It is with deep and heartfelt sadness that we learn of the death of Daria Pionko in Leeds on Weds 23rd December. Our deepest sympathies are extended to her family and friends and all those who knew and loved her. The murder of Daria comes at a particularly poignant time, less than 1 week after … Continue reading Death of Daria Pionko
A member of the Basis Yorkshire team has been very busy with a successful fundraising attempt! Carwen Jones, Young Persons Outreach Worker for Basis Young People, completed a sponsored ramble on Saturday 10th October. This was inspired by Countryfile’s ‘Children in Need Ramble’. Thousands of people took part in a ramble all across the UK to … Continue reading Fundraising Success
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