Yorkshire Forward is the Regional Development Agency behind the economic regeneration of the region. It aims to make a positive difference by investing in jobs, improving towns and cities, and in supporting businesses. Over the past year, Yorkshire Forward has created and safeguarded more than 27,000 new jobs; helped create and attract more than 1,100 new businesses, provided nearly 66,000 learning opportunities and attracted more than £333 million private finance.

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Activities undertaken in the last 12 months

• Pupil mentoring
  
  Six volunteers mentored pupils at the South Leeds Stadium study support centre for 1 term.
• South Leeds high Numeracy Mentoring
  
  3 Volunteers are giving one to one numeracy support to pupils at South Leeds High School.
• Business Mentor
  
  A senior staff member is mentoring the Deputy Head of a South Leeds High School.