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Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · 19h

...and we’re kicking off!

But how does it actually work?

Every donation made this week will be DOUBLED, as Big Give match your donation.

That means:
£5 becomes £10
£7.50 becomes £15
£10 becomes £20
£20 becomes £40
& so on!

You MUST donate via our Big Give campaign: buff.ly/dyKkkVW

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Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · 1d

Tomorrow at midday our Big Give campaign goes live!

We’re raising funds to support women who are rough sleeping (including those more hidden).

Make sure you donate to our Big Give campaign page tomorrow to DOUBLE your donation: buff.ly/dyKkkVW

Support women who rough sleep today.

8th-15th Oct

Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · 7d

NEXT WEEK! 📣

The Big Give is extremely important to us, as it not only gives us dedicated funding to support homeless women but also allows us to max donations via match funding.

Donations MUST be made via The Big Give between 8th and 15th Oct 2025: buff.ly/De1SHLD

Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · 9d

Our drop-in sessions are for current and former women and non-binary sex workers, and people who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation.

Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · 9d

Drop-in on Wednesday 1st Oct (1-3pm), we will be joined by researchers from WYCA to talk about what makes you feel safe or unsafe in the local area, and what could be done to help you feel safer. This is as part of the Mayor’s consultation on serious violence.

Graphic with text: Serious Violence Consultation. 1st October, 1pm-3pm @ Basis drop-in. We will be joined by researchers from WYCA to talk about what makes you feel safe or unsafe in the local area, and what could be done to help you feel safer. This is as part of the Mayor’s consultation on serious violence. Voucher or cash payment of £25 per participant. With glass jar decorating.

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Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · 12d

Today (26th Sept) is World Contraception Day!

The aim of today is to raise awareness of all contraceptive methods available. If you want to talk through some of your options, we have Leeds Sexual Health with us during Wed drop-in sessions.

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Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · 13d

Save the date!📣

We’re excited to announce that we are one of the charities chosen for the Women and Girls Match Fund by Big Give to get DOUBLE the donations between midday 8th and midday 15th October 2025!

Donations MUST be made via The Big Give page:
buff.ly/De1SHLD

Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · 16d

📣Leeds Women's Rough Sleeping Census 2025 is starting this week!📣

If you are a woman or non-binary person who has experienced homelessness or insecure housing in the past 3 months and would like to get involved, you can come to any of our drop-in sessions this week (Mon, Tue, Wed, 1pm-3pm).

📣Leeds Women's Rough Sleeping Census 2025 is starting this week!📣

Ourselves and partner charities will be conducting the 2025 survey throughout the week. If you are a woman or non-binary person who has experienced homelessness or insecure housing in the past 3 months and would like to get involved, you can come to any of our drop-in sessions this week (Mon, Tue, Wed, 1pm-3pm).

£5 voucher for taking part. All participation is voluntary and anonymous.

📣Leeds Women's Rough Sleeping Census 2025 is starting this week!📣

Open to women, including cisgender, transgender, and non-binary people accessing women’s / support services.
Aged 18 or over
Experiencing homelessness, including:
Rough sleeping (e.g. outdoors, in vehicles, A&E, stations)
Hidden homelessness (e.g. sofa surfing, unsafe/insecure housing)
Engaging with outreach, drop-ins, or day centres

Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · 19d

We're hiring!📣 We're looking for a Team Leader of the CSE Service (maternity cover)!

Line manage the staff of the Young People’s Team and oversee the delivery of 1:1 and group-based support to young people in our service.

Apply now: buff.ly/Kt0fuqF

#Leeds #Charity

Graphic with text: We're hiring! Team Leader - CSE Service (maternity cover)

Graphic with text: Team Leader - CSE Service. An exciting opportunity to join the team at Basis Yorkshire as Team Leader of the CSE Service. You will line manage the staff of the Young People’s Team and work with the management team oversee the delivery of 1:1 and group-based support to young people in our service offering high quality, effective safety advice, information and support, enabling young people to navigate exploitative and abusive relationships. Deadline: Rolling
Salary: £32,287 (FTE)
Hours: 28 - 35 hrs, 1 year

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Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · 20d

We need toiletries!📣 We're running low on body soap, shampoo, conditioner and deodorant! Toiletries are given out to people we support, sometimes in crisis. If you're able to donate unopened toiletries, please drop them off at our office, Mon-Wed, Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm.

DM us for more info!

Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · 21d

15 – 21 September is Brook's #SHW25 & the theme is Chronically Online

From dating apps to AI, Sexual Health Week 2025 explores how being online is influencing attitudes & behaviours around sex, relationships & sexual health.

brook.org.uk/shw

Graphic with text: #SexualHealthWekk Chronically Online: Love, sex and relationships. 15-21 September 2025

Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · 22d

We have Leeds Sexual Health with us during Wednesday drop-in sessions, 1pm-3pm!

You can also book an appointment with LSH via our dedicated Sexual Health Phone - 07710304306

Leeds Sexual Health Drop-in at Basis. WEDNESDAY 17th SEPT
WEDNESDAY 24th SEPT
WEDNESDAY 1st OCT
WEDNESDAY 8th OCT
WEDNESDAY 15th OCT
Sexual Health Phone - 07710304306
You can contact this dedicated number for appointments with
Leeds Sexual Health.

Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · 23d

We're proud to have signed this open letter by Decrim Now and other sex worker-led groups, calling on the government to urgently strengthen the social security system to prevent more women from being driven into sex work by financial need.

Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · 26d

For Sex Worker Pride (14th Sept), we will be running a Sex Worker Pride zine-making drop-in on Wed 17th Sept, 1pm-3pm!☂️

Our drop-in sessions are for current and former women and non-binary sex workers, and people who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation.

Graphic of a collage with various red umbrella photos and ripped pieces of paper. Text reads: Sex Worker Pride. Zine Making Drop-in. 1pm-3pm Wed 17th Sept.

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Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · 28d

Thank you if you've already sent over your memories for our 30th anniversary!🧡🎉🎂

If you would like to contribute any memories, whether that be stories, quotes, photographs or something else, please get in touch with us at [email protected]

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Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · 29d

It's Know Your Number Week! Having high blood pressure puts you at risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease.

Have your blood pressure checked at our drop-in!
Wednesday 10th Sept, 1pm-3pm

This space is dedicated to all SWs and people who have experienced exploitation

Graphic with pipes. Text reads: Ideal blook pressure is under 120/80mmHg. 1 in 2 strokes and heart attacks are the result of high blood pressure. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms - the first sign could be a heart attack or stroke. It can also cause kidney disease,
dementia and
other illnesses.

Graphic with outline of blood pressure machine. Text reads: It is important you know your numbers! When you know your numbers (through routine testing), you can take steps to access treatment and support needed to lower your blood pressure. You can now have your blood pressure test done @ Basis during drop in!

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Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · Sep 7

Drop-in on Tuesday 9th Sept is cancelled due to staff training. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Drop-in will still be running on Monday and Wednesday!

Graphic with text reading: "Tuesday drop-in cancelled. Drop-in on Tuesday 9th September is cancelled due to staff training. We apologise for the inconvenience caused."

Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · Sep 5

On Sun 7th Sept at 3pm the government will send an alarm to all compatible phones even if set on silent. Many people experiencing domestic abuse have a 2nd phone

If that phone makes a sound it could put countless lives in danger

Make sure you know how to turn off your alerts

Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · Sep 3

Sometimes getting the right support in the first place can be the most difficult step.

Becoming a Friend of Basis directly contributes to sex workers and people of all ages who have experienced sexual exploitation and their path to empowerment.

Donate now and empower someone today: buff.ly/jhNtNDS

Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · Sep 1

Under 1 week left to apply!📣 We're looking for a Team Leader of the CSE Service (maternity cover)!

Line manage the staff of the Young People’s Team and work with the management team to support young people navigate exploitative and abusive relationships

Apply now: buff.ly/ONNhXl2

#Leeds #Charity

Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · Aug 29

Join us on Mon 8th September 2pm for our third planning session for this year’s women’s rough sleeping census week

Let’s work together to reach out, amplify voices and create real impact for women’s experiences of homelessness in Leeds.

Book a spot now: buff.ly/ie9n0z9

Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · Aug 28

Syphilis is on the rise in England, but what is it and can it be treated?

At Basis, our staff are able to offer 3-site testing from Mon- Fri (excluding Thur), 9:30am-4pm

Leeds Sexual Health are also at the office every Wed between 1-3pm!

#sexualhealthawareness #GetTested

Graphic with text: Syphilis
Syphilis diagnoses has risen almost 25% from 2019 to 2024
It can be passed during sex including vaginal, oral
and anal sex (if you do not use a condom). It can also via needles. Symptoms can be mild & hard to notice:

Stage one is small sores (ulcers) on vagina, penis or anus, or even around mouth, hands or bottom.
Stage two is swollen glands, white or grey warts on vagina, penis or anus, rash on palms of hands or soles of feet, which can spread, hair-loss and flu-like symptoms.
If untreated it can cause serious damage to brain, nervous system, heart and eyes.
It can take three weeks or more for symptoms to appear!

Graphic with text: Testing:
Swabs will be taken from any sores, and a blood test will also be taken. This test will show syphilis even if you don’t have symptoms. Treatment:
It is treated with antibiotics - this could be an injection or tablets.
You will need to be retested 6 and 12 weeks after starting treatment. Prevention:
Currently no vaccine available.
Use a condom when having sex (vaginal, anal or oral - use a dam to cover vagina).
Do not share needles if taking drugs.

Graphic with text: If you are concerned with your sexual health or believe you may be displaying any of these symptoms, speak to a member of staff and get tested at the office, on outreach or on a home visit. Sexual health phone: 07710304306. Office phone:
01132430036. Alternatively: Leeds Sexual Health are at Basis every Wednesday!
From 1-3pm

Where a specialist Sexual Health nurse can provide further information, testing, treatment options and vaccination (depending on availability).

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Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · Aug 26

For our drop-in session tomorrow, we want some art added to our memory book for our 30th anniversary of Basis Yorkshire! 🎉🎨

1-3pm, Wednesday 27th August

Our drop-in sessions are for current and former women and non-binary sex workers, and people who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation.

Graphic with text: Basis Yorkshire, 30th year anniversary! Drop-in session, Wednesday 27th August, 1pm-3pm. Add to our memory book. Our drop-in sessions are for current and former women and non-binary sex workers, and people who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation.

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Basis Yorkshire @basisyorkshire.bsky.social · Aug 21

We want to support people to lead the lives they want and deserve to have. Through removing barriers and making sure support systems are in place, we work with people to empower them.

Donate now and empower someone today: buff.ly/jhNtNDS

#Empowerment #CommunitySupport #FriendsofBasis

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