Please find below the Place Based Working Noticeboard sent by Kirklees Council for Ashbrow, Almondbury, Dalton Netherton & Newsome, Crosland Moor, and Greenhead wards.
Disclaimer: The activities, events and opportunities featured in this noticeboard are shared on behalf of partner organisations/groups as part of our regular community news round-ups. Kirklees Council has not independently checked, verified or assessed the activities listed and inclusion does not constitute endorsement, recommendation or approval of any organisation, service or event. Any questions, bookings or requests for further information should be directed to the organisation concerned and not to this email.
If you would also like to get involved in any of the up and coming ward partnership meetings please reply to the email address at the bottom of the article and they will send you an invite. The meetings are a great place to meet likeminded partners in order to share all the great things happening in the ward as well as helping others and ward 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.
Please send any time sensitive information early enough to be included on the next noticeboard (at least one weeks’ notice). Polite request – we can’t attach any of your documents if they are 1 MB or over, please, therefore, share them in an alternative format so they can be emailed to partners.
| Dementia friendly cafe | The Gathering Place at Lepton Methodist Church, Highgate Lane, HD8 0DS – 3rd Thursday of the month (1.30pm – 3.30pm) For info ring Rev Julie Anderson 07540613068 or Rev Sue Pegg 01484 981122 Poster attached |
| Health – Women | Womens Health Event at The Grange Medical Practice, Spaines Road, HD2 2QA – 28.9.26 (5pm – 8pm) Cervical screening drop in clinic, and learn about breast screening, bowel screening, HPV vaccines and measles vaccines. Poster attached |
| Workshop | Digital Life Skills – At Jo Cox House, Batley, WF17 5DR – starts 1.10.26 Email referrals@paddocktrust.org.uk to book or refer. Poster attached |
| Event | Queensgate Square – 26.9.26 & 27.9.26 – Live music, creative workshops, family fun etc Our Cultural Heart |
| Harvest Celebration | Celebrate Harvest with Growing Works at Wakefield Road Allotments, HD5 9XN – 3.10.26 (12pm -4pm) Activities include Viking braiding, balance beans and forest bathing. To book info@growingworks.co.uk Poster attached |
| Whats on | At Salendine Nook Community Centre, Pennine Crescent, HD3 3TP. Poster attached |
| What’s on | Waythrough – employment support provision for residents experiencing mental health issues – document attached |
| Youth Club | Youth Hub Ashbrow is back – Tuesdays – 5pm – 7pm – Year 6 and above |
| Budget stretcher | Food Pantry at Birkby & Fartown Library, HD1 6HF – every Thursday (1pm -3pm) £5 (cash only) for a bag of tinned food, bakery items and fresh fruit & veg. Bring your own bag. For info 07877089800 |
| Have your say | National Police Survey Register your details |
| Advice required | Home Office is seeking views from orgs with experience of supporting victim and survivors of child sexual abuse. This will help inform the design of a potential grant fund relating to support needs, gaps in provision, effective approaches, future funding priorities and market capacity. This is not a link to a grant offer or an expression on interest. Just using your answers to shape future funding pots. Support for Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Fund 2027 – 2029 – GOV-UK Find a grant |
| October half term – SEN | WACKY activity sessions during Oct half term include cooking, arts and crafts, bouldering, archery, gardening, bush craft, sports and more. Suitable for ages 10 – 24 yrs. Poster and booking form attached. For info 01484 225952 or littledeerwood@kirklees.gov.uk |
| Film | Fashion Reimagined – Part of Sustainable fashion week with Thread Republic. At The Civic, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB – 2.10.26 (6pm – 9pm) Poster attached |
| Illegal Fireworks | If you are concerned about a business selling fireworks to a child, report it to West Yorkshire Trading Standards – 0808 223 1133 |
| Greenhead Park | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are planning an exciting event in the park 18.10.26 (11.30am – 4pm). The Action for Nature Day will include workshops, guided walks and presentations. If you to be involved with an information stall or activity ring 07586100963 or team.wilder@ywt.org.uk Poster with QR codes attached |
| Useful Links | |
| C+K Careers Careers news and updates from C+K | |
| Aim2Learn – Referral webpage designed for work coaches and employment support professionals AIM2LEARN | |
| Growing Works – September Newsletter Growing Works September Newsletter | |
