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 of Todmorden Cllr Pat Taylor and Festival Patron Andrew McMillan opened the launch along with Pam Warhurst and greeted guests warmly and shared the exciting line up including Chocolat author Joanne Harris.

For more details, visit https://www.todmordenbookfestival.co.uk/https://www.todmordenbookfestival.co.uk/

Finalists for the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards 2022 Announced

We are pleased to announce the finalists for The Calderdale Community Spirit Awards 2022. Best New Charity of the Year sponsored by Lattitude 7 Town Hall Dental Light Up BACH eNT Young Community Champion sponsored by Calderdale Council Samuel Townsend Kiera Tynan Lucy Thomas Poppy Holgeth Tilz Ray Volunteer of the Year sponsored by Snowflake…

Charity Golf Day Raises £12,000 for Community CPR Fund

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…

Grants of up to £2,500 available to combat crime working with young people

Are you running a groups in Calderdale, and your projects aims to prevent and combat crime by working with 5 – 25 year olds? Grants of up to £2,500 are available from The High Sheriff of West Yorkshire’s Fund. Deadline for applications is 4th October 2021 For more information about eligibility and to apply, visit…

Find out what is involved if you’re a Trustee

You might be mulling over whether to be a Trustee, you might want to support a certain cause or charity and make a difference, plus you might want to increase your strategic leadership experience. Why not come along to this networking event and find out more? We’d love to see you there.

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…

Local Community Raise Money for Ash Green Primary

Following the fire at Ash Green Primary School, we launched an online fundraiser through Local Giving and coupled with other offline donations, we have raised nearly £17,000. As this was arson, the schools’ insurance company have covered the cost to replace the building work, fixtures and fittings. The additional money that has been raised will…