VSI Alliance

02/05/2025

Founded in 2010, voluntary organisation Sanskriti Halifax was established to bring the local Indian community together through workshops, cultural & community events, and family-friendly activities.

27/03/2025

🎉 Join Us for Invictus Wellbeing's 3rd Family Fun Day & 10th Birthday Celebration! 🎉

We’re just 2 months away from our biggest and best Family Fun Day yet! This year, we’re celebrating a decade of Invictus Wellbeing and you’re invited to be part of the fun! 🥳

📅 Date: Sunday 25th May ⏰ Time: 11am till late📍 Location: Heath RUFC HX4 8LS

What to expect: 🎶 Live music from 11am
🐕 Exciting dog shows
🎨 Free children’s activities
🛍️ Market stalls
🍔 Delicious food & drink
🏅Mini Rugby festival
…and so much more!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW!
Don't miss out on this fantastic day supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing. All proceeds go towards helping those who need it most.

Click on the link below:
https://buytickets.at/invictuswellbeingservice

Adults:£10
Junior £5
Under 12 -Free
2 adults and 3 juniors £20

Early bird discount for 20% off- code: BIRTHDAY

Let’s make this 10th birthday celebration unforgettable! 🎉
Tag your family and friends and get ready for an amazing day together! 💙

26/03/2025

Join Voluntary & Community (VAC) as we embark on an exciting new chapter!

26/03/2025

📢 Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees are searching for new Trustees to join their Board!

• Do you have a passion and commitment to improving the quality of life of older people in your local community?

• Do you believe that listening to what older people want and need is a good way to improve services?

• Are you able to work as part of a team?

• Do you want to share and develop skills?

• Can you think strategically and help us oversee our charity’s work?

Find out more information 👇

We are seeking new members for our Board of Trustees. With a proven track record, you will be a strategic thinker, with the time and skills to commit to this important role. The role is very much strategic, rather than operational.

17/03/2025

Happydays UK started its social supermarket in Aug 2023 from a shipping container. Now, in a bigger, welcoming space with rustic shelves & zero-waste fixtures, it feels like a village grocer 🛒

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A local Calderdale charity dedicated to supporting those facing homelessness and hardship has celebrated the grand opening of its new purpose-built space in Halifax. Happy Days officially marked the move on Valentine’s Day with a community event at its new home— the former Salvation Army buildin...

13/03/2025

📢 Announcement: VSI Services 2025-29 Contract Awarded.

Further details on our future plans and new ways of working will be shared at the VAC Conference, book here ➡ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1280836700049

VAC - Improving Local Lives | WYCAS | Locality | Calderdale Council | NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB)

06/03/2025

Running a sports club isn’t easy, but you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Join other local clubs learning how to adapt and finding practical advice at these free workshops.

What have we got coming up? 👇

🔎How to Improve Your Governance | 2 April from 6:30pm to 9pm
🙋‍♀️How to Attract, Retain & Support Volunteers | 1 May from
6:30pm- 9pm
🪙 Fundraising and Income Generation | 7 May from 6:30pm to
9pm

Open to anyone involved in running a sports club or organisation of any size in Calderdale. These workshops can really help with the challenges you're facing.

Spaces are limited! Register now for fresh ideas, expert insights and practical tools. Link - https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/sport-for-good-calderdale-4076043?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

Sport For Good West Yorkshire is a partnership project funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

VSI Alliance Third Sector Leaders Kirklees Nova Wakefield District Community Action Bradford & District Voluntary Action Leeds participate West Yorkshire Combined Authority

03/03/2025

🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛ New date alert!

We are now holding the Taster for our brand new choir project on April 10th.

🐦‍⬛ Time: 12pm- 1.30pm

🐦‍⬛ Calderdale Music Services

Let us know, places limited !

03/03/2025

On Saturday, Charlie had the pleasure of joining the inspiring LitterfreeSB, a passionate group of local volunteers who dedicate their time to keeping their town centre and streets clean. 🚮✨

The group are currently looking to earn the VSI Quality Standard in Volunteering, so Charlie stopped by to chat with the team and lend a hand.

Charlie shared: "𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗜 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝘀𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱—𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗽, 𝗯𝗮𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗿! 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳, 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗣𝘂𝗯, 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲.”

A huge shoutout to the Litterfree Sowerby Bridge team for their incredible work in keeping our community clean! 🙌♻️

03/03/2025

24/02/2025

For the past decade, Dementia Friendly Todmorden has been at the heart of the local community, working tirelessly to raise awareness of dementia and reduce the stigma surrounding the condition.

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For the past decade, Dementia Friendly Todmorden (DFT) has been at the heart of the local community, working tirelessly to raise awareness of dementia and reduce the stigma surrounding the condition.

20/02/2025

Annapurna Indian Dance Company has spent over 30 years using dance, stories and music to connect communities, break down cultural barriers, and showcase the rich artistic heritage of India 🎭✨

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Annapurna Indian Dance Company is a not-for-profit organisation founded by Artistic Director Shantha Rao. Based in Halifax, West Yorkshire, the company has spent over 30 years using dance, stories and music to connect communities, break down cultural barriers, and showcase the rich artistic heritage...