Halifax Opportunities Trust

18/06/2026

Heading to the Halifax Jobs Fair tomorrow at The King’s Centre? Make sure you come and find the Halifax Opportunities Trust Employment Team at our stall! 👋

Our friendly team provides practical, whole-person support to help people move forward, including:

✅ CVs and job applications
✅ Interview skills
✅ Confidence building
✅ Work experience and volunteering opportunities
✅ Links to local employers
✅ Health and wellbeing support, including mental health
✅ Support for people who are off work with a sick note or at risk of going off sick

Whether you’re looking for work, thinking about your next step or need some extra support, come and have a chat with us.

We look forward to meeting you!

17/06/2026

🌍 Refugee Week 2026: Celebrating Courage

This Refugee Week, we’re celebrating the courage, resilience and contribution of refugees and people seeking sanctuary in our communities.

Starting life in a new country can mean adapting to a different language, culture and way of life. Through our Inclusion and Integration service, Halifax Opportunities Trust supports people to build their English language skills, grow in confidence and become more independent in their everyday lives.

Our classes and activities offer much more than language learning. They provide welcoming spaces where people can make connections, understand their local community and services, share their experiences and develop a greater sense of belonging.

We are proud to work alongside people from many different countries, cultures and backgrounds, helping to create a vibrant and inclusive Calderdale where everyone has the opportunity to learn, contribute and thrive.

This Refugee Week, we celebrate the courage it takes to begin again—and the stronger communities we build when everyone is welcomed.

15/06/2026

Local, friendly employment support that looks at the whole picture.

Based in Park Ward, our Employment team help people build confidence, move towards work and access support with health and wellbeing too. We can also support people who are off work with a sick note or at risk of going off sick.

If you’d like to find out more or make a referral, please get in touch with our team.

12/06/2026

What’s on at HOT next week? 💙

There’s lots happening across Halifax Opportunities Trust from Monday 15 June – Friday 19 June — whether you’re looking to connect, get support, spend time outdoors or try something new.

Monday 15 June
☕ Chat and Chai Group (Walk around the park) - text Sadia 07519997922
🎨 Arts and Crafts Group at Hanson Lane
💼 North Halifax Employment Support at Kevin Pearce Family Hub

Tuesday 16 June
🌿 Adult Gardening and Volunteering at The Outback
🐝 Parkward Pollinators at The Outback
💙 Hamari Yaadein dementia support group at Hanson Lane (Referral required)

Wednesday 17 June
🌱 Grow Well Gardening for Wellbeing at The Outback
🚶 Wednesday Walks at Hanson Lane
💬 Advice and Guidance Drop-in at Hanson Lane
🛋️ Yaadein Group and Listening Sofa at Hanson Lane

Thursday 18 June
🧶 Knit and Natter at Hanson Lane
🌿 Adult Gardening and Volunteering at The Outback

Friday 19 June
💻 Digital Support Drop-in at Hanson Lane
💼 Plus, our HOT Employment Team will be at the Halifax Jobs Fair at The King’s Centre, Halifax - 10 am - 1 pm

Whether you want to meet new people, get practical support, enjoy the garden, build confidence or simply feel more connected, there’s something for you at HOT.

Take a look at what’s on:
https://www.halifaxopportunitiestrust.org.uk/our-activities/

11/06/2026

Calderdale Cancer Aware is teaming up with VAC to deliver cancer champion training to local VCSE groups.

VAC and Calderdale Cancer Aware are inviting Calderdale VCSE groups to join a FREE Cancer Champion training session on Wednesday, 1st July — helping you support your communities to spot signs early, talk openly about cancer, and feel confident guiding others.

Spaces are limited — book your place and help strengthen cancer awareness across Calderdale 👇
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990955345032?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/06/2026

A fantastic event at the Apna Hub yesterday celebrating Calderdale Cancer Aware's Community Impact Award from Macmillan Cancer Support. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the celebrations 🏆

10/06/2026

Spotlight Series: Meet Julie from Bevan Health

This week in our Spotlight Series, we're introducing Julie from Bevan Health.

Julie works as a Healthcare Assistant with the Calderdale Outreach team, helping to deliver inclusive healthcare services to people across the community. She regularly attends clinics at Happy Days Homeless Charity, Ryburn House, Craven Mount, Focus4Hope and St Augustine's, ensuring that healthcare support is accessible to those who need it most.

Through her role, Julie helps connect people with the right services and support, making a real difference to their health and wellbeing.

Julie says:
"Being able to be the link to connect people is an amazing thing. I can make sure that people get support when they need it."

Thank you, Julie, for your dedication, compassion and commitment to supporting communities across Calderdale.

05/06/2026

Bursting with pride for the Calderdale Cancer Aware team 💚💚💚

Our Community Impact award winners! 💚

In Calderdale, too many people are diagnosed with cancer at a late stage, with stark health inequalities across the community. The Calderdale Cancer Aware team, in partnership with Halifax Opportunities Trust, is working to change that by supporting people to seek help sooner, take part in screenings, and access vital services.

They’re building trusted relationships in some of Calderdale’s most diverse and underserved communities. From mosque drop-ins to “Chat & Chai” sessions, their culturally sensitive approach is breaking down barriers and opening lifesaving conversations.

This is why we’re so proud to celebrate them as deserving winners in our Professionals Excellence Awards!

A huge well done to the team for their incredible impact, and to all of our amazing finalists for the Community Impact award, which recognises those working with and within communities to raise awareness and improve outcomes for people affected by cancer, with a focus on supporting people who are underserved or experiencing deprivation. 👏

03/06/2026

Looking for work, an apprenticeship or your next career opportunity?

We’ll be at the Jobs Fair organised by Kate Dearden MP on Friday 19 June at The King’s Centre, Halifax, offering friendly employment and skills support.

Come and chat to the HOT Employment Team about how we can support you with:

✅ CV writing
✅ Job applications
✅ Interview preparation
✅ Exploring training and career pathways
✅ Building confidence
✅ Taking your next step into work

Whether you’re looking for your first job, returning to work or thinking about a change, we’d love to meet you.

📅 Friday 19 June
🕙 10:00am – 1:00pm
📍 The King’s Centre, Park Road, Halifax, HX1 2TS

Register here: https://kateforhalifax.com/event-rsvp/

Come along and say hello 👋

02/06/2026

📢 Come and say hello at the Mixenden Hub Wellbeing Open Day!

Halifax Opportunities Trust will be joining the North Halifax Primary Care Network Wellbeing Day Open Day on Wednesday 3rd June, 1pm–5pm, and we’d love to see you there.

Lisa and Michelle will be on hand to chat about the wide range of support available through HOT, including:

✅ Employment and skills support for people looking for work, changing careers, or overcoming barriers to employment
✅ Support available through our Healthy Working Life projects - Trailblazer and Accelerator
✅ Help with CVs, job searching, applications and training opportunities
✅ Practical support with benefits, housing issues, finances, digital access and connecting to local services
✅ Information about other community support available across Halifax

Whether you’re looking for work, need some extra support, or simply want to find out what’s available in your community, please pop by for a friendly chat.

📍 Mixenden Hub, 101 Mixenden Road, HX2 8PU
📅 Wednesday 3rd June
⏰ 1pm – 5pm

Alongside HOT, there will be a range of local organisations offering health, wellbeing and community support, plus refreshments and activities for children.

We look forward to seeing you there! 😊