Community Foundation for Calderdale

12/06/2026

A big thank you to Train'd Up for becoming members of CFFC.

It was lovely to welcome Clare to our office to present their membership certificate and get a photo to mark the occasion.

Train’d Up do fantastic work supporting skills training and apprentice recruitment, helping people gain the tools and confidence they need to build their future careers.

Their membership helps us support more local groups and projects across Calderdale, with 100% of membership fees going back out as grants to the community.

Great to have Train’d Up on board.

11/06/2026

📢 Bookings for the Summer Healthy Holidays Calderdale (part of Calderdale Council) are now live!

Free places for children eligible for benefits-related free school meals. A wide variety of fun and enriching activities are on offer all across Calderdale, from adventurous outdoor sessions to creative and energetic activities, there really is something to inspire every child.

A hot and nutritious meal is also provided every day.

Read about all the different sessions that are running and book your place: https://eequ.org/healthyholidayscalderdale

10/06/2026

Now the applause has settled, we’re taking a moment to share more of Community Spirit Awards Lifetime Achievement winner Hazel Brindle’s story.

Hazel received this year’s award after decades of community work across Calderdale, including her support for young people and her work with Nest Helping the Homeless.

In our interview, Hazel talks about compassion, community, and the importance of believing in people.

It's a lovely read about what happens when someone keeps showing up for people, year after year. You'll want to give your screen a hug ❤

Thank you, Hazel.

Read the full interview: https://cffc.co.uk/lifetime-achievement-award-winner-hazel-brindle-on-community-compassion-and-the-power-of-believing-in-people/

Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by Hawley Energy

At this year's Community Spirit Awards, Hazel Brindle received the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of decades of service to communities across Calderdale. From supporting disadvantaged young people and leading community projects through Rotary to founding Nest Helping the Homeless, Hazel h...

09/06/2026

A great AI conference! Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to everyone involved in organising this well-attended event.

There was plenty of valuable information for people at different stages of their AI journey, and it was nice to see attendees also generous in sharing their AI knowledge and experiences with others.

Exciting collaborative times ahead as we build on today and look at the next steps in supporting the VCSE sector in the world of AI.

(Slide from Andy Jack, AI for Experts and Candle Digital)

With VAC - Improving Local Lives, Calderdale College and Kingsbury Consulting

05/06/2026

It’s Volunteers’ Week, so we want to say a big thank you to everyone who gives their time to CFFC.

That includes the people who help at our events, support us with office tasks, and give their time as trustees and committee members.

A lot of this work happens quietly, but it makes a real difference to what we’re able to do for local people and communities.

Thank you to every CFFC volunteer. We really do appreciate it ❤

03/06/2026

Is your VCSE organisation using AI?

The Fun, The Scary & The Useful is a free, online AI Conference designed for the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector.

Delivered in partnership by CFFC, VAC - Improving Local Lives, AI For Experts,
Kingsbury Consulting and Calderdale College, this free event offers a practical overview of AI to help you understand what is out there and how to take the first steps to use it in a safe, ethical, and appropriate way for your organisation.

Read more (agenda is now up), and register:

A virtual conference for the Calderdale voluntary & community sector

03/06/2026

Ahead of Refugee Week (15th to 21st June), Ese Ne Tekyerema (EnT) is inviting people across Calderdale to take part in Kokoo Footprint, a community-led social experiment exploring courage and sanctuary.

When - Friday 5th June, 12.00 pm - 2.30 pm
Where - Kokoo and Chocolate Heritage Repair Museum
Unit 4 Northgate House, Market Street, Halifax, HX1 1UR

Participants are invited to bring one everyday item from their home or workplace whose roots begin somewhere in the Global South. This could be a tea packet, chocolate wrapper or clothing label.

Together, the group will reflect on how everyday goods can move freely across borders, while many people connected to them cannot.

The afternoon will include a welcoming tea ritual, shared reflection and a closing act of care.

This is an open invitation to anyone who holds sanctuary values close to their work or community.

01/06/2026

📢 Today, we have launched the CFFC General Grants for Summer 2026! ☀️

If you are a charity or community group doing work that benefits the people in Calderdale, take a look to see if you can apply for a grant of up to £5,000.

Read more and apply: https://cffc.co.uk/current-grants/general-grants-round-2026

CFFC General Grants Summer 2026 The CFFC General Grants round is an opportunity for voluntary sector organisations to apply for funds to support their work. Fund details The fund is an open one to help organisations apply for what they need. We do ask that applications contribute to one or more of t...

29/05/2026

Want a recap of the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards? The full gallery of photos and the highlights video is now live https://lnkd.in/eHP4tRrA

28/05/2026

Want a recap of the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards? The full gallery of photos and the highlights video is now live https://cffc.co.uk/highlights-video-and-full-photo-gallery-from-the-community-spirit-awards-2026/