Leeds Anchors
The Leeds Anchor Network was formed in 2018 and brings together 14 of the city's largest employers - including the council, NHS trusts, higher and further education, culture, and utilities.
Together they focus on areas where they can make a key difference for the people of Leeds either as an employer, through their procurement, through service delivery or as a civic partner.
Anchor Networks
- 'Anchors' are defined as large organisations that are rooted in a place and are invested in the development of their local areas.
- Since 2018, large public sector organisations and utility companies in Leeds have been working together as Anchors to deliver inclusive growth and make a positive difference for people in Leeds.
- Given their scale and influence, the decisions they make about how they operate can make a significant contribution to local employment, business growth, skills, incomes, health and wellbeing.
Measuring Impact
- The Leeds Anchor Network is all about turning theory into practice and making the best possible use of the combined power we have as a network.
- We demonstrate the practical steps that anchors can take to boost their contribution to inclusive growth and make a real difference to local employment, incomes, the city’s net zero carbon goals, and its economy.
- We use the Leeds Progression Framework self-assessment tool that helps anchor organisations to self-assess where they are now, where they want to be and how to get there.
Procurement Hub
Access our new Procurement Pipeline Hub where you can explore the latest procurement pipelines, stay ahead of upcoming opportunities, and ensure your business is ready to engage with the public sector.
Collective Impact
- Leeds Anchor Network employs over 55,000 people
- Nearly 2,000 apprentices
- Spent over £720m in the Leeds economy in 2020/21
- Reduced their CO2 emissions by over 21,000 tonnes in 2020/2021
- Collectively they make a significant contribution to Leeds
