14th January 2020
TSL Kirklees is managing a new unique pilot, called Here For You designed jointly with Job Centre Plus and Kirklees Council to provide intensive support to claimants that are far away from entering work to support them on their journey to learning and employment.
13th January 2020
One of the larger accountancy firms, Crowe UK, has recently flagged up a number of potential VAT issues affecting charities. If any of these affect your organisation, it may be worth chatting to your accountant. Alternatively, you can chat to our partners at WYCAS, or come along to the next Finance Worker Forum that we host with them, to discuss any concerns.
The issues identified are:
Watch out for problems with retails gift aid schemes
13th January 2020
As part of a partnership project being funded by the Home Office Early Interventions Fund entitled ‘Together West Yorkshire: A collaborative early intervention programme responding to serious violent crime’, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, West Yorkshire Police, District Community Safety Partnerships, Youth Offending Teams and the Prison Service, are aiming to deliver a programme of early intervention projects, with the goal of preventing serious violence within our communities. In order to do this, they want to hear from any statutory organisations, third sector, community and voluntary groups who are working with vulnerable children and young people and who identifying those at risk and working on preventing or reducing long-term impacts of harmful behaviour and experiences (including diversionary activities).
Please fill in the questionnaire aimed at identifying the range and content of early interventions across West Yorkshire. As well as helping to map the services available, the information will be used to help you promote your work and any best practice across the county.
13th January 2020
Projects must be in an area with a Greggs shop.
This can include sessional activities/respite support, equipment for sessional activities, trips and residential breaks. They are interested in new approaches and innovative ideas as well as sustainable approaches to supporting your community. They do not fund running costs or continuation of existing and ongoing work.
All projects must support a community of interest, ie people who are:
Key Performance Targets:
Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate improvements against at least one Key Performance Targets to be successful for a grant:
7th January 2020
The Council’s newly published overview for 2019/20 is a great resource for third sector organisations needing facts and figures, evidence and background information for project design, reports and funding bids. It may also help to identify gaps in provision and new opportunities.
The report itself is designed to get you quickly up to speed about the most important issues, opportunities and innovations affecting and improving the health and wellbeing of Kirklees residents. This overview also gives the ‘story’ of Kirklees, from the historical context of the area’s industrial roots and the factors that make Kirklees unique to the latest programmes and ways of working with local communities and networks, framed around the seven Kirklees Outcomes. (The overview is updated yearly.)
16th December 2019
“Being new to the area, I’ve been able to make new friends.”
WHO?: Graham is a Warehouse Volunteer at The Welcome Centre Food Bank in Huddersfield
WHAT?: He drives the van to collect donations and sorts them in the warehouse.
WHEN?: Every Monday morning
WHY?: He was recently retired and new to the area, and wanted to give something to a charity that wasn’t money.
HOW HAS VOLUNTEERING KIRKLEES HELPED?: Graham looked for an opportunity on the Volunteering Kirklees website, applied and was invited for a chat and a tour.
“I’ve also learnt from other volunteers more about the local area.”
“I feel really happy when I’m at CART and I didn’t before.”
WHO?: Kavan is a Donations Volunteer at CART Yorkshire in Lockwood.
WHAT?: He collects and sorts educational and medical supplies and household items to be sent to Africa
WHEN?; He works every Tuesday and once every six weeks on a Saturday morning (loading a container with the goods to be transported).
WHY?: He needed to practice and improve his English and wanted to feel useful.
HOW HAS VOLUNTEERING KIRKLEES HELPED?: On the advice of his English Tutor, Kavan came to see the Volunteering Kirklees team who matched him with CART and made him an appointment. After a tour and a chat, he applied for the role.
“It’s all helping me improve my English.”
“I am continuing to learn things and keep my mind active.”
WHO?: Meg is a Drop-In Service Volunteer at DASH in Paddock
WHAT?: She gives support to refugees and asylum seekers helping with everything from translating, Situs Travel Online finding clothing and resources, helping people fill in forms, Tiket Pesawat Murah to referring them to other sources of help. Booking Hotel Murah She is now training as an Asylum Guide so that she can give people more help.
WHEN?: Every Thursday morning
WHY?: She was looking for something to do after a period of ill health and after her children has left home, ideally which made use of her language skills.
HOW DID VOLUNTEERING KIRKLEES HELP?: Meg came in to see the team at the Volunteer Centre in Huddersfield. She was matched with DASH, filled in an application and was invited to visit and attend and introductory session.
“Through volunteering I feel that I am involved with my community.”
“Volunteering Kirklees were really helpful in signposting me to an appropriate role.”
3rd December 2019
It would be lovely to see you at one of our Winter Network Meetings taking place over the next 3 weeks. You can find out how to be more involved with KYA, hear about our plans to become a stand-alone organisation in 2020, be part of the planning for the Healthy Holidays Programme 2020, hear about the new local youth strategy, meet Community Plus and Community Hub co-ordinators and other local organisations who are involved in youth provision.
