Charities In Calderdale

Based in Brighouse, we offer a counselling service to adults and young people in this area who contact us for help.

We are a Rotary Club operating in the west of Bradford, West Yorkshire. Rotary is a worldwide organisation of business and professional people that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Our work includes arranging outings for the elderly and also for special needs children Further info. on our website.

To provide human resources, services, advice and information to the elderly of Todmorden and district

The relief of persons in need resident in the area of benefit who are sick, convalescent, disabled or infirm by relieving their suffering or assisting their recovery.

Community centre available as a resources forcommunity members

The relief of those in need, by reasons of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary is a network of organisations (members) and individuals (supporters) who work together to make Calderdale a place of welcome for refugees and those seeking asylum. Our activities vary and depend on the expertise and interests of our members and supporters. Every year Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary co-ordinates Refugee Week across the Borough.

We give 8 to 18 year olds in Halifax and surrounding areas opportunities to be on stage, help out backstage, improve their acting, singing and dancing skills, boost their confidence, make life-long friends and have fun. We perform an annual musical, smaller concerts and use workshops to engage and develop their capabilities and skills for them to grow as independent, mature and responsible people.

We are a Brass Band based in Sowerby Bridge. We provide free tuition and instruments to anybody wishing to take up playing a brass instrument and are available for any function. We raise our own funds through concerts and receive no external funding. We provide a social activity for all ages from 5 years to 90 years of age.

Grant giving charity

The Community seeks to relieve poverty by providing practical help to the poor and destitute in the form of food, clothing emergency financial assistance for utilities as well as providing support through home and nursing home visits.The Community serve the poor and wider public through prayer and spiritual instruction and encouragement, including monthly prayer groups and retreats.

Retail and supply of Christian resources

SWAP Rehabilitation and Resettlement assists potentially homeless prison leavers and homeless offenders referred by Probation and Police Prolific Offender Team.Our Change of Lifestyle Program, addressing mental health and drugs/alcohol addiction, assists the transition from prison to successful community living. Our education projects are helping those with little/no education to build confidence.

Presentation, promotion and performance of choral music, concerts and other activities

BUDDHIST RELIGIOUS ACTIVITES AND MEDITATION CLASSES

The Cricket Asylum Foundation provides an inclusive opportunity for disadvantaged people to participate in the game of cricket to make a positive difference to the community. We have taster Sessions aimed at primary schools and youth groups, offer a scholarship programme and coach groups and individuals bespoke to the participants needs, we deliver where best suited for the recipient.

Scouting Activities

The playing of Bridge at evening and afternoon sessions.The teaching of Bridge using English Bridge Union approved teacher.The Bridge Club is affiliated to the English Bridge Union.

1: TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION UNDER THE AGE OF 25 BY TRAVEL2: TO ADVANCE THE FURTHERANCE OF THE WOOL TEXTILE INDUSTRY, SHEEP FARMERS, AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WOOL INDUSTRY IN THE YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE REGION3: TO DO WHATEVER THE TRUSTEES DEEM FIT

To advance the physical education and development of young people by the organisation, provision or assistance of facilities which will enable young people at clubs and associations, or at schools, universities and other educational establishments in Yorkshire to play cricket or other games or sports.

HEARTBEAT offers Exercise and Tai Chi classes, Walks and Health Walks, Social Events plus support to people in West Yorkshire who have had or are at risk of having a cardiac event.The risk factors are: had a cardiac event, high blood pressure and / or cholesterol, overweight, Diabetes type 1 or 2.HEARTBEAT raises funds to provide 24/7 public access AED's, to date 19 units

TEACHING OF MUSIC, MARCHING, DANCE, COORDINATION AND OTHER RELEVANT ARTS

Collect, restore and display a range of vintage vehicles agricultural machinery and associated equipment to show the importance of heritage and create an educational resource for all ages

TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION IN WEST YORKSHIRE AND BEYOND, IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE PLAYING OF RUGBY; ALSO THE RELIEF OF DISABLED PEOPLE RESIDENT IN WEST YORKSHIRE AND BEYOND BY BRINGING PEOPLE INTO CONTACT WITH THE SPORT.

The Club provides children between the ages of five and seventeen with the opportunity to participate in football related activities. This is irrespective of gender, ability or background. We encourage all children to paticipate in fun related sports, which help to promote their physical and social development.