Basis Yorkshire are delighted to welcome Gemma Sciré into the role of Chief Executive Officer. Gemma has extensive experience across the voluntary and statutory sector and has worked across Leeds, West Yorkshire and Humber. Her experience ranges from outreach work with vulnerable groups, to work within the Strategy and Commissioning team on offending and drug … Continue reading New CEO: Gemma Sciré »

Rosie Campbell current CEO of Basis Yorkshire will be leaving the role to take up a research  post in the School of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds in mid September. She will be working on the Economic and Social Research Council funded 3 years participatory study of internet based sex work across … Continue reading Rosie Campbell OBE: Leaving CEO Role »

We are very pleased to be informed that we have been successful in our application to two funding bodies. Jimbo’s Fund have awarded us a grant which will contribute to the continuation of our Advice & Support Worker in the Basis Sex Work Project.  This worker provides specialist advice and support related to welfare benefits and … Continue reading Funding Success »

Basis Historic CSE project is up and running.  The project is a 1 year pilot to support any woman (18 years or older) living Leeds who experienced CSE a child.  The project will offer tailored support to women based on their need, and we have a fast track referral service to Together Women’s Counselling. Our … Continue reading New Historic CSE Post »

Please note that Genesis Leeds is now officially renamed as Basis Yorkshire, consisting of: Basis Sex Work Project, Basis Young People, Basis Historic CSE and our social enterprise Basis Yorkshire and Education. Our website is in the process of being updated, as is our social media branding, although this may take a few weeks but … Continue reading We are now officially Basis Yorkshire »