The dates and times are as follows, and booking is via Eventbrite:
We’re looking forward to seeing you all ?
23rd November 2019
The £2million #CelebrateNationalLottery25 Fund is offering grants of £100 to £1000 to people and communities with great ideas to bring people together. This can be an event, community activity or even buying something that will bring your community together, and the funding has to be used between 1st February 2020 and 18th November 2020.
This fund is open to any group of 2 or more people including clubs, voluntary and community groups, charities, not-for-profit companies, schools, and councils, and in particular is for smaller organisations that haven’t had lottery funding before.
There are separate draws for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and each of the different English regions.
18th November 2019
Do you have an idea that will help children, young people and families improve their health and wellbeing?
Would a small grant help your community group make it happen?
Thriving Kirklees has launched 2 new grant funds to help voluntary and community organisations in Kirklees try new ideas that will improve the health of local young people and families.
Thriving Kirklees Health Action Fund in partnership with TSL Kirklees
The Thriving Kirklees Health Action Fund is being managed by TSL Kirklees and will give grants of up to £4000 for projects that will improve the health of disadvantaged young people and families.
In particular, we’re looking for new projects and pilots that will improve the emotional resilience of children, young people and families, or that encourage wellbeing and promote healthy lifestyles.
Plus all ideas need to:
Thriving Kirklees Social Action Fund in partnership with One Community Foundation
The Thriving Kirklees Social Action Fund is being managed by One Community Foundation, and is in partnership with, and match-funded by the #iwill foundation. It will give small grants for projects where young people take the lead on identifying and taking action on local health issues.
13th November 2019
Community spirit was in full swing at Ravensthorpe Community Centre last week for the TSL Kirklees Migration Team’s Welcome Mentor training. Situs Freelancer Indonesia It was an amazing turnout, with all 15 trainees wanting to be matched with a recent migrant, Marketplace Digital Indonesia asylum seeker or refugee and help them feel welcome and settle in to life in Kirklees.
Steffi Rogers, Volunteer Co-ordinator said:
“It was a real celebration of migration and a positive step towards making people in Kirklees feel welcomed, settled and independent.”
And attendees said:
“I would like to do it because I would like to support people. Jasa Hapus Malware I would be doing it as it’s rewarding and I would be helping people who deserve it.”
“Training was amazing!”
“Perfect, learnt lots.”
If you are good with people, know your community inside and out, and would be interested in finding out more, the next Welcome Mentor Introductory Training Day will be in Huddersfield on Wednesday 27th November.
12th November 2019
Community spirit was in full swing at Ravensthorpe Community Centre last week for the TSL Kirklees Migration Team’s Welcome Mentor training. This is a scheme to recruit and train volunteers who are good with people and know their local communities inside and out to become mentors for recent migrants and help them feel welcome and settle into life in Kirklees.
All 15 trainees enjoyed the one-day introductory training in North Kirklees, with all 15 wanting to be matched with a recent migrant, asylum seeker or refugee who shares their language, heritage or hobbies and interests.
Once they’ve been matched with someone, each Welcome Mentor will work with a co-ordinator to plan what support is needed, and will receive regular training and skills development.
Steffi Rogers, Volunteer Co-ordinator said,
It was a real celebration of migration and a positive step towards making people in Kirklees feel welcomed, settled and independent.
Feedback from attendees included:
I would like to do it because I would like to support people. I would be doing it as it’s rewarding and I would be helping people who deserve it.
Training was amazing
Perfect, learnt lots
11th November 2019
The Christmas Dinner Project was founded in Manchester by poet and University of Manchester Chancellor, Lemn Sissay in 2013. Since 2013 the idea has spread across the UK. Each Dinner has a local flavour, organised by teams of volunteers drawn from the arts, social care, HE and local business. They come together to provide a special and fun-filled Christmas day for young adult care leavers aged between the ages of 16 and 25 who otherwise would be alone on Christmas Day.
Lemn Sissay says;
Many care leavers are sat in flats, B&B’s and hostels, away from family, or sofa surfing and some are indeed living on the streets on their own at Christmas. Christmas is a reminder of everything they never had… I know because I’ve shared their experiences… But since 2013, thanks to the work, effort and donations of many generous people we have hosted a delicious Christmas meal and created magical days to remember, at secret locations all over the UK. The Christmas Dinner is a life-changing and life-saving experience.
We are appealing for support from the local community – in areas such as volunteer hosts who can join us on Christmas Day to meet and greet our guests, give out presents, lead games and activities and many more little jobs along the way. Hosts need to be prepared to muck in and get their hands dirty; they should be fun loving, generous and warm of spirit. We need people who are good at listening, but who can also sing and dance and make a lot of noise. We need people with skills that they can offer – from face-painting to beauty treatments, for photography to karaoke. Above all, Hosts need to be willing to work hard and turn their hand to anything – just like a host at any decent party!
