About this Event
Welcome to the Leeds Debt and Poverty Forum 2025! Join us for an insightful event where we will discuss important issues surrounding debt and poverty in our community. The forum will be held in person at Saint George's Crypt, providing a safe space for open discussions and learning. Come together with like-minded individuals to share experiences, gain knowledge, and work towards finding solutions. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference and be part of positive change!
The Aim of the day to have a look at the current situation of poverty across the city, what is being doen to address it and presenatiations from priority partners across Leeds.
We hope to Dicsuss our hopes for the future services in Leeds and improve upon our partnerships to help increase the support on offer.
Agenda
🕑: 09:15 AM
Doors open
Greetings and opening remarks from Peter Gruen
Welcome from The Lord Mayor - Councillor Dan Cohen
Lee Hemsworth - Chief Officer for Community Hubs, Welfare & Business Support
GIPSIL
Ashme Mistry - Revenues Team manager, Leeds City Council Tax
Paul Harris - Income Service manager, Communities, Housing & Environment
Jenny Currie - DWP Partnership Manager Leeds
Karen Burgeon - Trussell with special guest
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Saint George's Crypt, Great George Street, Leeds, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
