Valleys Anchor CIC

If anyone wants a hand with any bids just ask 👍

The next deadline for Holme Valley Parish Council grant applications for 1) community assets and 2) projects and events is 31st August 2024 - please visit our website for more information on how to apply. https://www.holmevalleyparishcouncil.gov.uk/Grants_23021.aspx

Dear All

Does your group work with Older People - we have organised a free event that should be of interest.

Here’s an invite & details for the forthcoming People Helping People Network Meeting in Slaithwaite, hosted by Valleys Anchor CIC.

Date Tues 2 July 2.30 - 4.30.

Please book on and share to other groups or your own team:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/people-helping-people-rural-tickets-924454717947

We will hear about the new WISE network for groups like yours. Public Health will update on a new strategy and we will be discussing local issues, funding, training and Place Standard work too.

If you want to know more send us a message. Thanks.

Third Sector Leaders Kirklees TSL Kirklees is a local charity and membership organisation that supports and champions the third sector in Kirklees. We recognise that a healthy and vibrant third sector plays an important role in our communities, changing people's lives for the better and contributing to the economy and workforce,...

Shout out to any groups in Linthwaite & Cowlersley - get in touch with the team at Pride in Linthwaite 👍

I once did a count up and got well over 100 buildings that are managed by local volunteers - I’m sure less than 20 of these will be known to this network. Why not join for free and see what’s on offer 👍

Community Buildings Network is your building on the list? We are updating the list of community buildings in Kirklees and inviting people to join the network. The Community Buildings Network is free to staff or volu

Pleased to say we will be at this event with a big stall for Families Together - oh and look out for the little blue 🦆 - no 116. It’s ours

Winner Winner 🐔🍽️🤞🏻

Some great cash prizes to be won in this year's race. Hopefully you'll be able to get down to the village where tickets are on sale in numerous shops. For anyone who can't then there is an online option: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/slaithwaiteduckrace

🌱 Fantastic news! Our Grassroots Grant Fund is now OPEN! 🌱

Calling all local heroes in Kirklees! 💪 Got an idea to make your community thrive? We're here to help!

Our fund is all about supporting small projects that boost empowerment, local pride, and life opportunities.

Together, let's make Kirklees even more amazing! Apply now for grants up to £2000.

👉 https://one-community.org.uk/how-to-apply-for-funding-grants-available/

Got a bit of spare money and want to support a local project. The council has a scheme where they part match local fundraising efforts- live right now is a bowling green in Marsden, the Slaithwaite Moonraking Festival, a river side path in Honley and a growing project in Golcar.

Check them out via this link. If they hit the target they get money from the Council too.

Growing Great Places - Discover Projects Discover projects in Growing Great Places

Here’s where the bigger grants are, this is a very focused scheme, it’s a West Yorkshire grant pot using levelling up funds run by Groundwork for our Yorkshire Mayor or as it’s called West Yorkshire Combeined Authority. Up to £20k per application and you have to pass a survey monkey test to get the form.

The devil is in the detail and people over use the grant programme title “community grants” for many of these schemes to confuse us. This is less about community than employability to be honest.

More info here but as ever we are happy to help.

Community Grants - Groundwork Groundwork is working with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to deliver Community Grants - a programme designed to support people with more complex

Here’s another great pot for new and small groups - the grassroots programme is live now but they only allow 1 month for applications so the deadline of 1st June is looming already - luckily we at Valleys Anchor can help you turn this around 🤗

The community grants programme also on this link is open till the end of June

Local Charity Grants Available | One Community Kirklees Find the right fund for you. Here are the Funds you can apply for as a local charity or community organisation.

Quite a few grant pots coming on line with tight deadlines - including this one. Please check it out, happy to help with any applications 👍

📢FUNDING ALERT

Wellbeing of Women is offering grants of up to £5K to small, grassroots organisations & community groups to deliver health information & support to women, girls and people from underrepresented groups. Deadline 19 May.

https://tslkirklees.org.uk/get-funding-help/entry/womens-health-community-fund-tsl-kirklees-38257/

Places still available for this great project over Easter - it’s subsided by the Government and free for those on free school meals too 🤗

Had the final planning meeting today - it’s looking like we have a great line up in a spanking new venue too - Coopers Yard is in Holmfirth near the traffic lights.

Save the date! Our first community event curated by our friends at Valleys Anchor.

Weds 27th March from 11am til 3pm
Coffee and cakes from

An amazing event for all local families, carers and people who support children & young people. It’s free and all are welcome.

Curated for the community by Valleys Anchor, .council, Kirklees Families Together & Local Services 2 You. It’s going to be fun! Fun children’s activities, amazing coffee, cakes and soft drinks… what more could you ask for (apart from some sunshine ☀️)

Good to see 4 local activists at the first mtg this week. Get involved if you work with the over 50s 👍

Get the word out there!

📢Kirklees WISE Network Launch
📆Tuesday 19th March 10am - 12pm
📍Hive Cafe, 46 John William Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1ER

Join Kirklees WISE Network for the launch of a new network for organisations that work with and support older people in Kirklees.

The launch event will include networking opportunities, delicious HIVE Community and Cafe cake and inspiring guest speakers. Come join us for engaging conversations, share your insights, and help shape the future of the network!

Find out more and book - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kirklees-wise-network-launch-tickets-846131280437

The WISE Network is brought to you by Aspire Creating Communities with support from TSL Kirklees. This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in partnership with Kirklees Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority as part of the Mayor's ambition to make West Yorkshire the best place to work, learn and live.

