14 April 2026

Fresh Futures is proud to announce the launch of its new Friends of Fresh Futures scheme, inviting local businesses to play a direct role in supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children, ...

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13 April 2026

For many non-profits – whether in arts, heritage, culture, community initiatives or local causes – budget constraints are a constant challenge. Often volunteer-led and driven by passion rather than profit, ...

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2 April 2026

Please see below events, updates & support available AD:VENTURE Founder to Founder offer. Beanstalk HR are offering all members a free, no obligation, HR essentials check. The questionnaire takes just ...

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25 March 2026

Please see below events, updates and support available – information provided by Chris Mitchell, Business Manager on the AD:Venture programme. Free Brand Visibility Diagnosis tool Marcus from Single Thread, an ...

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18 March 2026

Please find attached the most recent noticeboard from Place Based Working, covering Greenhead, Newsome, Dalton, Almondbury, Ashbrow and Crosland Moor & Netherton Wards Any questions, bookings or requests for further ...

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16 March 2026

Are you an organisers of family and children’s events across West and South Yorkshire? If so, we are looking to connect with you and invite you to make use of ...

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11 March 2026

In West and South Yorkshire, boroughs, towns and cities like Kirklees, Wakefield, Barnsley and Leeds are bursting with artistic talent, cultural events and heritage landmarks. Yet for many local organisations ...

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10 March 2026

With Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16–20 March) fast approaching, Northorpe Hall Child + Family Trust is launching a new inclusive fundraising initiative designed to celebrate what makes every child unique — ...

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10 March 2026

The Eco Fresh Laundry Hub is an innovative social enterprise that creates a rich community resource from the ground up. We build welcoming, inclusive hubs that combine essential, affordable laundry ...

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9 March 2026

Available AD:VENTURE Workshops March 10th March – AI-Agent-a-thon: Building Practical AI Agents for Real Business Impact 11th March – Developing your Business plan (online) 11th March – Practical AI for Marketing 11th March – Practical Introduction to ChatGPT 11th March ...

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6 March 2026

Huddersfield offers a wonderful blend of history, culture, and community north of the Holme Valley. Since rebranding to Work Rest or Play in Summer 2025, we’ve been growing beyond the ...

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2 March 2026

Please see below events, updates and support available Celebrate International Women’s Day with IWD: Women Who Build Brands – Marketing Trends 2026 & Business Networking, hosted by Hollywood Agency. This inspiring and ...

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2 March 2026

Please find below the most recent Place Based Working noticeboard that we have received for Newsome, Greenhead, Ashbrow, Crosland Moor & Netherton, Dalton and Almondbury. Any questions, bookings or requests ...

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2 March 2026

Across the UK, independent retailers are facing some of the toughest trading conditions in decades. Rising costs. Reduced footfall. Online competition. Shrinking margins. And perhaps most importantly — not enough ...

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26 February 2026

Established in 1974, Fresh Futures is a regional charity that supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people, and their families, within Kirklees and surrounding areas. Our vision is for ...

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18 February 2026

ADVENTURE Peer to Peer Networking Join us on the 25th February at the Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield for the Calderdale and Kirklees Peer to Peer Networkign event. Exclusively for AD:VENTURE ...

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16 February 2026

Do you have an idea for a community project that needs funding?  The next funding round of Growing Great Places is now open for groups anywhere in Kirklees who are planning to start ...

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13 February 2026

CirKits Ltd® founder and STEM ambassador Hannah Wright has been nominated for the SheCanCode “Inspirational STEM Educators of the Year” award, recognising her work to make computing and technology more ...

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13 February 2026

Please find below the most recent Place Based Working noticeboard that we have received for Newsome, Greenhead, Ashbrow, Crosland Moor & Netherton, Dalton and Almondbury. Any questions, bookings or requests ...

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11 February 2026

**REMINDER – Deadline for applying is 5pm this Friday 13th February** 📢 An open call for membership of a new West Yorkshire VCSE Advisory Group: Work with Mayor Tracy Brabin and ...

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