPE so I could go to their Food Pantry. I was embarrassed at first but Trisha a volunteer soon made me feel comfortable. Using the food pantry has meant I had a little more money to use for heating. In November my children were given a hot water bottle and a fleece blanket to help with the cold. I was given some thermals. HOPE has given me hope once again"
"I have been involved with HOPE for over 15 years, and I hope to be involved for at least the next 15!! Always there no matter how small or large the concern is. Always sound advice and professional"
HOPE supports the communities of Halton Moor, Osmondthorpe and Sutton Park, (Selby Road). HOPE’s Community Food Pantry is also open to people living in the wider Temple Newsam Ward.
We get our funding from grants, contracts, donations. This includes our contract with Leeds City Council - Adult Social Care for our work with our 60 plus community with the aim of reducing isolation and loneliness and improving health and wellbeing.
HOPE also has a team of volunteers who meet regularly to discuss, decide and facilitate fundraising activities throughout the year. Past activities include, raffles, tombola's, afternoon teas and the sale of handmade craft items and Christmas cards.
For HOPE to maintain activities and services, we are continually looking for and applying for funding throughout the year.
Although we do get some funding from Adult Social Care to provide certain services to people over the age of 60, we are not part of the council. We are a Registered Charity No 1203514 (Charity Incorporated Organisation).
HOPE has a Board of Trustees that meets every 8 weeks with the CEO (Chief Executive Officer). At the meetings, key strategic decisions are made about the future direction of HOPE. On a day-to-day basis, HOPE is managed by the CEO.
You can self-refer or ask a friend or family member to help you. We also take referrals from medical professionals, social prescribers, social care and numerous other agencies from across the city.
You can call us, visit our office, email or write to us with the details of the person you want to refer (we just ask that the person you are referring, is aware of the referral). We aim to make contact within 2 working days, we will then arrange an appointment at a date and time to suit. This will be either at the persons home or at our office.
