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The best way to search for information on the Leeds Directory is to use our two picture-based directories  

  • Community Directory – things to do and places to go (this is titled Connect with your Community on the homepage) 

 Each directory is then split into smaller sections of information or topics. 

You can also look in our More to Discover section on our landing page or the Information Hub if you need help with something specific. 

We also have special directories for things like: 

You can then click on pictures or the quick link below each picture icon to get more specific results. For example, choose “Builders” to just see results for builders within the building and decorating Services picture icon. 

You can also use our A to z of services to look through some popular topics.  

There are different ways you can use this directory to find the information you are looking for, such as;

Type a key word in the search bar

You can enter a keyword into the search bar and click search.

This will bring back all results that contain this word in their title, description and address.

When you search on our site, it looks for all the words you type in. This helps give you better results. 

For example, if you type personal care, it will only show results that have both words: “personal” and “care”. 

It’s best to use just 1 or 2 words when you search. 
If you don’t get many results, try using fewer words. 

Filter your results

An example of different filter optionsYou can filter by choosing from the options down the left-hand side of the screen. 

 

Choose a ‘category’ first and select Apply Filters. This will show all the results we have in that category. It will also open any additional relevant filters for that category to choose from. 

Use a postcode

On both our directory and activities calendar you can use your postcode and set a radius to return results that are closest to where you live.

An example of how to search via the postcode

To find services near you, you must type your full postcode. This helps us show how far away each service is. The distance is measured “as the crow flies” (a straight line).

You can also search by area. Just use the Area filter on the left side of the screen and pick the postcode area you want.

Yes, you can. You can print individual pages from your internet browser by selecting 'Print' in your browser menu. For a better print result, you may want to use the “Create favourites list” function. 

'Create Favourites' 

The “Create favourites list” function allows you to save pages from the Leeds Directory website to come back to later, send via email or print them out in booklet form. 

Here’s how:  

  1. To save a page, click the‘Add to favourites’button.  
    You can also use the‘Create favourites list’menu at the top of the page.  

  1. When you’re ready to print, click‘Create booklet’in the same menu.  
    You’ll be asked to add your details and send the booklet to your email.  

  1. You’ll get an emailwith your booklet as a PDF.  
    You can then print it from your computer.  

Different pictures of favourite buttons / links to click

There are a couple of tools which may help you identify the kind of help and support that you are looking for.

Help and Review Tool 

Not sure what help you need at home? The Help and Review Tool can guide you. 

It’s a short quiz that uses real-life situations to help you think about what support might make life easier. It then shows you services and tools that could help you live more independently. 

Leeds Directory Helpline 

Sometimes it is easier to talk to someone. Our Helpline staff are on hand Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm to help you navigate what you are looking for. We can provide information over the phone, by email or by post.  

Phone: 0113 378 4610 
Email: leedsdirectory@leeds.gov.uk

We try to include lots of different services, but we might not have everything. 

If you’re finding it hard to find what you need, please call our helpline. We can talk with you and help you use the site. 

Even if we don’t list the service you’re looking for, our guide to buying services can still help. It gives tips on what to ask and what to look out for. 

Know a good service, group or activity? We’d love to hear about it! You can tell us by phone, email, or by filling in our Recommend a Provider form. 

Technical Issues 

We’ve worked hard to make this site easy to use for everyone. If you have any problems or ideas to make it better, please Contact Us. 

Yes, choose Accessibility from the toolbar on the homepage and from there you can choose alternative languages, change the font size and change the contrast of the directory.  

The Ability Net website also has lots of information to help make your device easier to use.

Find out about our accessibility features by reading our accessibility statement.   

Last updated: 04/09/2025