Launch of the CFFC Local Insight Report Summary

CFFC fundraiser, Christine Gow made 250 cream teas for family and friends and raised over £1750.00. CFFC match funded this taking the amount to £3,500 and smashing her target to raise money for local children’s charity Mothershare. Lord David Shutt of Greetland, OBE PC founded the Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) over 30 years ago…

Todmorden Book Festival The launch of the Todmorden Book Festival was held in person this year and people enjoyed meeting face to face. Everyone was very safe and adhering to safety rules and sharing how pleased they were that it was back as an in person event compared to being online last year. Town Mayor…

In the early hours of 2nd August 2022 a fire destroyed Burlees House in Hebden Bridge, home to over 15 small businesses including La Perla restaurant. We have launched a fundraising appeal to support the businesses who’ve lost stock and equipment in the fire. A small business is more than just an income. It’s someone’s…

Some good news! We have just found out that we have passed our Quality Accreditation again. Well done to the team and to all of the other Community Foundations who passed too! ✔️Governance ✔️Finance ✔️Philanthropy ✔️Grant making ✔️Community participation To read more, visit bit.ly/3FjdZdk

Neil Davidson hosted a charity golf day at West End Golf Club in Halifax and raised £12,000 for his Community CPR Fund. Over 30 teams took part in the event which had a shotgun start in the morning and in the afternoon, and the overall winner won a Four Ball at Royal Lytham St Anne’s…