Skippko, who are based in Bramley, was given the Fred Moore Institutional Award by the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) on Monday at the launch of the Tall Tales exhibition in West Yorkshire Playhouse.

The Tall Tales exhibition is the culmination of a two-and-a-half year project aimed at reducing the isolation and improving the self esteem of older people in the city.

It features work created by 18 older people's groups together with 10 pieces of artwork created by local schools and older people.
All the artworks created started with the theme of Books and Stories, and the pieces made reflect the ideas and experiences of each of the groups.

From a 3D version of a typical 1930s back-to-back terraced house, to textile hangings about different life experiences, the work is a unique collection of people's memories, stories and ideas.

Skippko brings people together through large and small scale workshop programmes, related events, exhibitions and training.
In their feedback NIACE said that "Skippko demonstrated innovation and good practise in the promotion of learning opportunities for older people in Leeds".

The exhibition will be on show at Leeds Central Library Gallery and at the West Yorkshire Playhouse from March 4 to 28.