Leeds Older People’s Forum

We want to make Leeds the best city to grow old in.

Leeds Older People’s Forum is a network of third sector organisations working with and for older people. We want to ensure older people have the opportunities, choices and support they need to live the life they want. LOPF is a registered charity.

Find activities, services and support for older people across Leeds

Use our map to find your local community group or Neighbourhood Network – they're the best place to go if you're looking for information, advice, events or social activities.

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Be an Age Friendly Ambassador

Encourage change, take action and raise awareness by spreading the Age Friendly message to others and help make Leeds an Age Friendly city.

Join our citywide campaigns

There are loads of exciting projects, campaigns and schemes running across Leeds you can get involved with to help make the city a more thoughtful and welcoming place.

Time to Shine

Our flagship programme for tackling loneliness and social isolation in Leeds began in April 2015 and ran until March 2022. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, 86 third sector…

Our vision & values

We have one primary goal – to make sure every older person in Leeds has the opportunities, freedom and support to live the life they choose. Everything we do is…

Latest posts

November 4, 2024

Ask The Trustees

Trustees’ Week is a time for us to come together to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK. Trustees are individuals who are…

October 16, 2024

A week in the life of a Digital Skills Tutor

Digital Inclusion Coordinator for LOPF, Sam Haggart, talks about the joys and the challenges of her work as a Digital Skills Tutor, empowering older adults, thanks to…

September 25, 2024

Pension Credit take up – how we could help: a blog from our Good Practice Mentors

The Good Practice Mentors have been watching the conversations around Pension Credit take up and Winter Fuel Allowance, considering how we could step in to help and…

September 6, 2024

IDOP 2024 – Grant applications are now closed.

Community Grants of up to £250 are available to help groups and organisations in Leeds run events celebrating the integral role of older people in our communities.…

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