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This house had been empty and derelict for 7 years before Latch purchased it after Leeds Empties put them in touch with the owners. This short film follows the story as it’s transformed into a fantastic family home, and hear…more

Made in Leeds TV followed up an empty house that they featured when we started refurbishing it last year. The house had been empty and derelict for 7 years and we’ve now refurbished it to provide a fantastic home. Watch…more

Mags has written a blog “People Power and Warm Homes” about the work we’re doing at Latch to make our homes warmer and more energy efficient. We’re reducing carbon emissions, improving health and lifting tenants out of fuel poverty by…more

This animation tells the story of how 3 Leeds social enterprises – Latch, Canopy and Gipsil – have between us brought back into use 46 long-term empty homes since 2012. We have attracted over £2million of Government funding into Leeds…more

Latch has now submitted a planning application to build four one bed houses on land at 1 Leopold Street. The houses will be built by Latch to Passivhaus standard, drastically reducing carbon emissions and the cost of heating the properties….more

It’s been a busy year for Latch! Thank you to all our friends, partners, funders, contractors, volunteers, tenants and supporters – we couldn’t do it without you!