Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England, with award-winning facilities and expert tutors dedicated to the study of creative arts subjects across postgraduate, undergraduate and further education courses.

Founded in 1846 as the Leeds Government School of Art and Design, Leeds Arts University has contributed significantly to the development of arts education in Britain and across the world. Leeds Arts University invests heavily in its award-winning, industry-standard facilities and in 2021 the University appointed acclaimed musician Skin to the role of Chancellor.

leeds-art.ac.uk

Leeds City College is one of the largest Further Education institutions in the country with more than 20,000 students and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.It is a member of Luminate Education Group and operates out of four main campuses; Printworks, Park Lane, Quarry Hill and Mabgate, with smaller provisions in communities across the city. It provides a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life-changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does. The courses at Leeds City College cover almost all subject areas and include full-time and part-time academic and vocational qualifications at multiple levels for pre-16, post-16 and 19+ (adults) options. From apprenticeships to A levels and the newly-developed T Levels, Leeds City College’s qualifications ensure every student can take steps towards success.

leedscitycollege.ac.uk

The council has a central role in the life of the city. We provide a wide range of vital public services, work with partners across all sectors to strengthen our economy and communities, and have an increasingly important responsibility to represent the city nationally and on the world stage – attracting business and investment and promoting what Leeds has to offer. The breadth of what we do, and our democratic accountability, puts us in a unique position to be able to bring people and organisations together locally and city-wide to respond in times of crisis, as well as to maintain our usual efforts to help improve lives. Our council workforce is around 15,000 strong (in headcount; 13,000 full-time equivalents) and embedded into every part of the city. All of this, and more, is ultimately about how we can improve the lives of Leeds residents through our Best City Ambition, which is our overall vision for the future of Leeds.

At its heart is our mission to tackle poverty and inequality and improve quality of life for everyone who calls Leeds home.

leeds.gov.uk/plans-and-strategies/best-city-ambition

LeedsBID (Leeds Business Improvement District). A business-led, not for profit organisation, LeedsBID is focused on delivering an ambitious business plan to transform Leeds city centre. Representing close to 1,000 businesses and organisations in the city centre, LeedsBID leads on inspiring, exciting plans, projects and events to make Leeds city centre a great place to live, work, visit and do business. Initiatives brought to the city by LeedsBID range from the introduction of new street teams to improve the welcome and experience for people, the creative use of art, lighting and experiential activities to animate public spaces to the introduction of standout events to put the city on the map. LeedsBID is the third largest Business Improvement District in the UK and the largest outside London.

leedsbid.co.uk

Caddick Group has over 40 years’ experience and encompasses several companies over the built environment sector: Caddick Developments; Caddick Land; Caddick Construction; Moda and Oakgate. The Group has over £9.8bn worth of assets in the development pipeline, including over 19m sq ft in logistics and distribution space and over 34,000 Build to Rent units.

caddick.co.uk

Leeds Civic Trust is a charity established in 1965 that promotes the improvements of Leeds in the spheres of planning, architecture, heritage, and city amenities. It is responsible for the “Blue Plaque” scheme in the city.

Leeds Civic Trust is proud of our city and takes inspiration from its achievements. We celebrate and promote the best of Leeds and its people.

The historic Blue Plaques scheme in Leeds celebrates people, places, events and buildings that have made an important contribution to the city development.

leedscivictrust.org.uk

The Henry Moore Foundation was founded by the artist and his family in 1977 to encourage public appreciation of the visual arts. Today the Foundation supports innovative sculpture projects through its grants programme, devises an imaginative programme of exhibitions and research worldwide, and preserves the legacy of Moore himself: one of the great sculptors of the 20th century, who did so much to bring the art form to a wider audience.

henry-moore.org

Leeds Playhouse has been one of the UK’s leading producing theatres for more than 50 years. It is an award-winning theatre and a cultural hub, a place where people gather to tell and share stories and engage in world class theatre. Its warm welcome was recently recognised at the UK Theatre Awards, where it was named Most Welcoming Theatre 2022. It makes work which is pioneering and relevant, seeking out the best companies and artists to create inspirational theatre in the heart of Yorkshire. Alongside the work on its stages, the Playhouse works creatively with the people, artists and communities of Leeds through its innovative, sector-leading Playhouse Connect programme. Focussing on two key areas – Learning & Skills and Creative Communities – Playhouse Connect engages with thousands of people in the region each year. As part of this work, its Artistic Development programme, Furnace, engages with theatre-makers, providing a creative space to refine their practice at all stages of their careers; it builds, develops and sustains projects to connect with refugee communities, young people and students, older people and people with learning disabilities; it hands over spaces to communities to use in ways they choose, from breakdancing to roller-skating, craft markets to tea parties, enlivening the building whilst fostering deeper relationships; and works in-residence around the city, connecting with people on their doorsteps. As a registered charity, Leeds Playhouse relies on the support of valued partners to make great things happen. It is grateful for the continued support of Arts Council England, Leeds City Council, The Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation and the many charitable trusts, business partners and individuals that continue to support the vital work of the theatre.

leedsplayhouse.org.uk

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