Registered charity no. 1220063

HamwattanRelief & Development Foundation

Our work

Practical help, delivered with warmth

Everything we do is shaped by the people who come through our doors — from meals and movement to digital skills and a listening ear.

Lunch club

A hot, freshly cooked meal, tea and good company — three days a week, for anyone who would otherwise eat alone.

  • Hot, home-style meals
  • Tea, coffee & conversation
  • A warm, familiar space
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Health & wellbeing

Gentle, regular activity that helps people stay strong, steady on their feet and independent for longer.

  • Chair-based exercise
  • Massage therapy
  • Ladies swimming
  • Walking group
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Activities & friendship

Creative, social and calming sessions that bring people together and help tackle loneliness.

  • Community drop-ins
  • Gardening & knitting
  • Games, arts & crafts
  • Events & day trips
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Digital support

Patient, one-to-one help to get online with confidence — in English or your own language.

  • Using tablets & phones
  • The NHS App
  • Booking appointments online
  • Staying safe online
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Learning

Classes and talks that keep minds active and open new doors, whatever your age.

  • Arabic language class
  • Health information sessions
  • Skills workshops
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Advice & hardship support

Friendly guidance for people facing money worries or struggling to find the right help.

  • Signposting to local services
  • Help with forms & letters
  • Support for families in need
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Referrals

Know someone who'd benefit?

We welcome referrals from social prescribers, GPs, Adult Social Care, housing providers, link workers, hospitals and other charities — and of course from families and friends.

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Help us build a better tomorrow for Leeds

Every gift, every hour volunteered and every partnership helps a neighbour feel less alone.