TeamDaniel

04/09/2026

⚽️ Something a little different at Tuesday Group! 🎉

Two weeks ago, we were delighted to welcome Jess from JJ Performance Football along to our Tuesday group for a session packed full of fun, games and teamwork! 🙌

We took part in lots of different activities, including rounders, Four in a Row and plenty of other team challenges. It was brilliant to see everyone getting involved, working together and, most importantly, having a great time! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

There were lots of laughs along the way — and it wasn’t just the group members who enjoyed it… our volunteers had a fantastic time too! 😂

It was great to try something totally different from our usual Tuesday session, and we enjoyed it so much that it’s definitely something we’ll be doing again! 🎯👏

Jess also runs football coaching and group sessions, so if you’d like to find out more, make sure you check out her page — we’ve tagged her in this post. ⚽️

A huge thank you to Jess for coming along and making it such a fun and memorable session! 💙

03/09/2026

Good luck to everyone going back to school today. ❤️📚

I know school isn’t for everyone — I get that. I hated school myself. But all you can do is try your best and be the best version of yourself that you can be.

You’re going to find some parts difficult. You might have days where you feel overwhelmed, frustrated or like you just can’t do it. Please try to get through those difficult parts the best you can, and remember that asking for help is never a weakness.

To all the Year 11s I’ve spoken to recently who literally can’t wait to leave school — you have months left, and when you take out the holidays, that time really does fly by. Keep going. You’re closer than you think. ❤️

And if you’re worried about your GCSEs, or you’re moving on to A Levels and feeling unsure about what comes next, we have Revision Hubs available and a youth club, They aren’t just about revising. They’re a place to come along, talk, share your thoughts and experiences, and meet others who have been where you are.

GCSEs are not the be-all and end-all of your life. You are so much more than a set of exam results.

I say that as a mum who lost her son, Daniel, to su***de. Daniel was struggling with the stress surrounding his GCSEs, and I never want another young person or family to experience that kind of loss.

So please, if it all feels too much, talk to someone. A parent, teacher, friend, youth worker, counsellor — anyone you trust. You don't have to carry it alone.
Your exams matter, but you matter infinitely more. ❤️

Good luck today, everyone
Just take it one day at a time. You’ve got this. 💪🏼❤️

31/08/2026

📚✨ GCSE Revision Groups are BACK this September! ✨📚

We’re excited to welcome students back for another year of GCSE revision and support! 🎓💪

📍 Gildersome – St Peter’s Church
🗓️ Starting Monday 28th September
⏰ 6pm – 7:30pm

📍 Upper Armley – Christ Church
🗓️ Starting Wednesday 30th September
⏰ 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Whether you’re preparing for your GCSEs, coming back to do GCSE resits, or moving on to A Levels, you’re very welcome! ❤️

Our revision groups are a great opportunity to build confidence, strengthen your understanding and get the support you need to reach your goals.

📖 New students and returning students welcome!

We can’t wait to see you all in September! 🌟

29/08/2026

Jamie finally finished it this afternoon… his words were his never running a marathon again!

Well done Jamie we are so proud of you and we thank you for raising money for us 🩵

The link to donate is below 👇 thank you to everyone that has donated so far it’s really appreciated

https://www.justgiving.com/page/james-appleton-1?fbclid=IwdGRjcAT_j9xwZG9mBWZkaWQWUNYY9YSZzkC2qV_mHpNRQkcMMwrztWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7TnSCYukgAGb5VOrMsA4EI6aW8LM2klz5nXKqnpfhUlSro1bniu01r3todAQ_aem_YjRSn_7PcRTg4JDEF7n3Kw

29/08/2026

As some know Jamie was one of Daniel’s closest friends.

He was supposed to be a running a marathon next week but due to other commitments he chose to do it today.

26.2 miles is some accomplishment especially running alone.

