Leeds Gypsy and Traveller Exchange

GATE

Leeds Gypsy and Traveller Exchange

Who are We?

Leeds Gypsy and Traveller Exchange (GATE) is a community members association for Gypsies and Travellers who live in, or resort to, Leeds.

Why are We?

Gypsies and Travellers are one of the most deprived and isolated ethnic minority groups in the UK. Service provision and work done on behalf of Gypsies and Travellers is often done with little or no appropriate consultation with the community itself. Leeds GATE's management committee (the majority of which are Leeds based Gypsies and Travellers) work in partnership with professional workers.

What do we do?

We are developing dialogue with service providers and others whose work impacts on our lives. We are working to promote positive understanding and appreciation of our culture, and to share our skills and experiences, among other UK communities. Our workers provide non-patronising information, advice and advocacy support particularly for people with poor literacy. We enable community members to develop projects aimed at overcoming social isolation and exclusion.

Where are we?

Leeds GATE,
Ground Floor,
Crown Point House,
169 Cross Green Lane,
LEEDS LS9 0BD.

0113 240 2444

0113 248 5222

Contacts

Helen Jones, the director

Responsible for operational management and strategic liaison work.

0113 240 2596

Email Helen

Helen McAuslane, Strategic Health Advocate

Works with individuals, groups and voluntary and statutory partners to improve health.

0113 240 2613

Email Helen

Claire Graham, the Advocacy/development department

Provides advocacy and support across a range of issues including welfare rights, accommodation and housing issues, health, discrimination and harassment.

She also promotes self-help through empowering projects and positive action.

0113 240 2613

Email Claire

Kathleen Morrison, Youth Inclusion worker

Email Kathleen

0113 240 2624

Sara Blagborough, Connexions Personal Advisor for young people aged 13 to 19 (or up to 25 with special needs).

Email Sara

Around the site

Organisations

Organisations and bodies working for and with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people.

General Links

Art, entertainment and more.

Education Links

Helping you learn

Bookstart

Bookstart is a national scheme offering free books to every child and advice to every parent. It encourages parents and carers to share books with children from a very early age.