The Advonet Group
We are an independent advocacy charity based in Leeds, UK. Find out more on our website: https://advonet.org.uk
- February's monthly Club Night in Leeds for adults with a #LearningDisability will have a love and friendship theme! It's on Thursday 19th February from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Tickets are £10 on the door; carers/support go free. For any questions about the Club Night, please email askingyou@advonet.org.uk
- Yesterday, our staff got together to connect with each other and help with our plans for the next year. It was great to see so many colleagues talk about what's working well, what new work they're looking forward to and how we can improve what we do.
- Our next Pub Night for adults with a #LearningDisability is happening next Tuesday from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at The Griffin in Leeds! Entry costs £10 and we will have games, prizes and a relaxed atmosphere. For any questions, please email our team at askingyou@advonet.org.uk
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- Last week, our Friendship Group for adults with a learning disability were out tenpin bowling! They had a great time and look forward to this week's session. It's on Wednesday from 6pm-8pm and free to join. If you or someone you work with wants to join, refer at forms.office.com/e/8tMCeAEJYv
- We have some training dates coming this month and next for anyone who wants to #volunteer with us! They cover roles within our Asking You and @leedsautismaim.bsky.social teams and are free to attend. If you would like to sign up, please visit advonet.org.uk/2026/02/02/t...
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- Our timetable of Community #Advocacy Hubs in Leeds for February is out now! We'll be in Armley, Beeston, Chapeltown and Seacroft, as well as online or via phone on Wednesdays. Find out more about the Hubs and what they do by visiting our Community Advocacy page: advonet.org.uk/services/com...
- Our free Guide to Raising a Health Complaint has useful information on how to start a complaint, who to contact and who can help you with it. It comes with free letter templates and a list of FAQs about what the complaint process involves. The guide is available here: advonet.org.uk/resources/he...
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- If you would like to help manage the finances of a #charity, including expenses and payroll, we have the #JobVacancy for you! We're hiring a Finance Administrator to work in our Leeds office. To apply, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/12/02/j... #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs
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- #HolocaustMemorialDay 2026 is today. #HMD2026 is an opportunity for the nation to come together, remember persecutions of the past and stand against hatred and prejudice in the present. Learn more at hmd.org.uk
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- Next month, our #LearningDisability Day Opportunities service will be running another Pub Night at The Griffin in #Leeds! It's £10 to get in and wheelchair accessible. There will be tunes, games and prizes, as well as a warm welcome from our team. For any questions, email askingyou@advonet.org.uk
- Our quarterly #advocacy newsletter is out very soon and will have some exciting updates, including ones on our Learning Disability service! To sign up, please scan the QR code in the reel or visit eepurl.com/dvbhin #Leeds #charity
- Our free #SelfAdvocacy pack is available in Arabic, Polish, Tigrinya and Urdu. It can help you to plan and speak up for yourself in a variety of ways, including preparing for important meetings and phone calls. To download a copy, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...
- Last week, our #LearningDisability Day Opportunities Out and About Group visited @leedsartgallery.bsky.social to see the @pyramid-arts.bsky.social exhibition! The members loved it on Tuesday at their workshop. Even those that would normally shy away from arty activities got involved and had fun.
- Our #WinterWonderland Glow-themed Club Night for adults in Leeds with a #LearningDisability is on tomorrow at Popworld! Doors open from 6:30pm and tickets are £10 on the door. Carers/support go in for free. For any questions about the Club Night, please email us at askingyou@advonet.org.uk
- Our CHANGE team are recruiting #volunteers to help review their #EasyRead resources! As an Easy Read Quality Checker, you will get travel expenses and help with providing accessible info for adults with a #LearningDisability. To read more, please go to advonet.org.uk/join-us/volu... #VolunteerLeeds
- Today, our team marked #BrewMonday by getting together and having a chat! We had tea, biscuits and fresh fruit and took some time to share ideas of how we can boost our own #wellbeing @samaritans.bsky.social
- If you would like to work for a leading #advocacy charity and want to find out about our newest #JobVacancies first, we have a jobs mailing list! To receive updates, please sign up at eepurl.com/hOTTy9 #CharityJobs
- We have an online feedback form for anyone who has accessed our #advocacy, #LearningDisability and #autism services! If you or someone you work with would like to say how we did, please scan the QR code in the pic or visit tinyurl.com/advonetfeedback
- We are #HiringNow! There is a job vacancy for a Finance Administrator to help us with tasks such as payroll and processing purchase orders If you would like to apply, please go to advonet.org.uk/2025/12/02/j... #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs
- Our #LearningDisability Day Opportunities service is open for referrals! It is for adults with a learning disability aged 18 and over living in #Leeds. It runs regular weekly groups, doing activities such as cooking, arts and crafts. Find out how to refer at advonet.org.uk/referrals
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- We're recruiting new #volunteers for our Asking You and @leedsautismaim.bsky.social teams! This involves an induction, where you can learn about volunteer roles, building new skills and helping people to be heard. For more info, please scan the QR code or go to advonet.org.uk/news #VolunteerLeeds
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- There are only a couple of days left to apply for our Autism AIM Service Manager #JobVacancy! This role involves overseeing their project work, as well as building partnerships and helping autistic adults to be heard. To apply, please go to advonet.org.uk/2025/12/16/j... #HiringNow #CharityJobs
- Our next Club Night for adults with #LearningDisabilities at Popworld in #Leeds is in two weeks' time! This month's theme is #Winter Wonderland Glow and tickets are just £10 on the door. Carers/support for people attending go in for free.
