Winners of the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards announced

Congratulations to all of the Winners at the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards 2022:

Young Community Champion sponsored by CMBC – Tilz Ray

Best New Charity of the Year sponsored by Lattitude 7 – Light up Black and African Heritage Calderdale

Arts & Culture sponsored by Croft Myl – Joint winners – Curious Motion (CIC) and EdShift (CIC)

Volunteer of the Year sponsored by Snowflake Media – Michael Silcock

Best Marketing Campaign sponsored by Appleyard Lees – Overgate Hospice

Great and Green sponsored by greenarc energy – Halifax Opportunities Trust – The Outback Community Kitchen and Garden

Outstanding Individual sponsored by PiB – Caren Parkinson

Breakthrough of the Year sponsored by Calderdale College – Halifax Society for the Blind

Mandy Taylor Award sponsored by Harvey’s – Angela Curran

Charity of the Year sponsored by Riley & Co – The Maurice Jagger Centre

Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by The Hawley Group – Howard Priestley

CFFC Networking Event at West Yorkshire Manufacturing Services

Our June Networking Event was a great success (Gallery below). Sponsored and hosted by CFFC members, West Yorkshire Manufacturing Services, the event proved very popular, with individuals joining from all over Calderdale and beyond. The well-organised staff didn’t even flinch, and superbly executed a strategy to provide enough tables, seating and buffet options to satisfy…

Thanks to new members, we’ve been able to give out an additional £16,700 in grants to local charities.

With Covid-19 every day is a school day

I am generally a half glass full type of person and try to look for the positives in life. I like to support the underdog in a sporting contest to hopefully see David sleigh Goliath. I like to see the best in people, take people at face value and most of all I like to…

Wow! What a View!

There are many benefits to walking, both physical and mental. We’re excited to let you know we’re planning 6 walks around Calderdale over the Spring and Summer months. Keep an eye on our social media or check our Events page for news about the next one. Withens Clough and Stoodley Pike Once again, guided by Lisa Kempster…

Calderdale School Holiday Provider Presented with Award at House of Commons

Kirilea Whitehead from Nurturing Creativity CIC was presented with the Award for being the HAF Regional Champion for Yorkshire and Humber at a National Awards Ceremony (HAF 2023 Awards) at the House of Commons on Thursday 18th May 2023. The HAF (Holiday Activities and Food Programme) provides enriching activities and healthy meals for children eligible…

Read all about finalists in the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards

The Awards Ceremony last Thursday covered so many organisations and individuals who do phenomenal work in our community. Take a look below at our interactive awards brochure. We want to make sure that they get the recognition they deserve, read more about the finalists and winners here, you’re sure to be inspired!