Community Foundation for Calderdale launched their general grants programme with grants of up to £5000 are available. The fund is made up of CFFC funds and the Full Circle Fund With regard to General Grant applications, CFFC will prioritise applications which contribute to the Foundation’s strategic priorities, these are: Homelessness and HousingPoverty and DisadvantageMental Health … Continue reading CFFC General Grants Fund Open and Informal Session
Memory Lane Cafes are open once again
The Halifax and Sowerby Bridge Memory Lane cafes have been open since April and are ready to welcome you once again. The cafes are running on the same lines as last autumn, morning and afternoon sessions on each cafe day, socially-distanced tables, and mask-wearing encouraged when movingaround the room etc. For the time being, restrictions … Continue reading Memory Lane Cafes are open once again
Have you been affected by Hate Crime or Hate Incident?
Hate crimes / hate incidents can take place anywhere, at home, in the street, at work, school or online. No-one should have to put up with it and live with the fear, anxiety and consequences of hate. A hate crime is any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to … Continue reading Have you been affected by Hate Crime or Hate Incident?
Mums On a Mission are here to help you
Meet Mums On a Mission, a newly formed organisation that take the wellbeing of children and families in need very seriously. Founded in 2018, they proactively help and support families with young children who experience poverty and destitution in Calderdale. Much of their strength derives from the lived in experiences of hardship that their members … Continue reading Mums On a Mission are here to help you
Be aware of the risk of flash flooding this summer
Residents in Calderdale are reminded to check their flood preparation plans and be aware of the risk of flash flooding during the summer months. The recent flooding in Germany, Belgium and parts of London has acted as a reminder of the dangers posed by flooding and demonstrates the ongoing effects of climate change. It remains … Continue reading Be aware of the risk of flash flooding this summer
Halifax Central Initiative 