Exciting news. There will be a Family Fair with lots of activities and information sharing taking place on the 27th March at an exciting new venue in Holmfirth. See below. Further information about the day to follow but save the date 🙂 Family Community Hub Valley North Community Hub

It might be a bit cold again at the moment but the community gardens of the Holme Valley are gearing up for the growing season. If you'd like to join a social gardening group, and enjoy growing your own veg (no experience or private garden needed!), then call in to a garden near you.

Social gardening times shown below. Check Honley Open Gardens for times at Honley Community Garden or contact hvcapmail@gmail for more information.

Watch this space for events and activities over the coming months as we celebrate these productive green spaces and all they have to offer.


Holmfirth gardening Honley Open Gardens What's Happening Around Honley Holmfirth Events Grow to school Friends of Honley Library Holmfirth Library and Tourist Information Centre Food Bank Volunteers Holme Valley Food bank - Full Life Church, Holmfirth The Tech Holmfirth Arts For Health CIC Valleys Anchor CIC

Great news and a great appointment - we at Valleys Anchor look forward to working with Tyler.

A very warm welcome to Tyler! a new youth worker for the Holme Valley - The role is funded by Holme Valley Parish Council, working in collaboration with Kirklees Youth Alliance to develop youth services in the Holme Valley.

Great opportunity for smaller not for profits to raise funds for their cause or project.

For a chance to pitch email [email protected]

We're back for 2024!
Save the date - Wednesday 13th March - and spread the word! 😃

We are taking applications for pitches from local organisations, please in get in touch at [email protected] and your project could win the funds raised on the night!

New to HD Soup? Find out all about us here: https://hdsoup.co.uk/

If anyone wants help applying for this just get in touch 👍

Locala's Community Fund 2023/24 is open for applications!

Grants of up to £1500 to support community projects and groups in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Stockport, and Tameside are now available.

For more information, visit: https://www.locala.org.uk/news/localas-community-fund-2023/2024-is-now-open-for-applications

Come on down to the Health Fair at Meltham tomorrow 12-6 in the Carlile and across the way at the Crossroads Centre - hear from local groups, health practices, local pharmacy and support staff. We are also pleased to say Locala will be there with their van and you can have blood pressure check on site and… Andy’s Man Club will be there with a stall and doing a presentation 🤗

Great scheme for great people - if you know anyone in Holme Valley worthy of nomination get your emails in this week.

Just one week to go before nominations close for our Community Champion Awards 2024.

If you know someone who is a fantastic pillar of the community, who helps to make the lives of people in the Holme Valley a better place or who has gone above and beyond to help others or improve the environment then we want to hear about it!

Nominations can come via email to [email protected] or you can message us through our page.

Winners will be invited to receive their award at the Annual Parish Meeting on 18th March 2024.

We are well placed & happy to support any local groups wanting to access this great pot of money.

The next deadline for community grant applications for assets and events is 31st January 2024 - please visit our website for more information on how to apply.
https://www.holmevalleyparishcouncil.gov.uk/Grants_23021.aspx

At my first HDSoup event at the Hive in town looking forward to hearing from Cafe 100 and Mindful Maker projects

Join us for The Good Food for All Network, a new initiative dedicated to improving food accessibility in Kirklees and fostering innovative projects! 🍽

📅 Tuesday 21st November
🕒 10am to 12pm
📍Brian Jackson House, 2 New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP

Here's what's on the agenda:
🌱 Discover the network's first project
🌾 Hear from the creators of a successful Leeds community growing project
🗣️ Discuss the challenges Kirklees faces in food access
🤝 Explore potential projects for a healthier, more accessible future for Kirklees

Whether you're part of a community or voluntary group or an individual who is passionate about making a change, the Good Food for All Network is a platform for collaboration and innovation!

Let us know if you are coming by booking your free place here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/good-food-for-all-network-tickets-736309550687

Proud to have been working alongside TSL since we started and for years before. It is important they find a great person for this great role.

🌟 Job Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer at TSL Kirklees 🌟

We're on the lookout for a passionate and visionary Chief Executive Officer to join our team!

As the CEO, you'll be at the forefront of a community driven mission to unlock the power of our amazing communities in Kirklees. We believe that communities hold the key to creating thriving neighbourhoods, and we're committed to providing them with the resources and support they need.

💼 Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will:
🔸 develop the organisation's strategic goals and objectives and ensure resources are in place to deliver them
🔸 provide a strong voice on behalf of the sector
🔸 ensure effective decision making, plans, progress, financial stability and viability of the organisation
🔸ensure TSL contracts are delivered effectively and outputs and outcomes are met
develop new programmes of activity in line with strategic goals
🔸 create and maintain strong working and professional relationships with partners across all sectors

🌟 Why Join Us
TSL Kirklees has a good reputation, built on a track record of getting things done and having a meaningful impact through our work. We believe in the potential of our communities, and we're on a mission to harness their skills, talents, and innovative solutions. The Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise sector is evolving and we know that individuals and organisations are facing incredible pressures. But we also know the solutions lie within our communities.

Are you ready to help shape the future of our vibrant communities? Join us on this exciting journey to empower communities and create thriving neighbourhoods.

To find out more about the role and to apply visit https://tslkirklees.org.uk/jobs/entry/chief-executive-officer-tsl-kirklees-16531/

We look forward to receiving your application!