About OWLS
What do we do?
At OWLS we work to reduce loneliness and social isolation for seniors living in Burley, Hyde Park, Little Woodhouse, Headingley and Kirkstall. We help them to stay healthy and independent and enjoy life to the fullest.
Whether it’s arranging social events, helping people meet each other, assisting with the weekly shop or just a voice at the other end of the phone - we’re here to help.
Where do we operate?
Currently we work within Headingley, Burley, Hyde Park, Little Woodhouse and Kirkstall.
Take a look at the map which shows the boundary from which we can accept members.
If you do not live within our area of work, you may want to get in touch with one of the neighbouring organisations supporting older people:
Bramley Elderly Action
Covers Bramley, Swinnow and parts of Stanningley
Phone number: 0113 236 1644
Caring Together in Woodhouse and Little London
Covers Leeds City Centre, Woodhouse, Little London, parts of LS17
Phone number: 0113 243 0298
Hawksworth Older People’s Support (HOPS)
Covers Hawksworth Wood
Phone number: 0113 228 5552
Moor Allerton Elderly Care (MAECare)
Covers Moortown, Alwoodley, Shadwell
Phone number: 0113 226 0371
Older People’s Action in the Locality (OPAL)
Covers Cookridge, Ireland Wood, Tinshill, Holt Park, Adel and Bramhope – Leeds 16 above the Ring Road
Phone number: 0113 261 9103
Supporting the Elderly People (STEP)
Covers Far Headingley, West Park Upper
Phone number: 0113 275 7988
You can find full details of all Leeds Neighbourhood Network Schemes which support older people throughout Leeds on a map and in a list, produced by Leeds Older People’s Forum.
Volunteer with us!
From helping out with our activities to simply having a chat with our members, our volunteers are crucial in helping us make a difference!
To find out more about volunteering with us, click the link below.
Community Activism
Have your say! Many of our activities are set up and run by passionate people within our community.
We love hearing amazing ideas from our community activists! Their support allows us to run activities, events, and projects that local people are passionate about. Want to make a change? Contact us!
“It’s just a voice on the telephone, but it’s a voice of warmth and comfort. ”