This practical webinar will explore how community organisations can use green social enterprise to generate income while supporting the environment. Panellists will share successful examples of environmentally focused social enterprise models, showing how organisations are combining purpose with income generation. You’ll also gain clear, actionable guidance on how to begin …

Come and take your pick from hundreds of plants and seedlings at Growing Newsome's popular annual plant swap – great for food growers and gardening friends. You can choose from Vegetables, Salads, Herbs, Fruit and Wildlife-friendly flowers grown by our volunteers, and plants brought in on the day by people …

Session by Rachel Walmsley covers Awards for All aims, priorities, applications, people-led projects, and key organisational requirements. Please note that this session is only available to 10 VCSE organisations based in Kirklees. The session is designed for organisations that are currently in the process of applying or are planning to apply …

Hear more about the Trust's grant programme and have the chance to ask any questions! The Sir George Martin Trust is an independent grant maker which aims to improve the well-being of economically and socially disadvantaged people in West Yorkshire by giving grants to locally-based, registered charities and churches who …

This session is part of a strategic series delivered by the Eastern Region Cyber Protect Network, in partnership with the Cyber Resilience Centre network. The goal is to equip charity leaders with the insight and tools needed to embed cyber resilience into their organisational, reduce risk, and safeguard the trust placed in your …

BETTER TOGETHER: Collaborative Working Event We’re hosting a collaborative event at Northorpe Hall bringing together local organisations who support young people and families across Kirklees and West Yorkshire. The session will focus on strengthening connections between services and exploring how we can work more effectively together to bridge gaps in …

Carers Count are delighted to invite you to our second Employer Forum in Kirklees, with a special focus on workplace wellbeing and supporting carers in your organisation. Where:  The Zone,  St Andrew's Rd, Huddersfield HD1 6PT When: Thursday 11 June 9.30am-12.30pm ( Carers week 2026) Many people (1 in 7) …

An interactive workshop exploring the different legal structures a voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) organisation can take, and how these choices affect governance, income generation, and liability. Through real-world examples, practical tools, and guided discussion, participants will learn how to navigate key decisions about legal structure. We’ll cover organisational …

Are you a VCSE organisation struggling to explain your impact in funding applications or reports? This 90-minute webinar provides a practical introduction to what funders look for in monitoring and evaluation - and how to present your impact clearly and credibly. You will learn how to: Understand the difference between outputs and outcomes, …

Bringing groups of people together with shared interests and building bridges between different groups This webinar will be led by Nick Gardham in Partnership with the Jo Cox Foundation, who lead The Great Get Together, an annual celebration bringing communities together. One of the key parts of our Community Organising …

07/07/2026

An in-depth, interactive bid writing masterclass designed for organisations actively seeking funding and ready to strengthen their approach. Delivered over two 3-hour sessions, this workshop offers plenty of opportunities to practise and apply your learning to real funding opportunities. Through real-world examples, practical tools, and guided exercises, we’ll explore the full …

02/12/2026

This sessions will cover both the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) and See, Check and Notify (SCaN) sessions. They are delivered by representatives of the North East Counter Terrorism Team. Attendance to these sessions are FREE of charge. Date in North Kirklees are available as follows (all are to be held …

Important: Please set up your free Canva Pro account before attending Eligible charities and non-profits can access Canva Pro free of charge through Canva for Nonprofits: www.canva.com/canva-for-nonprofits Canva is a simple and powerful design tool that helps charities and community organisations create eye-catching social media graphics, posters, flyers, presentations and more, …

Join our small, practical workshop for charities/CIOs/CICs to help you prepare for grant funding and strengthen your application. Foundations for Grant Funding: A Practical Workshop for Not-for-Profits - Sponsored by: Yorkshire Mentoring CIC Are you part of a charity, CIO or CIC and thinking about applying for grant funding — but not sure …

Find out more about what a heritage project looks like and what they can fund. The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the largest funder of UK heritage. We believe in the power of heritage to ignite the imagination, offer joy and inspiration, and to build pride in place and connection to the …

This online webinar covers everything you need to know about banking and building strong communications. What is this webinar about? This online webinar covers everything you need to know about banking and building strong communications. Who is it for? Operations Managers, Finance Teams or anyone who works for a charity based in …

An interactive workshop exploring why impact measurement matters, how to do it effectively & how to communicate your impact with confidence Through real-world examples, practical tools, and guided discussion, participants will learn how to identify their key audiences, clarify priorities, and choose the most meaningful ways to measure and present …

This is an interactive introductory workshop designed to build confidence in the basics of bid writing and funding applications. This practical session will guide participants through the key elements of putting together a strong bid, using real examples, tools, and guided exercises. We’ll explore how to make your application stand …

Energy Neighbours annual conference, recognising progress and sharing learning on energy saving, community power and community energy. Energy Neighbours is a community-led capacity building project, with a focus on energy working across Kirklees funded by the National Lottery Climate Action Fund. The Energy Neighbours Annual Conference will be a open …