Hamara Healthy Living Centre

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Hamara Healthy Living Centre ‘Hamara’ means yours and mine - ‘Ours’. Pop in for a visit, grab a coffee and chat with our friendly Team.

We provide services for older people, learning disabilities and young people, alongside education and advocacy support, with a Gym and Café. 🖤 From its humble beginnings in a small office with 2 part time staff working solely on one project (Elders Project), Hamara has grown to be the largest ethnic minority organisation in the voluntary and community sector in Leeds. Based in a purpose developed £1.2 million centre in Beeston, Hamara stands out as a beacon within the community and voluntary sector and its success has inspired many other organisations to emulate its achievements. Working primarily (but not exclusively) with the South Asian community and now employing over 20 staff, Hamara currently deliver several different strands of work. Information and Advice, Health Promotion / Education, Older People’s Services, Learning Disabilities, Women’s Activities, Sports and Exercise, Youth Services, Community Cohesion and Training Programmes are all key facets of its work. The organisation is regarded as a model of good practice both within its sector and by many statutory agencies in Leeds – a fact verified by the contracts it has been awarded by Leeds City Council, NHS Leeds and Social Services to name a few of the many partners Hamara currently works with. Its strategic aim of becoming the key player within the sector in the community in Leeds has been considerably enhanced by the merger with both the Milun Centre and Hooner Kelah over the past year. These two well established community organisations which have been serving the community for over twenty years now form part of the ever expanding Hamara Group and the organisation has no intention of resting on its laurels. Hamara is an urdu term meaning ‘OURS’ which reflects the community involvement in the planning and development of the project.

We had a very busy blood pressure stall at the Compton Centre yesterday 🫀Come along to the Shine and Compton Centre drop...
15/10/2026

We had a very busy blood pressure stall at the Compton Centre yesterday 🫀

Come along to the Shine and Compton Centre drop-ins over the next few months to take control of your health! ❤️

Lovely autumnal walk with our women’s group today 🍂Join us next week! 📆 Thursdays 🕣 12-1 📍 Hamara Centre
15/10/2026

Lovely autumnal walk with our women’s group today 🍂

Join us next week!

📆 Thursdays
🕣 12-1
📍 Hamara Centre

13/10/2026

Come along and join us on a Tuesday morning 9:30-11:30 to redo our roof top garden!
Today we started with clearing and tidying, next week we will move on to planting some seeds!
Join us to learn new skills, meet new people and get a little bit active!

13/10/2026
🕊️ In Loving Memory of JeanIt is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jean, aged 82, a much-loved member of o...
13/10/2026

🕊️ In Loving Memory of Jean

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jean, aged 82, a much-loved member of our Recycled Teenagers group here at Hamara.

Jean was a valued part of our Hamara family, and her presence will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Our Recycled Teenagers group is about more than just activities – it’s about friendship, companionship and the connections we make along the way. Jean was part of that special community, and we will remember her fondly.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Jean’s family, friends and everyone who knew her during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Jean. You will be missed. ❤️

From all of us at Hamara.

09/10/2026

On Monday, we were delighted to bring together leaders, employers, community organisations, education and training providers, and key partners from across Leeds and Bradford for the Inspiring Futures Annual Event at AMT Headingley Stadium.

The event celebrated the power of collaboration and the importance of bringing people together around a shared ambition: creating better opportunities and brighter futures for young people.

As a programme, Inspiring Futures plays a vital convening role, connecting organisations, amplifying young people’s voices and creating space for meaningful conversations, shared learning and collective action. By working across sectors and building stronger relationships, we can challenge barriers to employment and develop more inclusive pathways for young people, particularly those from Pakistani and Bangladeshi heritage communities.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their insights and continues to contribute to this important work. Salma Arif Gillian Wallace Jamie Jones-Buchanan MBE Laura Whitaker Carly Sidebottom Haris Ahmed Oly Newton Keith Herriott Fiona Bolam Helen Hart Dan Busfield.

A special thank you to all the young people that shared and contributed to the discussions.

The energy, commitment and willingness to collaborate demonstrated on the day reinforced what can be achieved when we work together towards a common goal.

Together, we can turn collaboration into action and create lasting change for young people across Leeds and Bradford.

Keep a look out for our official video from the Event.... 👀

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08/10/2026

🌸 Older People’s Day at Hamara

What a lovely day celebrating our amazing older people at Hamara! 🤍

We enjoyed a wonderful day filled with craft activities, memory pictures, sharing stories and happy memories, lots of laughter and, of course, some delicious food! 🍽️🎨📸

It was beautiful to see everyone coming together, enjoying each other’s company and creating special memories. 💕

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special! 🌷

It looks like the weather showed up for BYL's walk today! Can you guess which trees these leaves came from? 🍂🌰🍁Join the ...
08/10/2026

It looks like the weather showed up for BYL's walk today! Can you guess which trees these leaves came from? 🍂🌰🍁Join the group for some company and mindfulness in the autumnal sun.

08/10/2026

What a fantastic session at Headingley Stadium with the Try-Club! 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏊‍♂️

It was brilliant to spend time chatting about nutrition, sharing some wonderful breakfast tips and, most importantly, showing that making healthier choices doesn’t have to mean giving up the foods you love. 🙌

We explored some simple, healthy alternative swaps that are easy to make and can really help fuel your training and support your goals. From breakfast ideas to everyday food choices, it was all about keeping things practical, achievable and enjoyable. 🍓🥑🥣

A huge thank you to everyone who joined in, asked questions and shared their own ideas. It was such a positive and engaging session!

Here’s to making small swaps, fuelling well and feeling great! 💪✨

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Tempest Road
Leeds
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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