| Funding & Grants Government Common Ground Award 2026 to 2027: prospectus Up to £250K Capital funding for new builds, refurbishment, expansion etc for facilities and equipment that bring people together from different backgrounds strengthening community cohesion. CD12.10.26 Gardens Trust The Gardens Trust Community Grant Up to £10K – Projects and activities that improve , enhance and sustain historic designed landscapes. CD 15.10.26 Cash4Clubs Cash4Clubs – Sported Up to £2K for orgs that use sport to deliver wider social outcomes and increase participation among adults from under represented groups. CD 1.1.27 LGBT+ & Go Active Fund Get Active Fund – LGBT+ Fund Up to £25 per yr for up to 2 years. For orgs that deliver sports and physical activity projects that increase participation amount LGBT+ communities and prioritises underserved groups that face additional barriers. CD 4.11.26 School for Social Entrepreneurs – Scale The DPS Social Commitment Programme: Scale Up to £10K for orgs tackling causes and consequences of homelessness. Need to complete an online expression of interest form. CD 16.11.26School for Social Entrepreneurs – Activate The DPS Social Commitment Programme: Activate Up to £7K Support for orgs (tackling causes and consequences of homelessness) that are seeking to build a resilient business model through learning, development and organisational growth. Need to complete an online expression of interest form. CD 16.11.26 True Colours Trust The True Colours Trust | UK small grants Up to £10K For projects that improve the lives of disabled children and young people (0-25yrs), 0-25 yr olds living with life limiting conditions and their families. The FA Faith & Football Fund FA Faith and Football Fund Up to £5K for local faith and football projects that increase participation, remove barriers, improve inclusion and deliver side social outcomes. Application form attached! Email completed app form to faith@thefa.com before 25.9.26 Worshipful Company of Information Technologists Charity WCIT Up to £15K – for technology based projects that include digital inclusion, accessibility and participation particularly for those facing barriers. CD 3.11.26 Online application form Apply for a grant – WCIT Charity Bagri Foundation Bagri Foundation Up to £100K for projects that promote and share Asian culture CD 5.10.26 Alec Dickinson Trust Alec Dickson Trust Up to £500 – Support for volunteering projects organised and run by young people (Aged under 30 yrs) which enhance the lives of marginalised or disadvantaged individuals or communities CD 4.10.26 Matthew Good Foundation Alec Dickson Trust £15K pot shared between 5 shortlisted orgs. 1st place £5K, 2nd £3500, 3rd £2500, 4th £2k and 5th £2K. Foundation looking for innovative ideas, lasting impact and strong leadership. CD 4.10.26 Un Ltd Awards | UnLtd Up to £18K for UK social entrepreneurs to start, develop or grow a social venture that address a social issue. Opens 1.10.26 and closes 30.11.26 Stop Loan Sharks Community Fund Up to £5K for projects that raise awareness of dangers of using loan sharks, prevent crime and disorder and publicise Stop Loan Sharks message, that promote work of the Illegal Money Lending Team in communities and encourages reporting of loan sharks. CD 16.10.26. Application form attached to this emailOfcom Community Radio Fund Up to £100K – Sustainability Stream & up to £2K – Equipment Stream. To support core operating costs and equipment costs of Ofcom licensed community radio stations that are currently broadcasting. CD 14.10.26 The Weavers Company The Weavers’ Company No max value but £5K grants available. Projects that support ex-offenders, young offenders or young people at risk of offending. CD 12.11.26 The Linnean Society Our Local Nature Grant Scheme | The Linnean Society Up to £1K – Youth led projects that improve access to local natural spaces and increase understanding of local biodiversity. CD 25.10.26 Asda Foundation Asda Foundation Up to £1K For orgs whose core purpose it to provide food aid, including foodbanks, community pantries etc CD 22.9.26 Northern Powergrid Warm Spaces Support Fund Up to £1K Grants for orgs operating warm hubs or warm spaces to maintain, expand or enhance provision during winter. Armed Forces Covenant Grant Family Focus programme Up to £200K To deliver projects supporting armed forces families with care needs. CD 4.11.26 Postcode Neighbourhood Trust Postcode Neighbourhood Trust Up to £50K over 3 yrs Supports core activities of arts participation, poverty reduction support or marginalised groups or mental health. Opens 24.9.26 – closes 1.10.26Henry Smith Foundation Domestic Abuse: Counselling Investing in long-term counselling for survivors of domestic abuse Domestic Abuse Counselling Fund opening 23.9.26 for expressions of interest. | |
Place Based Working Team
Kirklees Council | Democracy and Place Based Working | PO Box 1720| Huddersfield | HD1 9EL | Email: placebasedworking@kirklees.gov.uk