Help Us Build the Next Chapter of House of Leyla

Aim

We're crowdfunding £25,000 to expand House of Leyla with improved heating, specialist equipment and new women's health programmes.

Three years ago, 212 people backed our first Crowdfunder and helped us open the doors to House of Leyla. If you were one of them, thank you. What you helped create is now a place where people come to move, rest, connect and feel that they belong. It really has made such a difference to so many people’s lives.

People love to give and do good

It’s always upset me when I hear “everyone is out for themselves”. Mostly, I feel sad for the person who believes this and for whatever happened in their life to lead them to that conclusion.

But I also feel sad that this idea gets passed on and that being reflected right back at them can seem to prove their point.

Thankfully, I wasn’t open to this idea when I was told, “No one will just give you money to help you build a yoga studio and wellness space.”

I confidently said, “You’ll see… people love to give and do good.”

I was right. 212 of you gifted me your money, and because you did, I managed to create this.

I am so grateful for your belief in me and for dreaming my vision with me. I’m not sure you’d believe me if I told you some of the stories of those who have benefited from your contribution.

What your kindness made possible

People who have lost their parents have found moments of peace on our mats. People going through cancer have come for comfort, rest and support.

People who have lost their husbands and wives have left their homes for the first time to walk into ours. Coming here has become a consistent reason to leave the house, connect with others and not feel so alone.

Children whose anxiety was once so overwhelming they would vomit before school are now performing on stages after gaining confidence through mindful practices.

Couples who were struggling with a lifestyle that was making them sick have made changes through a whole new way of eating and, most importantly, rediscovering the self love and self care that had been lost many years ago.

I could go on. There are so many stories of people finding their way back to themselves, finding friendship and finding a reason to keep going through some of the hardest times in their lives.

ALL POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU.

Our café is part of this too. Somewhere to nourish our bodies and our hearts, make friends or simply be around other people. You don’t have to come with someone to feel that you belong.

A home away from home.

Everyone is welcome here, whatever your age, body, experience or ability. We will meet you where you are, with patience, care and encouragement.

Three years in, I truly believe this is only the beginning of the positive impact we can have on our community and the surrounding areas.

But our home needs your help

I have been struggling to keep up with everything we need to keep our space open.

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep the building warm in winter. We have a large space with no central heating, and the cost of heating it is becoming too much.

We lose members and customers every winter because they can’t bear the cold. Of course, we provide blankets and hot water bottles, but even these don’t feel enough when the temperatures drop.

With the rising cost of electricity, I fear I won’t be able to get us through another winter without help.

I need your help to save our home.

We’re raising £25,000 to improve our heating, invest in equipment and help us build the next chapter of House of Leyla.

A warmer home and more ways to support you

We want to invest in infrared heating and temperature controls to keep our shala comfortable through winter and introduce hot yoga classes for those who enjoy practising in warmth.

This will give our community more choice, with classes focused on movement, strength, flexibility and time to breathe, while continuing to offer practices at comfortable temperatures for those who prefer them.

In this next chapter, I also want to invest in specialist strength and movement equipment that will help us offer more ways to move and care for our bodies. More ways to support people with what they’re struggling with and help them find their balance again.

The love and care are already here. I need your help to give this home the practical things it needs to keep going and grow.

Giving women’s health the attention it deserves

We will be investing in women’s health education and support, from helping teens understand their bodies and cycles to supporting women through perimenopause and menopause.

This is something I feel extremely passionate about. I feel it’s time we step up and give women’s health the attention and importance it deserves.

I want women and girls to have somewhere they can ask questions, share their experiences and feel listened to. Somewhere they can learn about their changing bodies and feel supported through those changes.

And I want to bring men into these conversations too. Helping them understand women’s cycles and experiences can help them support their partners and daughters with more understanding and care.

A place for men to feel supported too

We have hosted many men’s support groups since our doors opened three years ago.

In this next chapter, we plan to work closely with local gyms and charities to make House of Leyla even more of a hub for men to come and feel safe, voice their struggles and be supported in brotherhood.

Everyone deserves somewhere they can be heard. Somewhere they don’t have to carry everything on their own.

Will you help us build what comes next?

Whether you helped us at the beginning or have only just discovered us, I would love you to be part of this next chapter.

Please donate if you can, choose one of our rewards or share our story with someone who might believe in it too.

If you can’t give money, please know that sharing this campaign and telling people about our space is a lovely way to help.

You helped me turn a dream into a home. Now I’m asking you to help me keep it warm, keep its doors open and continue the work we’ve started together.

Thank you for your kindness, your belief and your love.

Leyla 🤍

Funding method

All or nothing – this project will only receive pledges if it reaches its target of £25,000 by 31st October 2026 at 11:43am