VSI Alliance News & Events Newsflash from the Voluntary Sector Infrastructure (VSI) Alliance team VSI Alliance News & Events Local News A budget for the recoveryPreparing for a strong and sustainable recovery was the Council’s priority when setting the budget for 2021/22, agreed at Budget Council on Monday 22 February 2021. ESF Community Grants awards first grants of … Continue reading VSI Alliance Update February 26, 2021
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Put your best paw forward this March and support local RSPCA animals in need!
The RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch have an exciting challenge this March that encourages their supporters to get active, raise much needed funds and you can even receive a medal for your efforts! Dave the dog from Halifax RSPCA centre The Best Paw Forward is a personal challenge that can be uniquely catered to your own … Continue reading Put your best paw forward this March and support local RSPCA animals in need!
Calderdale’s Running Aunties
The Running Aunties is a running and walking group aimed at women of colour. Bernadette, Tahreen, and Shanaz share their stories of getting started and creating a group to support other women. Read their blog here We want to encourage more women to run outside and to feel good about themselves. That’s what our goal is for … Continue reading Calderdale’s Running Aunties
GPs offering pulse oximeters to those vulnerable to COVID-19
Devices to monitor oxygen levels and pulse rate are being offered to those patients in Calderdale that are particularly vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19 and suffer from breathlessness or other associated symptoms. Patients or their carers can use these devices, called pulse oximeters, at home and if the readings show oxygen levels are starting to fall, the patient … Continue reading GPs offering pulse oximeters to those vulnerable to COVID-19
Ward Forum Grants, apply by March 2021
There are some Ward Forum Grant funds still available for this financial year in the wards covered by Halifax Central Initiative: Park, Sowerby Bridge, Skircoat and Town. If you have an idea for a project that is going to benefit your local community and need a small grant of up to £500 then please apply. The … Continue reading Ward Forum Grants, apply by March 2021