- Some important phone calls can be hard, but our free #SelfAdvocacy Phone Call Planner can help. This resource can support you to plan what you want to say and get from a call, whether it's trying to access support or make a complaint. To get a free copy, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/se...
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- Worried about what to do to say warm this #winter? If so, our @change-people.bsky.social team have made this #EasyRead guide that has some useful tips. They include layering up, having hot drinks and visiting warm spaces such as libraries.
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- Want to lead our award-winning Autism AIM service? We are looking for a new Service Manager to oversee #Autism Hub sessions, build partnerships and join our Senior Leadership Team. To apply, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/12/16/j... #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #BradfordJobs #CharityJobs
- This month, we will be running Community #Advocacy Hubs in four locations across #Leeds! Find out more about our service and how it can help you to be heard here: advonet.org.uk/services/com...
- #HappyNewYear from all of us at The Advonet Group for 2026!
- Our friends at @touchstonesupport.bsky.social have made a #Winter Wellbeing Booklet for 2025, with info on #MentalHealth support in #Leeds. A free copy can be downloaded here: touchstonesupport.org.uk/winter-wellb...
- There are just a few days left to apply for our Finance Administrator #JobVacancy. It involves supporting our Finance team with tasks such as payroll and expenses. If you would like to join the team, please apply here: advonet.org.uk/2025/12/02/j... #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs
- Season’s Greetings from everyone at The Advonet Group! We wish you all the happiest of holidays.
- We have a guide to making a Health Complaint. This free #SelfAdvocacy tool goes through the complaint process and has letter templates to help you along the way. To see the guide, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/he...
- Our @leedsautismaim.bsky.social team have made a series of info guides on support at #Christmas2025, as well as a winter wellbeing guide and festive planner! The guides cover areas like bin days, supermarket opening times and food aid. See them all at leedsautismaim.org.uk/category/chr...
- Yesterday, Alan and Reece from our Day Opportunities service took part in Bright Sparks' Emporium Curioso performance at #Leeds Playhouse! They did two shows - one each in the afternoon and evening. Thanks to everyone who came and made it such a fun day!
- Our #LearningDisability Day Opportunities service will be closed for #Christmas from 3:30pm tomorrow. They will be back open from 9:30am on Tuesday 6th January. Find out when all our other services will be available at this time here: advonet.org.uk/2025/12/05/o...
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- Our #Christmas Club Night for adults with #LearningDisabilities at Popworld in #Leeds is tomorrow night from 6:30pm-9:30pm! There is a Christmas fancy dress theme and tickets are still £10 on the door, whilst carers/support go for free.
- Our award-winning #Autism AIM team are hiring a new Service Manager! This #JobVacancy involves building and maintaining partnerships, supporting AIM staff and being in our Senior Leadership Team. To apply, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/12/16/j... #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #BradfordJobs #CharityJobs
- For any big meetings coming up with services, our free #SelfAdvocacy Meeting Planner can help. This resource can help you to plan what you want to say in a meeting and list what outcomes you would like from it. To download a copy, please go to advonet.org.uk/resources/se...
- We are #HiringNow, looking for a Finance Administrator to join our Finance team! The role involves tasks such as processing invoices and payroll. If you would like to apply for this #JobVacancy, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/12/02/j... #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs
- Today, our #LearningDisability Day Opportunities and Asking You service went to watch a performance of Sleeping Beauty at the Carriageworks Theatre in #Leeds. They really enjoyed it! Also, we would like to wish our Project Worker Annette happy birthday for tomorrow 🎂
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- We have a new feedback form for anyone who has been to our #advocacy, autism and #LearningDisability services. Any feedback given will help us to improve what we do. If you would like to have your say on how we did, please scan the QR code or visit tinyurl.com/advonetfeedback
- Our #LearningDisability Day Opportunities service members had their #Christmas dinner at Toby Carvery in Chapel Allerton today - everyone loved the food!. A massive thank you to the wonderful staff for looking after us so well. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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- There is over a week left to apply for our part-time Universal Advocate #JobVacancy! If you would like to help people in Leeds to get their voices heard, this may be the role for you. To apply, please go to advonet.org.uk/2025/12/02/j... #HiringNow #CharityJobs #LeedsJobs
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- Our friends at @mindwellleeds.bsky.social have an online guide to wellbeing at #Christmas. It has links to local #MentalHealth services and a few wellbeing tips. Check it out at www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk/mindwell-fes...
- Want to know when we are open for #Christmas2025? In our latest news post, we have information on our seasonal closing dates for our #advocacy, autism and #LearningDisability services. To read more, please go to advonet.org.uk/2025/12/05/o...
- Our free #SelfAdvocacy pack has been translated into four languages - Arabic, Polish, Tigrinya and Urdu. The pack has several resources in one document, including a phone call planner and meeting planner. To download them, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...
