Founded in 1863. Shaped by our past. Ready for our future.
We were founded and continue to be run on Christian principles, but our services are available to all. We support people of all faiths or no faith at all, and our staff are not required to share our founding beliefs.
Time to care properly
Being a charity means we answer to the people we support.
Every stage of life
25 services, from baby banks to older people’s care, across Yorkshire.
Faith-led, open to all
Guided by Catholic social teaching. Available to people of all faiths and none.
Supporting since 1863
Over 160 years. Today, 255 staff and volunteers and 9000+ people supported each year.
Our Services
We want everyone to reach their own potential, and we’ll provide practical and emotional support to help them get there.
Children’s Residential
Steps for Tomorrow is our signature model of care – a distinctive, trauma-informed, relationship based approach that defines who we are and how all of our homes will operate.
Adult Learning Disability Service
We currently provide support for over 50 people in their own homes across the Leeds Diocese. We aim to provide that support by using a Person-Centred Model that moves beyond ‘care.’
Community Based Initiatives
We deliver a variety of community-based initiatives across Yorkshire, from friendship groups and activity sessions to family support and wellbeing programmes.
School, Children & Family Service
Our school-based service provides therapeutic social work and psychological support for children, young people, families and school professionals.
Caritas Leeds
Caritas Leeds brings together the charitable outreach and social action taking place throughout the Diocese of Leeds. Coordinated by Catholic Care.
Get Involved
All over the diocese, people are giving up their time, talent, enthusiasm and money to support our work, because they believe in helping those among us who have the least. Could you be one of them?
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Become a Volunteer
Volunteering for a charity like Catholic Care is a great thing to do.
There are so many advantages – not just for us and the people we support, but for you, too!
Our charity has over 150 full and part-time staff and volunteers in a huge range of jobs and careers right across the Leeds Diocese. We’re very proud of our employment record, not least because our staff retention is so high.
Latest News
A message from our CEO on Employee Appreciation Day
Dear Catholic Care Team, Today is Employee Appreciation Day and I want to take a moment to sincerely thank each and every one of you for the...
Children’s Mental Health Week 2026
Children's Mental Health Week 2026 At Catholic Care, Children's Mental Health Week provided a meaningful opportunity to celebrate children's voices,...
A Visit to our Yeadon Friendship Group, from the Lord Mayor of Leeds
An important visit! On Tuesday 6th January, the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Dan Cohen, attended Catholic Care's Friendship Group in Yeadon. We...
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We want everyone to reach their own potential, and we’ll provide practical and emotional support to help them get there.
