ALT Graphic: Deep purple background overlaid with a solid red umbrella. Text on top reads: What does the red umbrella mean. Basis Yorkshire logo in the bottom left corner.

ALT Graphic: Deep purple background overlaid with a solid red umbrella. Text on top reads: What does the red umbrella mean? The red umbrella is the global symbol of sex workers' rights, solidarity, protection, and resistance. First used in 2001, sex workers marched through Venice carrying red umbrellas to protest violence, stigma, unsafe working conditions, and human rights abuses.

ALT Graphic: Deep purple background overlaid with a solid red umbrella. Bottom of graphic has three images of red umbrella movements. Text on top reads: The red umbrella represents: Protection from violence and discrimination. Solidarity within sex worker communities. Resistance against criminalisation and harmful policies. Recognition of sex workers' rights, safety, and autonomy.

ALT Graphic: Deep purple background overlaid with a solid red umbrella. Image in middle of screen is a blurred wide shot of red umbrellas in the rain. Text on top reads: Stand under the umbrella. All sex workers deserve safety, dignity, autonomy, and labour rights, not criminalisation or exclusion. At Basis we will always: prioritise sex workers voices. Challenge stigmas. Advocate for sex workers' rights.

ALT Graphic: Light green wavy background. Four images of characters in film/television associated with sex work (pictured: Cassie and Maddy from Euphoria, Margo from Margo's got money troubles, Vivian from Pretty Women). Basis Yorkshire logo on bottom of image. Text reads: Why do people do sex work? (According to the media). The media has presented many 'versions' of sex work over the years, some more harmful than others.

ALT Graphic: Light green wavy background. Three images of characters from TV/Film associated with sex work (Pictured: Leo Grande, Diary of a Call Girl, group of women from Hustlers). Text reads: Characters are often justified as sex workers. The media not only moralises being in or out of this profession but also the mechanisms someone enters it. Really its... none of your business!

ALT Graphic: Light green wavy lines in background. Four images of characters from film/television shown. Text reads: Sex work is no less valid than any other form of work. Sex work is not always exploitative or a last resort. Read more about the impact of media portrayals of sex work in a new article on our website! Stay conscious of representations.

ALT Graphic: Gradient blue and red background. Large white bold text on top. Basis Yorkshire logo in bottom left corner. Text reads: Stand with sex workers. International Sex Workers Day 2nd June 2026.

ALT Graphic: Gradient blue and red background. Large white bold text on top. Text reads: The History. On the 2nd of June 1975, over 100 sex workers began an 8-day occupation of Saint-Nizier Church in Lyon, France. They demanded an end to stigma, police harassment and child removal. They demanded justice for those who had experienced violence and expressed anger about their criminalised and exploitative living conditions. This day marked the start of an international movement.

ALT Graphic: Gradient blue and red background. Large white bold text on top. Text reads: How can you help? 1. Uplift the voices of sex workers, follow: @decrimnow @scotland4decrim @ecp_org @sexworkhive @nationaluglymugs @leedssxworkercollective 2. Email your MP to decriminalise sex work: DecrimNow have an excellent guide on their website of questions to ask your local MP, find it under VOTE4DECRIM. 3. Follow us! Basis Yorkshire supports sex workers directly, campaigns for better working conditions, and conducts key research to influence policy.

ALT Graphic: Gradient blue and red background. Large white bold text on top. Basis Yorkshire log in bottom left corner. Text reads: Be an Active Ally. International sex workers day 2nd June 2026.

ALT Graphic with text: We're hiring! Communications and Fundraising Assistant. Under 1 week left! Basis Yorkshire

ALT Graphic with text: Basis Yorkshire. Communications and Fundraising and Assistant. We are looking for a new member of staff to help us with communications and community fundraising, whether it's to promote our services, to fundraise within the community, or to promote a campaign to end stigma and other forms of injustice that those supported by the charity endure. Deadline Deadline: 9th June Salary: 24,479 479 (FTE) Hours: 28 hrs (0.8FTE)

ALT Graphic with photo in background of person typing on keyboard. Basis Yorkshire logo. Text: Working with Women Sex Workers Open Course. 9 June 2026. 10.30am-3.30pm. Online CPD-certified training courses. Sign up now. £90.

ALT Graphic with photo in background of person typing on keyboard. Basis Yorkshire logo. Text: Working with Women Sex Workers Open Course. This course covers:• The varied sectors of and routes into sex work• Challenging myths and prejudices that sex workers face• Laws governing sex work including different legal models• Sex workers’ experiences with safety, crime & violence• Support needs & barriers for sex workers in accessing mainstream services• Ways to make your service sex-worker friendly and inclusive• Best practice principles & approaches for working with sex workers

ALT Graphic: Hot sand image with Basis Yorkshire logo in lop left corner. Text reads: Staying safe in hot weather. Anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot. However, people experiencing homelessness are at a much higher risk.

