ANGELS OF FREEDOM
"Bringing a caring LGBTQ+ scene to a compassionate city"
The Angels of Freedom CIC is a community based initiative organised by volunteers and initially supported by Leeds City Council, British Transport Police and West Yorkshire Police.
Our aim is to provide visible support for the LGBTQ+ community based in the Freedom Quarter area of the city every Friday evening. Our volunteers provide conversations on support & social groups, activities and events in Leeds, along with just being a friendly approachable face on the bar scene for anyone wanting a chat.
We incorporated into a Community Interest Company on 12 March 2025.
WHO WE ARE
The Angels of Freedom community project launched on Friday 1 December 2017, having undertaken a year of research, planning and gaining experience of supporting people within the Night Time Economy.
Our group is led by founder Rob Wilson, with volunteers from a range of different backgrounds and community knowledge all working together to provide compassionate support to all members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans + community.
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OUR ACTIVITIES
Making a difference in the community
SUPPORT
One of our key activities is the Friday evening engagement. Every Friday from 6PM to 8PM you can find us in Queens Court, then from 8PM to 11 PM our team of volunteers are present around the Lower Briggate and Call Lane areas. There to engage with people visiting these areas, provide information about support services, social groups, and events in Leeds. Our volunteers are approachable and ready to have friendly conversations with anyone who needs advice or just a chat.
We emphasizes the importance of being a visible and approachable presence in the community. Our volunteers, often recognised by their distinctive raspberry jackets and transparent backpacks filled with sweets, create a welcoming atmosphere. This approach helps to tackle isolation and provides immediate support to those who might be struggling.
SOCIAL
We organise a variety of social activities for the Leeds LGBTQ+ communities. These include a monthly LGBTQ+ bar scene social at Queens Court & Pride, providing a supportive environment for socialising, playing card games and making new friends. We also host a monthly social space and support hub at Age UK Leeds, where attendees can enjoy free refreshments, board games, and friendly conversations.
Additionally, we offer weekly football training sessions in partnership with the Leeds United Foundation, welcoming all fitness and skill levels, along with supporting badminton sessions every Sunday at Armley Leisure Centre, aimed at beginners. Our Friday evening street engagement provides safety reassurance and promotes social opportunities in the Freedom Quarter.
These activities foster a sense of community and provide valuable support and social opportunities for LGBTQ+ people in Leeds.
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MEET THE TEAM
Coordinator - Rob
(He/Him)
Our founder Rob is the charity coordinator, supporting the management team in each of their areas and continuing to develop the scope of our projects.
Rob can be contacted on info@angelsoffreedom.org.uk
Events Manager - Vacant post
Although this role is currently vacate we continue to deliver regular monthly events alongside our larger community engagement marketplaces in Leeds.
Any queries relating to these can continue to be sent to events@angelsoffreedom.org.uk
Volunteer manager
Kirsty
(She/Her)
Our Volunteers manager Kirsty is responsible for recruiting new Angels, welcoming them into our team and supporting their knowledge development.
More information on volunteering can be found at linktr.ee/angelsoffreedom
Kirsty can be contacted on volunteers@angelsoffreedom.org.uk
Session lead - Bean
(They/Them)
Alongside the rest of the management team Bean takes a lead role in our Friday evening street engagement team, and representation at engagement activities.
Bean can be contacted on info@angelsoffreedom.org.uk
DONATIONS
As a small community group we rely solely on the generosity of individuals and organisations for funding. If you believe in what we aim to achieve within the local LGBT+ communities and would like to make a donation, or potentially sponsor some of our activities your money does make a difference to us.
Please do get in touch with us if you're interested in making a larger donation, running a fundraiser activity or would be interested in directly supporting an activity via sponsorship
Info@angelsoffreedom.org.uk
CONTACT ANGELS OF FREEDOM
Leeds, UK
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