Please Note: You need to be 25 years of age to be a Host on Christmas Day, and all hosts will need to provide two independent referees who can vouch for their good character. If you have a younger family and would like to be involved, you can volunteer for Christmas Eve or Boxing Day.
Other areas of support include:
• Fund raising for transport costs and gifts for our guests
• Donations of gift wrap
• Support from the local business community via donations of the ingredients required to create a delicious Christmas meal for our guests
• Co-ordinators to facilitate transport on the day
• Entertainment co-ordinators
• Venue dressing and food prep on Christmas Eve
• People to help clear the venue on Boxing Day
4th October 2019
Wednesday 30th October 2019
12pm to 2pm at TSL Kirklees, 12 New Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2AR
Join us for the inaugural Kirklees Finance Forum, hosted by WYCAS & TSL Kirklees at the TSL offices in central Huddersfield.
The Finance Forum will provide an opportunity for people who work in the Kirklees voluntary, community and charity sector to get together and discuss finance and accounting issues. The Forum is designed to enable us to learn from each other; to provide training opportunities and to offer a supportive network.
At this first meeting we plan to identify common areas of interest, how we might meet in the future and, if time allows, have a focus on what a good Reserves Policy might look like.
Tea/coffee and sandwiches will be provided.
For more information please contact Rhys North, WYCAS Community Accountant – rhys.north@wycas.org.uk or mobile 07891 333 030 or TSL Kirklees on 01484 519053, comms@tslkirklees.org.uk.
3rd October 2019
Discover Batley’s democratic heritage. Hear from councillors and young citizens. Find out how you can make a difference in Batley today.
Batley has celebrated 150 years since since the foundation of Batley Borough Council, when Queen Victoria granted the Royal Charter that meant Batley could govern itself and provide services and buildings for the good of local residents.
We’re inviting citizens to come and discover more about Batley’s democratic heritage and see the original Royal Charter, which has recently been conserved for future generations by West Yorkshire Archive Service.
You’ll also be able to meet your local councillors and find out more about their role, hear from some of our inspiring young people about their involvement in local democracy, and learn about lots of opportunities for you to get involved in civic life and make a difference in Batley today.
3rd October 2019
Hear from Kirklees Council, Director of Public Health & West Yorkshire & Harrogate Health & Care Partnership, Director of Mental Health Programmes
Thursday 10th October, 2pm
It’s that time of year again when we invite you to the TSL Kirklees AGM. This year it’s also World Mental Health Day and so as well as reviewing our progress over the last year and electing trustees, we’ll be focussing on some of the great work that our members do in promoting good mental health, and hearing from:
Plus, you’ll be able to pick up a hard copy of our new report – Ready, Able and Agile: How The Voluntary and Community Sector Adds Social Value to Life in Kirklees.
Book now on Eventbrite or Facebook.
PLEASE NOTE: This event is at Northfield Hall in Huddersfield and not Northorpe Hall in Mirfield.
2nd October 2019
We are delighted to be working with Kirklees Council on their new Employee Volunteering Scheme. It allows every Council Employee 2 days paid volunteering every year and to give something back to their community. The Business Volunteering Team at Volunteering Kirklees are here to help you find the right role for you, and match you with a local organisation.
It’s up to you to whether you want to do 2 full days together or spread your time over the full year, whether you want to volunteer on your own, or as part of a group or as an away day/team building day with your Council colleagues. And there are so many options to choose from.
You could:
2nd October 2019
We are delighted to be working with Kirklees Council on their new Employee Volunteering Scheme. It allows every Council Employee 2 days paid volunteering every year and to give something back to their community. The Business Volunteering Team at Volunteering Kirklees are here to help you find the right role for you, and match you with a local organisation.
It’s up to you to whether you want to do 2 full days together or spread your time over the full year, whether you want to volunteer on your own, or as part of a group or as an away day/team building day with your Council colleagues. And there are so many options to choose from.
You could:
30th September 2019
Congratulations to Huddersfield Mission who have been awarded the Volunteering Kirklees Quality award. Paul Peart Assistant Manager – Volunteers, Facilities and Community Engagement at Huddersfield Mission commented:
“Huddersfield Mission are proud to receive the Volunteering Kirklees quality award for volunteering. It has been a robust process to go through but through the support and guidance of the staff at Volunteering Kirklees it was made it much easier to achieve. It has taken twelve months to achieve the award due to the changes in our internal processes, documentation and then implementation to see how it works in practice. Volunteering at Huddersfield Mission has always been a great place for volunteers and the new processes will enhance the volunteer experience, we are now not only ambassadors for Huddersfield Mission but also for Volunteering Kirklees and hope to build on the achievements of the award”.
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