Third Sector Leaders Kirklees

30/10/2026

📣 REMINDER - Annual General Meeting and Members’ Event
Join us for TSL’s 2026 AGM and members’ event—a chance to hear key updates, connect with fellow members and explore how digital tools can help voluntary organisations grow.

Date: Tuesday 17 November 2026
Time: 12 noon–2.00 pm
Venue: Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield HD1 5JP
Refreshments: Tea, coffee and cake 🍰

Book your place here -

Join us for TSL’s 2026 AGM and members’ event—a chance to hear key updates and connect with fellow members.

30/10/2026

Next, we also have the Longley Farm Fund opening on the 2nd of November.

This fund can support VSCEs delivering artistic and cultural projects in: Holmfirth, Austonley, Upperthong, Holme, Cartworth, Wooldale, Hepworth, Fulstone and Netherthong.

Visit our website to read the criteria and get ready to apply: https://one-community.org.uk/how-to-apply-for-funding-grants-available/

29/10/2026

One of the three funds opening on the 2nd of November is the third round of the Crisis & Resilience Fund.

YOU CAN APPLY - even if you received funding from the first and/or second round.

Secure up to £10,000 for activity that strengthens partnership working, referral pathways and the accessibility of local support.

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

This funding has been provided by Kirklees Council and is being administered and distributed by One Community Foundation.
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28/10/2026

Join this free, interactive webinar with The VCS Alliance funded by the West Yorkshire Leadership Programme on responsibility, influence and sustainable influence – coming soon on 12 November from 10am -12pm.

A NEW FREE WEBINAR -- IN TWO WEEKS TIME! 👇

Change and uncertainty are part of working life, but there are times when several things seem to happen at once. Funding pressures, restructuring, rapid growth, changing priorities, and the ongoing challenge of trying to do more with less can all take their toll.

Resilience is often talked about as our ability to ‘bounce back’. In this webinar, we take a more useful approach.

In the session, a facilitator will help us explore how we can stay steady when things around us are changing, manage our own response to pressure and uncertainty, and make conscious choices about how we respond rather than simply reacting.

✅ Free to attend

✅ Open to anyone working in a VCSE organisation in West Yorkshire or Craven

📅 12 November, from 10am to 12pm

📍 Online on Teams



Sign up on Eventbrite now for one of the limited places: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-being-resilient-in-the-midst-of-change-growth-and-uncertainty-tickets-2003776800350



Our West Yorkshire Leadership partners: Forum Central, Nova Wakefield District, Voluntary Action Leeds, and Third Sector Leaders Kirklees

28/10/2026

📣 Callout: TSL wants to spotlight local groups and organisations using social media and digital tools for engagement and impact.

We would like to spotlight local organisations or community groups that are using social media or other digital tools to strengthen their communications and marketing practices.
We’re particularly interested in hearing from groups and organisations using these tools to demonstrate impact, engage local people and funders, or raise awareness of their services through storytelling.
You could share your work and learning with participants through an online session. Or do a recording of your work and learning so that TSL can share this with members through its website. TSL will offer a fixed fee.

If anyone is interested please email us at - [email protected]

28/10/2026

We’re pleased to announce that three funds will be opening on the 2nd of November:

The Crisis & Resilience Fund - Round 3
The Dickinson Fund
The Longley Farm Fund

Each fund has its own unique criteria, so be sure to read the eligibility requirements carefully to see which opportunity might be right for you.

Head over to the funding page on our website to find out more: www.one-community.org.uk

27/10/2026

📱 Our FREE Digital Life Skills programme is coming to Dewsbury Library!

Starting Tuesday 10 November at 1pm, we’ll help you feel more confident using technology at your own pace.

Whether you want to get better at using your smartphone, stay safe online, use the NHS App, apply for jobs or find out what AI can do, we’re here to help.

You’ll receive friendly, practical support through a flexible mix of workshops, one-to-one sessions and short activities. You don’t need to attend every session.

Complete your personalised 20-hour programme and receive a refurbished digital device.

Places are limited. Book your place or refer someone today:
📞 01484 431400
📧 [email protected]

Please share so we can reach people who may benefit.

27/10/2026

Through a supportive group environment, participants can explore practical ways of developing emotional awareness, managing stress and building confidence and resilience.

The course is delivered face-to-face and is designed to support people who may be experiencing stress, emotional overwhelm or challenges with their wellbeing.
There is no cost to participants.
To book your place, email [email protected]

Free sessions being held at Focal - see flyer for more info and share on thanks 🙏 starts 27th October at 10am - few places remaining

27/10/2026

📢 Workshop: Taking a Trauma-Informed Approach

📅 Wednesday 25 November | 10am–12.30pm
📍 Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield

How can we better support the people and communities we work with through a trauma-informed approach? 💜

Join us for this informative and reflective workshop, sharing learning from The Welcome Centre. Food Bank and More.

Delivered by Jill and Stacey from The Welcome Centre, this session will explore the six key principles of a trauma-informed approach, brought to life through real-life case study examples.

✨ What to expect:
✅ Learn about the six key principles of trauma-informed practice
✅ Hear how The Welcome Centre is embedding trauma-informed approaches into its work
✅ Reflect on your own organisation’s practices
✅ Share experiences and learning in a supportive environment

The Welcome Centre is one of the UK’s largest independent food banks, providing food, advice, guidance and support to people experiencing financial crisis. Having recently signed the West Yorkshire Trauma Informed Charter, the charity is committed to embedding trauma-informed approaches in its support for service users, volunteers and staff.

🎟️ Book your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/taking-a-trauma-informed-approach-tickets-2001177071491

We look forward to seeing you there! 💜

Sharing learning from a local charity - The Welcome Centre

27/10/2026

🎉 Fantastic news for Forget Me Not Children's Hospice! 💜

Huge congratulations to the team at Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice on receiving the Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award! 🏆

With over 500 amazing volunteers supporting the hospice in so many different ways, this award recognises the high standards of volunteering good practice. 💛

The award follows a rigorous assessment by the Kirklees Volunteering Quality award panel, which included reviewing volunteer procedures, speaking to staff and most importantly, gaining feedback from Volunteers.

Read more about their success here: 👇
https://tslkirklees.org.uk/forget-me-not-childrens-hospice-celebrate-volunteering-award/

Photographs by Volunteer Photographer – Geoff Halpin

Forget Me Not Children's Hospice are celebrating their success after receiving the Kirklees Volunteering Quality award. Forget Me Not Children's Hospice is s