Support Programme for Young LGBTQIA+ People in Leeds
January 19, 2026New initiative offers tailored support for 18-25 year olds
A new support programme called Empower Hour is available for young people aged 18 to 25 within the LGBTQIA+ community in Leeds. The initiative provides individual sessions with experienced support workers to address a range of topics relevant to this group.
Details of the Empower Hour programme
Empower Hour offers between eight and ten tailored sessions focusing on areas such as:
- Emotional well-being and mental health
- Confidence and self-esteem building
- Budgeting skills
- Exploration of sexual and gender identity
- Advocacy
- Access to education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities
The sessions are designed to support young people who identify as LGBTQIA+ as well as those who may be questioning their sexual or gender identity.
Additional support through weekly social group
Alongside Empower Hour, The Alphabet Collective also runs a weekly social and support group for LGBTQIA+ individuals aged 18 to 25. This group meets on Wednesday evenings in Leeds city centre, providing a space for socialising and mutual support.
Contact information
- For details about Empower Hour, contact: empowerhour@alphabetcollective.org
- For information about the weekly social group, contact: youthwork@alphabetcollective.org
- Further information can be found at www.alphabetcollective.org
Source: Doing Good Leeds
