Please find the latest Place Based Working Noticeboard for the following Wards in Kirklees – Almondbury, Newsome and Netherton, Greenhead, Dalton, Crosland Moor and Ashbrow.
Any questions, bookings or requests for further information should be directed towards the organisation concerned.
Ward Partnership Meetings
If you would like to get involved in the up and coming ward partnership meetings please get in contact with Place Based Working Team, so they can send you an invite.
The meetings are a great place to meet likeminded folk in order to share all the great things happening in the ward as well as helping partners and Councillors to co-ordinate what’s happening locally. They also provide an opportunity for partners to problem solve on shared priorities and identify funding/resources to put in place community activities to meet local needs.
| Training | Telecoms/Fibre Engineering Course – starts 18th May in Leeds and 26th May (Sugar Mill) 8 weeks – Mon – Fri (9am – 4pm) To enrol https://aim2learn.org/contact/ |
| Employment Help | REAL Employment helps adults with learning disabilities into paid, sustainable work. Check out their offer REAL employment | Kirklees Council Email realemployment@kirklees.gov.uk Telephone 01484 221581 |
| Course | Stress Management at The Branch, HD1 4SH – 2 session course 12.6.26 & 19.6.26 (1pm – 3pm) To book Courses | The Branch or tel 01484 551551 |
| Workshop | Interfaith Poetry Workshop for 18 – 24 yr olds – 3 sessions 17.6, 24.6 & 1.7 (5.30-7.30pm) at Brian Jackson House, HD1 5JP. For info email joy.thomas@wellspringstogether.org.uk Poster with QR code attached |
| Event | Knife Crime Awareness Week – Real Stories, Real People – LIVE Q&A – 21.5.26 (6.30pm – 8.30pm) To register The Ben Kinsella Trust – Real Stories, Real People LIVE Q&A webinar | Thursday 21st May @ 6:30-8pm |
| Training – Knife Awareness | Knife Crime Awareness Essentials for teachers & school staff – 20.5.26 (3.45pm – 4.45pm) Teachers & School Staff – Knife Crime AwarenessSpecialist training for youth workers 19.5.26 (9.30am – 12.30pm) Youth Worker & Practitioner SessionHelping children stay safe for parents and carers – 2.6.26 (6pm – 8pm) Parents and Carers – Helping our Children Stay Safe |
| Wellbeing Services | University of Huddersfield – Health and Wellbeing Academy – offer wellbeing services that can be booked for your events/sessions in the community. They can provideHealth checks – for 18+ years old (from Sept onwards), Tailored wellbeing workshops – suitable for all ages (starting Jan 2027), Restart a Heart training – available for all ages (from Sept) and 1-to-1 wellbeing coaching – for 18+ years old (can be booked now). You must book these sessions in advance. Leaflets x2 attached |
| Courses | Kirklees Success Centre – Timetable of Adult Learning from May 2026 attached |
| Course | 3 day First Aid Training Course at Textile Centre of Excellence starting 18.5.26 and on 19th & 20th . £215 + VAT . Call 01484 346500 to book |
| Meeting | TSL – Mid-year Members meeting at PKWA Community Centre, Batley, WF17 7BX – 13.5.26 (12pm – 2pm) TSL Kirklees Mid-Year Members meeting – 13th May |
| Health | Diabetes Support Group meeting at Moldgreen URC, HD5 8AA on 8.6,6.7, 14.9, 12.10, 9.11 & 7.12 (2pm – 2.45pm) Poster attached |
| Health | Healthy Weight Support at Rawthorpe & Dalton Library each Thursday from 11.6.26 until 16.7.26 (10am -11am). Booking is essential. Tel 01484 234095. Poster with QR code attached |
| Physical | Fitness in the Community at Batley Community Centre and Ravensthorpe Community Centre. Referrals accepted from primary care or allied health care professionals Leaflet attached |
| Social | Big plant swap at Newsome Scout Hall, HD4 6JJ – 23.5.26 (10am – 1pm) Crafts, book stall, veg plants etc |
| Social | Foodcycle – At St Joseph’s Catholic Church, HD5 9AU – every Monday at 6.30pm – enjoy a cooked meal. Info x2 with QR codes attached |
| Family Event | Deighton Carnival 2026 – 27.6.26 (12pm – 7pm) If you want to book a stall call 07714743405 or email howardbelafonte@ls2y.co.uk Poster attached |
| Over 65’s | Pakistan Association Huddersfield, HD1 3NL have organised a trip to Llandudno in Wales on 5.7.26. Bus pick up at 10am prompt at bus shelter opposite Croppers Arms. Trip is funded by Big Lottery Community Fund grant. To book call into the centre (HD1 3NL) or ring Jamil 07786651368. Poster attached |
