Category Archives: Community

The first of three new Changing Places toilets in Calderdale is now open at Todmorden Learning Centre, improving facilities in the town, particularly for those with severe disabilities or complex needs. As part of the Changing Places programme, a partnership between the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and Muscular Dystrophy UK, Calderdale… read more … about New Changing Places facility improves accessibility in Todmorden>>

Changing Places facility in Todmorden

A powerful new fostering film will support Calderdale’s campaign to recruit more foster carers in the borough, sharing the message that anyone with a capacity to care can foster a child or young person. ‘Any Of Us’ is the sixth film produced by a growing partnership of councils and children’s trusts to promote local authority… read more … about Any of Us…because it really can be>>

Young girl on beach - still from Any of Us fostering film

Grant applications are now open for community groups to make a difference to children and young people in next year’s school holidays. The successful Healthy Holidays Calderdale programme is back again in 2024, providing inspiring free activities and meals to children from lower-income families. The expense of school holidays can be difficult for these families,… read more … about Help to give children Healthy Holidays and life-changing benefits >>

An exciting new space in the heart of Halifax town centre is now open to locals inside one of Together Housing Group’s office buildings. The ‘Hub @ Bull Green’ has been officially opened by Newground Together, an independent charity that is part of the Together Housing Group. Newground Together have created a friendly space to… read more … about Vibrant new community hub opened by Newground Together, in the centre of Halifax>>

Bull Green Hub opening

Young people across Calderdale have been able to enjoy a summer of fun, joining in with exciting inclusive play sessions, as part of the Council’s Play Development Service activity programme. The Play Development Service is part of Calderdale Council’s Children and Young People’s Service and offers regular inclusive play sessions in communities across the borough…. read more … about Supporting families to enjoy a summer of fun>>

Young people playing football as part of summer activity sessions

Families in Calderdale can now benefit from improved, joined up services, with the opening of the first Calderdale Family Hub – ‘Central Halifax Family Hub at Jubilee’. Calderdale Council is creating a new network of Family Hubs, which will provide support for families in Calderdale with children aged 0-19 years (or up to age 25… read more … about New support network launches for Calderdale families>>

Child enjoying Family Hub launch activities

Calderdale’s pioneering approaches to nature recovery and natural flood management have been showcased in a major national report. The ‘Powers in Place: Nature’ report by UK100 looks at the powers local authorities have to drive nature recovery, tackle climate change and deliver health and wellbeing benefits by promoting engagement with the natural environment. UK100 is… read more … about Calderdale’s nature recovery work in national spotlight>>

In the run up to Calderdale’s Year of Culture in 2024, local groups and organisations are invited to apply for grants from a £50,000 fund, to support cultural opportunities. The year 2024 marks 50 years since Calderdale became a borough. To celebrate, Calderdale Council is hosting a Year of Culture, to inspire, entertain, and showcase… read more … about Opportunity for local groups to celebrate CultureDale>>

CultureDale logo

Voluntary, community and faith organisations in Calderdale are invited to apply for grants of up to £3000, as part of the latest round of the Council’s Small Grants Scheme. Calderdale Council is offering local groups the opportunity to apply for a one-off grant, from a total fund of £65,000, for activities, projects or events which… read more … about Small grants for groups with big ideas>>

Curious Motion activity group