Volunteering Groups

Hello! We're Leeds RAG.

We’re here to help make your time at Leeds unforgettable whilst making a difference to the lives of those truly in need.

We’ve come a long way from our humble beginnings handing out old clothes and have grown into a society that donated over £250,000 to charity in 2011!

 The 2010 Leeds RAG Fashion Show was voted as Leeds University Union's:

Hitches, Projects & Challenges

Find out about the following events that will be taking place this year by clicking on the links below. Hitchhikes and project places are available to purchase now. Get your place now to avoid missing out. 

• RAG Amsterdam Hitch, 2nd to 6th February 2012.
• RAG Hellrunner, 11th February 2012.
• RAG Jailbreak Hitch, 17th March 2012.
• RAG Hitchhike to Morocco, 19th March 2012.
• RAG Skydive, 11th March 2012.
• RAG Bike to Berlin, 19th to 27th March 2012.
• RAG Tour to France, 19th to 25th March 2012.
• RAG Three Peaks Challenge, 13th to 15th April 2012.
• RAG Three Peaks Challenge, 5th to 7th May 2012.
• RAG Kili Climb, 8th to 18th June 2012.
• RAG Kili Climb, 4th to 14th July 2012.
• RAG Ghana Project, Mid-July to Mid August 2012 (Dates TBC).
• RAG Croatia Race to Soundwave Hitch, July 2012.
• RAG Kili Climb, 22nd August to 1st September 2012.
• RAG Honduras Project End June to End July 2012
• RAG Everest Base Camp Project Approx 17th March to 14th April 2012
• RAG Uganda Project Month One Mid-June to Mid-July (dates TBC)
• RAG Uganda Project Month Two Mid-July to Mid-August (dates TBC)
• RAG Thailand Project Group One Mid June- Mid July (dates TBC)
• RAG Thailand Project Month Two Mid July- Mid August (dates TBC)

The RAG Awards

This year we held our first ever RAG Awards to celebrate all of our amazing members. On an evening to remember at Alea Casino, 15 awards were given to the individuals and events that have made 2011/12 truly special, which were met by cheers and often tears from the winners.


We received over 212 nominations for the awards which were presented by George Stride and the outgoing RAG Committee of 2011-12. On the evening we also premiered our ‘Our Year’ video, celebrating the achievement of our members and our fundraising achievements for this year. And the winners are.....

Best Promotion : Safer Sex Ball

Best New Event : Take Me Out

Best RAG Event Committee/Team : Fashion Show Stylists

Most Innovative Fundraiser : Charlie Ensor and Paddy Ward

RAG Newcomer of the Year : Julian Fang

RAG Committee Member of the Year : Grace Winter and Sophie Waterman-Smith

Best Raider : Rosie Coxhead and Serena Brett

Best Hitch : Amsterdam Hitch

Best Challenge : Tour to France

Best Project : Honduras

Best Support Team : Bike to Berlin

Best General Event : Auction of Promises

RAG Member of the Year : Emma Knight

RAG Event of the Year : Fashion Show

Outstanding Contribution : Jonathon Blok 

We’d like to thank everybody who contributed to making the awards a such a memorable night. Right from the start of the evening we were wowed by violinist Kate Chruscicka and magician Josh Smith. In between awards we were treated by the talented signer and pianist, Phoebe Katie; beat-boxer Kimmy Lawrence; and music from our DJ for the evening, James Bramley.


We were also thrilled to be joined by Leeds University Union’s Best Society for 2011/12 – Irish Dancing – and the mind blowing break dancers, Clean North. As the awards came to an end, the night truly got underway with Zee and the Essentials – winners of our Battle of the Bands event!

Thank you to all our Members this year - you have been amazing!