| Workshop | Learn about the power of flowers – at Focal CC, HD3 4DD 6.6.26 (2pm – 4pm) £35 per person. Info attached |
| Expo | Black Business Expo 2026 at Cedar Court Hotel – 12.9.26 – Early bird exhibiting opportunities now available. Email bbexpo25@gmail.com or ring 07824515487 or click Contact – Black Business Expo |
| Concert | Free Samba concert and have a go session at The Branch, HD1 4SH. 20.5.26 (5.30pm – 7pm. Poster with QR code attached |
| Useful Links | |
| Natural Kirklees May Newsletter Natural Kirklees May 2026 Newsletter | |
| West Yorkshire Trading Standards – Doorstep Crime Awareness Video West Yorkshire Trading Standards | |
| Library Family Newsletter – Examples of information you will see if you click on this link below – Library Adventures Family Newsletter – So sign up for the link to be sent to you directly! Joke Competition Think Forensic for 8+yr olds at Slaithwaite Library 23.5.26. Must book Think Forensic at Slaithwaite Library Scraptastic Storytime at Marsden Library 29.5.26 (2pm – 3pm) Must book through library or ring Sally 01484414868 | |
Funding & Grants
Power to Change
Energy Resilience Fund – Power to Change £10K -£15K – combination of blended loan & grant. To reduced and stabilise energy costs with a focus on energy efficiency, on-site generation, long term financial & environmental sustainability. Can be used for insulation, solar panels etc
Henry Smith Foundation
Proud Homes £50K per yr for 4 yrs – For homelessness organisations to become safer and more inclusive for LGBT+ young people facing or experiencing homelessness. EOI deadline 3.6.26
Cash for Kids
Holiday Hunger Grants Up to £3k To be used for provision of food & activities for up to 18 yr olds during school holidays.
Cash for Kids
Impact Grant Up to £3K to be used to support up to 18 yrs olds who are affected by poverty, illness, neglect or have additional support needs
Efficiency North
Community Foundation Fund | Efficiency North Up to £5K (projects with greater need up to £25K) Support to community led projects that make a real difference to people’s lives. CD 1.6.26
Gov Grant – Home Office
Supporting Voluntary Returns through Community Partnerships Grant fund to support orgs to raise awareness of and support Voluntary Returns for vulnerable and hard to reach migrants in the UK. Funding covers activity until 31.3.27 CD 27.5.26
Warburtons
Community | Charity Donations | Warburtons Up to £400 for local projects, activities & orgs that directly benefit families most in need with clear tangible local impact. CD 17.8.26
Rosa
Rosa’s Stand With Us fund 2026 Up to £28K for women led orgs delivering frontline services that address male violence against women and girls.CD 22.6.26
Gov Grant
Community-Based Debt Advice (CBDA) Grant Scheme 2028-2033 For orgs that are interested in becoming part of a network of services that are visible, trusted and integrated into local support systems. You need to provide free, trusted debt advice in local communities. CD 5.6.26
Dan Maskell Tennis Trust
Dan Maskell Tennis Trust Up to £1600 for groups & up to £600 for individual. Grants to support people with disabilities (physical, sensory and learning) to play tennis. CD 3.8.26
Heart Research UK
Healthy Heart Grants – Heart Research UK Up to £15K For new community projects aimed at supporting adults to reduce their risk of coronary hear disease. CD 3.6.26
Henry Smith Foundation
Holiday grants – Henry Smith £500 – £3K Grants to provide one-off recreational trips or holidays for disadvantaged or disabled children aged under 13 in area of high deprivation. CD 19.8.26
The Fat Beehive Foundation
The Fat Beehive Foundation Up to £2.5K to help charities improve their digital presence via new or improved websites or digital products that support their core work CD 30.9.26
Tesco
Fruit and Veg Grants Rolling programme where projects shortlisted every four months. Top voted project – £1500, 2nd £1000 & third voted project £500. Projects should be for children and young people that include healthy food provision.
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Place Based Working Team
Kirklees Council | Democracy and Place Based Working | PO Box 1720| Huddersfield | HD1 9EL | Email: placebasedworking@kirklees.gov.uk