ALT Graphic: Sunset image on upper half of screen. Text reads: What are the risks? Homelessness can limit access to shelter, water, and medical aid, alongside an increased need to move in extreme conditions. Hidden homelessness, which can include sofa surfing, walking for hours, and staying in public spaces, disproportionately affects women who are less likely to be noticed or offered support.

ALT Graphic: Image of dachshund lying in the sun sleepily on lower quarter of screen. Text reads: Exhaustion vs Heatstroke. Heat exhaustion is the body's response to an excessive loss of water and salt. Symptoms include paleness and sweating, rapid heart rate, muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting and dizziness/fainting. Lie down in a cool area Remove outer clothing Use cool water or wet cloths to cool skin Hydrate (if fully conscious) Seek medical advice or call an ambulance if no improvements. Heatstroke is a condition caused by your body overheating, with your body temperature becoming dangerously high. It can be a life-threatening emergency, and untreated symptoms can include seizures, confusion, and unconsciousness. Call for an ambulance immediately Lie in a cool, shaded area Remove clothing and wet skin with cool water Hydrate (if fully conscious) If unconscious, position the individual on their side and clear their airway.

ALT For those experiencing, or at risk, of homelessness, some hubs/spaces in Leeds are: St. George's Crypt - 0113 245 9061 St. Anne's Resource Centre 0113 281 6906 - Latch 0113 237 4482 - Leeds Women's Aid 0113 246 0401 -

ALT Graphic with text: CLOSED MONDAY 25TH MAY. On Monday 25th May our office will be closed due to the bank holiday. There will be no drop-in or outreach on this day. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

ALT Graphic with Basis Yorkshire logo. Text reads: We're hiring! Navigation and Support Worker (Sex Work and Sexual Exploitation). Navigation and Support Worker (DV and Housing). Under 1 week left!

ALT Graphic with Basis Yorkshire logo. Text reads: Navigation and Support Worker (Sex Work). You will provide appropriate emotional and practical 1-to-1 support to women involved in sex work and those who are sexually exploited, who often experience stigma and face barriers to accessing services. You will be enabling people to access support and navigate services. You will contribute to wider team responsibilities including outreach, drop in and duty. Deadline: 27th May (midday)Salary: £30,084 (FTE) Hours: 35 hrs

ALT Graphic with Basis Yorkshire logo. Text reads: Navigation and Support Worker (DV and Housing). You will provide appropriate emotional and practical 1-to-1 support to women involved in sex work and those who are sexually exploited, who often experience stigma and face barriers to accessing services. This role will specifically focus on those who are experiencing DV, support will include addressing housing needs. You will be enabling people to access support and navigate services. You will contribute to wider team responsibilities including outreach, drop in and duty. Deadline: 27th May (midday)Salary: £30,084 (FTE) Hours: 35 hrs

ALT Graphic: Bright blue background with white and yellow patterns. Basis Yorkshire logo in the top right corner. Image of three people back-facing in the centre. Text reads: Mental health awareness week. Mental health = overall health. Many things can impact our mental health but instead of focusing on the negatives let's look at how we can improve our wellbeing!

ALT Graphic: Bright blue background with white and yellow patterns. Basis Yorkshire logo in the top right corner. Text reads: Actions for your health. Everyone deserves a calm mind. Creativity: Chill activities is a great way to help ease stress and anxiety. Music, colouring, and writing can all help! We often run fun activities in our drop-ins. Talking: It can take a lot of courage to tell someone else how we’re feeling. Talking things through with a person we trust can feel like a relief and make us feel less alone. Step outside (even briefly): Fresh air, a short walk, or just sitting outside can help shift your mood, even for a few minutes.

ALT Graphic: Bright blue background with white and yellow patterns. Basis Yorkshire logo in the top right corner. Text reads: Basis is here to support you. Basis Yorkshire offers mental health and wellbeing services to all women and non-binary people who sex work, and/or faced sexual exploitation. We also run community drop-ins Monday to Wednesday, 1-3 PM. Find more details on our website, or feel free to call if you have any questions. If you are an adult, call us on 0113 243 0036 or email info-basis@basisyorkshire.org.uk. If you are a young person or concerned for friend, find resources in our bio.

ALT Graphic: Red background. Image of a young teen on the right, standing and facing sideways. Basis Young People logo in the top left. Text reads: Improving CSE responses for the LGBTQ community. Free! 14th May 2026. 9:30 am - 12:00 pm. Reminder Learn.