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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.

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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.
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Volunteer your time

Volunteering is a great way of giving back to your local community. It's also a fantastic way of picking up new skills, improving on existing ones and meeting new people.
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Find a group or Neighbourhood Network

Use the map to find your local community group or Neighbourhood Network - as our member organisations, they're the best place to go if you're looking for information, advice, events…
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Friendly Communities

Working together to make Leeds an Age and Dementia Friendly city, we aim to make Leeds accessible, welcoming, and inclusive, so that older people and those living…
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Latest posts

September 18, 2026

Exploring the representation of ageing women on screen

The University of Leeds wants to explore the representation of ageing women on screen, in collaboration with the BBC and Learning on Screen, as part of a…
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September 18, 2026

Deciding Together Leeds: How National Lottery Funding is invested in Leeds Communities

Context Deciding Together Leeds is a new initiative bringing people from different backgrounds together to design and deliver a grantmaking programme for the city, hosted by the…
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September 18, 2026

Pension research opportunity for people aged 55–65

PensionPay Ltd, a UK FinTech company, is looking for people to take part in research about how they manage money from their pensions. Participant criteria We are…
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September 18, 2026

Help shape the future of parks and green spaces in Leeds

The University of Leeds is conducting research that explores how older adults use and experience local green spaces, such as parks, fields, and other outdoor spaces, and…
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September 18, 2026

Improving Winter Comfort at Home

The University of Leeds is conducting a study to gather data on a rechargeable foot warmer for home use. This study aims to examine older people’s comfort…
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September 15, 2026

Crisis and Resilience Fund: Round 2 Applications now open!

Meet the Funder Webinar You can download our Meet the Funder Webinar recording below. It covers questions and information about the Crisis and Resilience Fund. Please note:…
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