15th May 2019
Spread the Word will be performed this Friday (17th May) at 2pm and is designed to get people thinking about planning for the future, their choices and wishes. It will also give people an opportunity to find out more about the hospice and its services.
15th May 2019
This is for organisations registered under Categories 1 and 2 who are interested in delivering ESFA funded Adult and Community Learning for the academic year 2019/20.
This will allow us to share our aspirations for the coming year and provide an overview of the tendering process.
Potential providers need to be registered on the YorTender procurement portal before they can be invited to tender. Find out more here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b1435385-05dc-e711-80e7-005056b64545.
13th May 2019
Of those charities affected, the vast majority (over 80%) had experienced a phishing attack, which are fraudulent emails.
With the cost of a breach ranging from £300 to £100,000, charity managers cannot afford to ignore the growing threat posed by cyber crime, in all its forms.
In response to this, the Charity Commission has put together information and advice to charity trustees about cyber crime and how to report it. It includes a useful set of resources for charities to help them reduce the risk of cyber crime, including a toolkit for Boards.
10th May 2019
Our vision is to be a society in which every parent / carer has the support they need to give their children the best start in life.
We have one vacant post available for a Group Co-ordinator, who will assist in assessing the needs of families, recruiting, training, supporting and supervising volunteers and peer educators.
10th May 2019
Charities must apply for a share of the £1.9 million available before 31 August when Lloyds Bank Foundation will close the programme. To be eligible, charities must have an income of between £25,000 and £1 million, and work with people aged 17 and over experiencing complex social issues such as domestic abuse, sexual abuse and exploitation, mental health issues, and homelessness.
9th May 2019
Join us on 5th June at Northfield Hall in Huddersfield for a breakfast network meeting following up on the Growing Social Enterprise in Kirklees Conference that we held in March.
At this meeting, our social enterprise partnership will be feeding back on what we learnt from you at the conference and will be following up on some of the key themes to emerge. In particular, we’ll be looking at and providing information on the support that’s available locally and nationally, including details from the network partners about the the support, services and events they can offer. Plus, we’ll be discussing further the issues around how we describe ourselves, and we’ve asked Adam Waterman from Eden’s Forest to tell us more about why he thinks that ‘more than profit’ is an appropriate term.
Refreshments will be provided.
3rd May 2019
Volunteering Kirklees were delighted to present The Welcome Centre with this award in March 2019. The assessment panel were particularly impressed with the training and induction provided to volunteers and how they are kept up to date and involved with The Welcome Centre.
The assessor really enjoyed her visit and it was clear that volunteers were supported and valued at The Welcome Centre. Volunteers at the centre we’re invited to attend the award presentation and commented :
“I feel proud to be part of such a worthwhile organisation”
“I’m very pleased that the hard work of the volunteers has been recognised. Such a friendly, helpful and kind group of people”
“The Welcome Centre is such a friendly, rewarding and fulfilling place to volunteer. Thank you to Lada and the staff for making it so”
Ellie Coteau – Centre Manager at The Welcome Centre said: We’re incredibly proud to have achieved the Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award in recognition of our volunteering standards. At The Welcome Centre we rely on a team of hard-working, enthusiastic, committed volunteers; we couldn’t do what we do without them. We work really hard to make our working environment supportive and inclusive for all our volunteers, in all aspects of their work. Thank you to Volunteering Kirklees for recognising our efforts, and thank you to all of our volunteers for being part of The Welcome Centre team!
The Welcome Centre is one of the largest food banks in the north of England. Last year they gave out enough food for 199,548 meals. They also provide guidance and support to help people address underlying issues which prevent them getting back on their feet. The Welcome Centre is an independent, local charity which relies on volunteers and donations.
2nd May 2019
This will be the Foundation’s second funding round of 2019 and will be the final call for applications for 2019. Organisations have until 3 June 2019 at 1pm to apply. The Foundation intends to make grants of around £2 million per year.
There is no minimum or maximum size of grant, however most grants will range between £10,000 and £250,000, with the majority for between £50,000 to £150,000 in total. Few grants will be made for more than £150,000.
1st May 2019
Free Information EventsGroundwork are holding a series of free information events across West Yorkshire where you can find out more about ESF Community Grants, and how to apply for up to £20,000 of funding, and they’ll be in Kirklees on 23rd May.
At these events you will have the opportunity to:
Arrive for the start of the session for a full overview of the grant, or drop in before the end to chat to one of our team.
If you are interested in applying for the European Social Fund, don’t miss this opportunity to find out more!
Events are also being held in Bradford, Leeds, Halifax and Wakefield.
30th April 2019
Our team at Volunteering Kirklees are gearing up for this year’s Volunteers’ Week at the beginning of June & already have a number of events planned, including:
30th April 2019
North Light Gallery
Bank Foot Lane
Armitage Bridge
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The Sons of the North are cooking up a sumptuous menu, including Coddy’s Farm slow roast beef, with herb roast potatoes, vegetables and beef gravy; blue cheese and asparagus gnocchi; sticky toffee pudding with fresh cream.
