The Men’s Sheds movement began in Australia in the 1990s: shared workshops where people do practical projects side by side and spend time with others. Sheds are often set up to reduce loneliness and social isolation, and to support wellbeing. The idea has since spread worldwide, with a large network across the UK. Ryburn Men In Sheds…
There was a real buzz of community spirit in the air at our November CFFC Membership Event, held at the atmospheric Fielden Hall in Todmorden. It was an afternoon filled with inspiration, tea and biscuits and passionate conversations about how we can make Calderdale an even better place to live. We heard from Calder Valley…
Yesterday we were excited to welcome social value managers from across the north to Halifax for an inspiring workshop on how to create meaningful social impact by using local insight. We kicked off with Christian Sait, Founder of the Yorkshire Social Value Network, who shared an insightful overview of the new PPN002 guidance and what…
Partners, providers, and colleagues came together at The Fleece Inn, Ripponden, to celebrate five successful years of the Healthy Holidays Calderdale programme. It was an evening full of gratitude, storytelling, and recognition for everyone who’s made this initiative such a lifeline for children and families across Calderdale. The dynamic duo, Jess Johnson from Calderdale Council…
Calderdale Access Fund Evaluation is Presented at September CFFC Membership Event It was lovely to welcome so many familiar faces, and plenty of new ones, to our September CFFC Membership Event, held at The Space @Field Lane in Rastrick. If you haven’t been before, it’s a cosy welcoming community venue with great facilities and the…
At the Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC), we are proud of the strong relationships we hold with our funders. Part of that partnership means not just sharing reports, statistics, and case studies but also taking funders around Calderdale to see for themselves the incredible work happening in our community. This month, colleagues from the West…
Those of you who are close to the Community Foundation will know about Neil Davidson who had a cardiac arrest and was kept alive by his son who performed CPR on him. Neil went on to set up The Community CPR Fund with CFFC to increase access to CPR training, defibrillators, and essential equipment with…
The Department for Education fund the Healthy Holidays (HAF) programme, Calderdale Council deliver it in partnership with CFFC. Different providers run the clubs during the school holidays. Clubs delivered nutritious meals, fun physical activities, emotional wellbeing sessions, enriching experiences, and support which is a life saver for some families. We have just completed the Annual…
As part of #RefugeeWeek (16th – 22nd June 2025), some of the CFFC team participated in a team lunch in support of refugees and asylum seekers. In partnership with Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary, Leila’s Kitchen in Hebden Bridge supplied a #RefugeeWeek themed lunch, accompanied by a awareness-raising quiz and link to a specially curated Spotify…
Supporters, Donors, and Trustees came together at Halifax Town Hall for a special afternoon. After afternoon tea with the Mayor of Calderdale and his Wife in the Mayor’s Parlour, we were treated to a fascinating tour of the Town Hall by Sue Hanson from Halifax Heritage Tours. If you haven’t done the tour already, we…
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