About us
Leeds GATE is here for Gypsies and Travellers. Find out all about us and the work we do.
Who we are
We are an award-winning membership organization for Gypsy and Traveller people working in partnership with others across West Yorkshire.
Over the last two decades we have grown from a local organisation into one working across Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield, while still having our home base – our community building in Cross Green- in Leeds.
We support people throughout their lives through advocacy, family support, youth work and community development, while working to improve the systems that shape people’s lives.
Our mission
We are here for Gypsies and Travellers – improving quality of life across West Yorkshire.
Guided by our values, we support families and individuals at every stage of life. We are member-led, making decisions together as equals. We challenge racism and inequality.
Our vision
Communities across West Yorkshire where Gypsies and Travellers are treated equally, have their culture respected, can live good lives and build a better future for their children.
Our main areas of work are informed by our members
Homes
Health
Families
Inclusion
Get support and find out more about the services we offer
Our strategy 2026-2031
Our latest strategy will guide our work towards change over the next five years, and describe the future we want to see for Gypsies and Travellers.
Our story
There’s a lot of history to Leeds GATE, as well as our members, and we’re so proud of where we come from. Find out more about our past, present and our vision for the future.
Our values
Our staff team, members, volunteers and trustees have agreed on the following as our organisations values statements. We are extremely proud of our strong vision and values, developed collectively and owned by the members and the staff team. They guide a lot of the work we do day-to-day.
Leeds GATE belongs to Gypsies and Travellers
Leeds GATE is welcoming
Leeds GATE respects people’s privacy
Leeds GATE believes that people should be safe
Leeds GATE helps people to help themselves
Leeds GATE is honest and open
Leeds GATE doesn’t make promises that can’t be kept
Leeds GATE is brave and creative
Leeds GATE believes that everyone is equal and can be included
Leeds GATE for professionals
We work closely with professionals across housing, health, education, social care, and other services for Gypsy and Traveller communities to push for access and equity.
Leeds GATE for members
As a member, you are an equal part of our work and always invited to have a seat at the table. Any Gypsy or Traveller person in West Yorkshire (either a resident or passing through) can become a member of Leeds GATE. We are very proud to be member-led.
Meet our team
See the fantastic people who make up our staff team and executive board.
Get in touch
We are based in Leeds but also run weekly services and have team members in Bradford, Wakefield and Calderdale. Find out where to find us and how to contact us here.
Visit our centre in Leeds
We bought our community centre in Leeds in 2021 after calling it home since 2006. Come in and see us!
Contact us
You can reach us during our opening hours between 9am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. You can book an appointment, find out about what’s on or just to ask a question to our team.
Call our phone line on 0113 240 2444.