Huddersfield-based band, Into Tomorrow, will be providing live music for our entertainment and, most importantly, we will be auctioning some glintASTIC items to raise funds for Glint and the work we do to support young people and vulnerable adults.
If you can’t make the evening but would still like to support Glint, you might like to consider donating something for the auction – obviously, if you can come and would ALSO like to donate an auction item we’re not going to say ‘no’!
Glint is a small social enterprise nestled in the beautiful Pennine countryside, overlooking Huddersfield.
Our aim is to support people in making positive changes to move them forward as individuals, teams, or organisations.
We don’t teach people to ride! Horse Assisted Development involves ground-based activities with our horses and ponies that are designed to help you identify and develop your own skills and strengths and so realise your potential.
30th April 2019
The Long Term Plan sets out what the NHS wants to do better for people. Your local NHS needs to hear from you about what it should do to make care better for your community.
Make your voice count and help make care better. Take part in the survey.
30th April 2019
Mel Meggs, new Director for Children’s Services for Kirklees Council invites you to attend a Youth Summit on Friday 24th May 2019. The event will be held at Cathedral House, St Thomas’ Road, Huddersfield HD1 3LG. Time: 9am for 9.30 start – 3pm finish.
This is an exciting event that will give you the opportunity to contribute to shaping the development of a practice model to tackle serious violence, gangs and issues affecting young people across Kirklees.
We have confirmed a number of speakers including Anne Longfield; Children’s Commissioner for England, Mark Burns-Williamson; Police and Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire, Professor Paul Thomas; University of Huddersfield and young people themselves.
Refreshments on arrival at 9.00am for a 9.30am start
The event will finish at approximately 3pm
16th April 2019
Since 2015, the demand for food banks nationally has increased significantly and the first quarter of 2019, The Welcome Centre has already provided 4178 packs to local people in crisis. Our busiest year ever.
Event date: 19th April
Venue: Northern Quarter, Huddersfield
Time: 8pm until late
Fee: Donation entry. All funds raised to the Welcome Centre.
Artists: Pat Fulgoni (Chill-out Drum & Bass) Johnny Campbell (Alt-Folk) Monika Zlámalová (Indie-Folk)
16th April 2019
It supports community and voluntary organisations working with the elderly in Kirklees. We will fund general operating expenses, project and equipment costs. Larger grants may, in exceptional circumstances, be awarded at the discretion of the grants panel.
Previous recipients have included:
This fund is now open to applications, and closes on Thursday 2nd May, 2019.
One Community makes grants to a wide range of organisations. The Foundation is particularly keen to help grassroots community groups, and small-to-medium-sized voluntary organisations, and priority will be given to these groups. We do not normally make grants to large local, regional and national charities.
12th April 2019
Huddersfield Literature Festival have achieved the Quality Award. They have around 45 Volunteers who help to plan the festival and support the wide range of events that take place at this annual Literature Festival.
“I enjoy being behind the scenes and finding out what goes into organising an event like this. I’ve met a lot of interesting people.”
Julie, Huddersfield Literature Festival Volunteer.
“It’s colourful, it’s exciting and it’s worthwhile to be involved”.
Carol, Julie, Huddersfield Literature Festival Volunteer.
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7th April 2019
Andrew Marsden from local solicitors Brearley’s Solicitors offered his time, professional knowledge and skills to benefit local community groups and other voluntary organisations from across Kirklees. The session was held on 7th February in a room provided free of charge by Oxfam Online in Batley, and we welcomed over 20 attendees from a diverse range of voluntary organisations. Topics included health and safety, insurance, safer recruitment, and advice and guidance was provided about individual enquiries.
If you are a Kirklees Business interested in a volunteering project (either as a one-off or on a regular basis) please contact: Sharron Wilkinson at Volunteering Kirklees sharron@vkirklees.org.uk tel. 01484 519053.
Andrew said
“As a firm Brearley’s believes in being part of the community that we serve, and that includes doing what we can to help support community and other groups who work hard to do the same, especially volunteer organisations.”
Sharron Wilkinson from Volunteering Kirklees said
“We are extremely grateful to Brearley’s for their professional know how. Their knowledge is hugely beneficial to groups. We think the feedback from one of the delegates below sums up the session..”
.. “Everything I have learnt today was of value and will assist in my role-Thank you” “
25th March 2019
Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust are a charity supporting children’s mental and emotional health in Kirklees. They support hundreds of local children and their parents every year, providing counselling, mentors and confidence building activities to help children grow strong and well. Volunteers are an important part of the team at Northorpe and they were delighted to receive the quality award recognising the high quality experience they offer their volunteers.
“I have learnt so much and my attitudes towards situations and people have changed so much since I’ve been involved with Northorpe Hall”
Steve, Family Support Volunteer.
“Northorpe Hall has helped me gain in confidence”.
Vicky, Family Support Volunteer.
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