Unity in the Community


Unity Housing Association is aware of its social responsibility as a "Registered Social Landlord," which is why we are committed to providing choice, improving life opportunities and addressing inequalities. Getting involved in our local and the wider community, helps us to fulfil our unique role of being the only BME housing association in Leeds.


Shared Ownership Developments

Unity believes in giving people every opportunity to own and manage their own property and as such has created several developments featuring shared-ownership properties, for instance the Highfields (Wortley), the...

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Employing Local People

When building new developments, Unity works in partnership to employ local people including tenants, as apprentices. In some cases, the apprentices have gone on to secure further training opportunities or permanent...

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Digital Inclusion

Unity is happy to help tenants and the wider community adjust to the digital age by providing our own computer workshops to help people develop their IT skills and practise using the Internet. Processes such as...

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Unity's Employment Services

Unity has a dedicated Employment Team who work largely, but not exclusively with our tenants to help them identify and prepare for training and job opportunities. They can help with practical skills such as CV...

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Work Experience Opportunities

Unity works in partnership with local schools and colleges to give young people experience of working in an office environment. In the past, Unity has also employed women from Nari Ekta – an Asian womens’ training...

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Community & Neighbourhood Outreach

Unity aims to have a presence in the communities in which our tenants live. We want to make it easy for tenants who live across the city to talk to us and to access our facilities which is why we are proud to...

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Chapeltown Development Trust

The Chapeltown Development Trust aims to promote the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of Chapeltown and increase regeneration opportunities in the neighbourhood. They are based at Unity Business Centre....

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