Did you know that around 85% of people in the UK don’t know what aphasia is? Thousands of individuals across West Yorkshire face daily communication challenges that many of us simply don’t understand. That’s why we’re delivering free training sessions to build confidence and awareness among professionals supporting local people with …

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, …

The Community Buildings Network is open to anyone involved in a local community organisation managing a building for community benefit.  It is also open to organisations or individuals supporting them. Membership of the network is free and includes email updates. Join here. Community Buildings Network meeting - 29 June 2026 13:00 …

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 …

A strategic network for VCSE groups in Kirklees to support partnership work with the local NHS Health & Care Partnerships 📣 Calling all community and voluntary groups! 📣 Join us for our next Health & Wellbeing Meeting on: 📅 Tuesday 1st July 🕙 10am – 12pm 📍 Brian Jackson House, …

For staff/Volunteers at local charities, community groups, social enterprises and Faith based organisation. This is a new network for anyone who leads on, or has an interest in safeguarding at their third sector organisation in Kirklees. Our community network meetings offer a safe and friendly space to share, learn, connect …

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, …

08/09/2026

Supporting working-age people living with a long-term condition Vocational rehabilitation enables people to overcome obstacles associated with illness, injury or health conditions that impact their ability to work. It can help people enter or return to work or remain in employment, training or an alternative occupation. Here’s an opportunity to …

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 …

YSF is hosting two one-hour webinars on 21 July for clubs, groups and organisations who would like more information and advice on applying for Sport England's Movement Fund in South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire. One session at 10-11am and another at 6-7pm. This funding is to help get more people involved in …

Communities explore ways to reduce energy costs, save funds, access funding and support local residents through energy action. Community Energy Information Session Community energy allows people and communities to take democratic control over their energy future, by understanding, generating, using, owning, and saving energy in their communities, as well as …

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 …