Jamie left around 10:30am his in his team Daniel t shirt so if you see him around please give him some encouragement . 🩵

If you would like to donate see the link below

https://www.justgiving.com/page/james-appleton-1?fbclid=IwdGRjcAT_j9xwZG9mBWZkaWQWUNYY9YSZzkC2qV_mHpNRQkcMMwrztWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7TnSCYukgAGb5VOrMsA4EI6aW8LM2klz5nXKqnpfhUlSro1bniu01r3todAQ_aem_YjRSn_7PcRTg4JDEF7n3Kw

20/08/2026

🎓✨ Good luck to everyone getting their GCSE results! ✨🎓

Whatever results you receive, take a moment to be proud of yourself and everything you have achieved. 💛👏

You have worked hard, faced challenges, learned new things and made it through an important chapter of your life. 📚🌟

And please remember: your grades do not define you. 🩵

They are a snapshot of one moment in time — they do not measure your worth, your potential, your kindness, your creativity, your courage or the amazing person you are. 🌈💫

You are still YOU. 🩵

If your results are what you hoped for, celebrate! 🥳🎉 Be proud of yourself and enjoy the moment. 💖

If they aren’t what you hoped for, it’s okay to feel disappointed, upset, worried or overwhelmed. 😔💭 Give yourself time, talk to someone you trust and remember that there are always different paths forward. 🛤️🌱 One set of results cannot decide your whole future. ✨

📱 Try not to compare yourself to your friends or what you see online.

Everyone’s journey is different, and there is no single definition of success. 💚

Most importantly, be kind to yourself today. 🌸 Take a breath. 🌬️ Step away from social media if it’s making you feel worse. 📵 Talk about how you’re feeling with someone you trust. 🗣️❤️ And remember, asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. 💪

🌟 We’re proud of you — not because of a number on a piece of paper, but because of who you are and how far you’ve come. 🌟

Whatever happens today, remember:
💛 You are more than your grades.
🌈 You are allowed to feel whatever you’re feeling.
🫶 You don’t have to figure everything out today.
🌱 There is always another step, another opportunity and another path.

✨ Your story doesn’t end with your GCSE results — it’s only just beginning.
🎓💛 Good luck! You’ve got this. 🌟🫶🌈

19/08/2026

Well done to all our young members! 🌟
A huge congratulations to everyone who took part in our Introduction to Youth Work – 2-Day Workshop during the summer holidays! 👏🎉

Over the two days, our young people explored what it means to be a youth worker and the positive impact youth work can have on young people and communities. They learned about the different routes into the profession, what the role involves, and the importance of providing support to young people, particularly those living in inner-city areas.

They also developed their understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and keeping young people safe — all essential knowledge for anyone interested in working with young people.

And to top it all off, everyone successfully completed the workshop and received a certificate! 🏆📜 An excellent achievement to add to their CVs and something they can be proud of achieving during their summer holidays.

Keep learning, keep growing and keep believing in what you can achieve! 💪✨

17/08/2026

There’s still time to support us through the Co-op Community Fund! 💙

So far, 920 Co-op members have chosen to support us, and we honestly can’t thank you enough.

🥰 Your support means so much to us and helps us continue the work we do.

There are still 10 weeks left to sign up and choose us as your cause. Every member who supports us makes a difference! 🙌

👉 The link is below 👇

Thank you for your support

https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/94365

The Co-op Local Community Fund is supporting Team Daniel. Become a member or sign in to choose a local cause to support.

16/08/2026

Another great evening at the rec! ☀️🏀⚽🛼

The weather has been kind to us over the last few weeks, so we’ve enjoyed another brilliant evening down at the rec. There was plenty going on, with the usual games of basketball and football, roller skating, and of course plenty of hoops! 🙌

📅 Sunday 23rd August
We’re inviting everyone along to Gildersome Bowling Club for our Charity Day! 🎉

There’ll be lots going on, including:
🍔 BBQ
🎟️ Tombola
🎟️ Raffle
🔨 Auction
🥣 And the chance to come along, have a game of bowls and enjoy the day!

Come along, have some fun and, most importantly, support two great groups. 🩵

We’d love to see you there! 🙌




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