coMmunity-led reseArch lab

Unleashes the lived experience of our least engaged communities to lead research and evaluation. Partnering with the University of Bradford, we work to gather learning and insights to inform the policy and practice of partners in the public, private and third sectors.

community-led research in action

Dying Matters

A multi-year campaign using arts, lived‑experience leadership to support ethnic minority women facing grief, dying and bereavement to inform NHS service design.

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Genomics

Support to the UK’s national genomics agenda by leading inclusive public engagement for policy on national genomics infrastructure.

Cultural Leadership

Research funded by Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership in partnership with York St Johns University. The research explores the characteristics and barriers faced by cultural leaders from underserved communities.

Beyond Hate

Beyond Hate convenes artists, cultural leaders, and activists to reflect on past work, strengthen collective learning, and inspire renewed action. The series aims to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and impactful future by building on previous efforts and deepening understanding of how communities can confront and move beyond hate together.

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Community Based Health Spaces

Is a place‑based wellbeing model being co‑designed by The Leap and the NHS. It aims to bring health support into familiar community spaces, reduce access barriers, and create culturally attuned services shaped directly by local residents’ needs.

Healthy Minds in Green Spaces

A partnership with Bradford NHS to design and deliver a creative communications campaign connecting communities with mental heath support and green spaces.