Leeds Dads: Charity supporting men in fatherhood 'like no one else' shortlisted for National Diversity Award

Geha Pandey
By Geha Pandey
Published 12th Sep 2023, 16:04 BST
Updated 12th Sep 2023, 16:05 BST
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A Leeds charity inspiring dads to take an active parenting role is in the running for a top national award.

Leeds Dads, which was launched in 2011 by Errol Murray, has been shortlisted for a Community Organisation Award, in the gender category at the National Diversity Awards.

More than 90,000 nominations were put forward for the accolades, which aims to honour charities, campaigners and activists working to combat injustice and discrimination in different ways.

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Leeds Dads aims to bring together a diverse community of fathers in the city, encouraging them to meet, support each other and engage with their preschool children.

Leeds Dads is shortlisted for a National Diversity Awards 2023. Pictured is Errol Murray, founder of Leeds Dads. Photo: Jonathan GawthorpeLeeds Dads is shortlisted for a National Diversity Awards 2023. Pictured is Errol Murray, founder of Leeds Dads. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
Leeds Dads is shortlisted for a National Diversity Awards 2023. Pictured is Errol Murray, founder of Leeds Dads. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Founder Mr Murray said: “We aim to win this award because literally no one else is working to support dads into fatherhood like we do.”