Community Foundation For Calderdale

Sponsor Spotlight: Heidi Bingham on Community, Sustainability and Why Calderdale’s People Give Her Hope

Dean — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:44 +0000

Heidi presented the Sustainability Award trophy to winners Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group As sponsors of the Sustainability Award at this year’s Community Spirit Awards, The Craggs have long been passionate supporters of Calderdale’s voluntary and community sector. We caught up with Heidi Bingham to talk about community, sustainability and why local businesses have an important...

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Community Spirit Awards: Jo Beacroft-Mitchell on community, connection and making a difference

Dean — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:47:08 +0000

Jo Beacroft-Mitchell was shortlisted for the Outstanding Individual award at this year’s Community Spirit Awards in recognition of her dedication to the Mixenden community and her work supporting local people.From helping to save a village park to her work at Holy Nativity Church, Jo has spent decades putting community at the heart of what she...

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Supporting Communities Together: Why Local Charities Matter to bk plus

Dean — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:41:10 +0000

Caroline Partington from bk plus presents the Charity of the Year award to Invictus Wellbeing’s CEO Danny bk plus proudly sponsored the Charity of the Year Award at this year’s Community Spirit Awards, celebrating the incredible organisations making a difference across Calderdale. We caught up with Tim Musgrove and Caroline Partington from bk plus to...

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Healthy Holidays Calderdale helps thousands of children thrive during the school holidays

Dean — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:50:58 +0000

Every school holiday, thousands of children across Calderdale enjoy opportunities to play, create, learn, make friends and enjoy nutritious meals through Healthy Holidays Calderdale. Delivered in partnership by Calderdale Council and Community Foundation for Calderdale, and funded by the Department for Education’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, Healthy Holidays Calderdale continues to provide children...

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Making a Difference Award Sponsor Interview: David Malone, Principal of Calderdale College

Dean — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:59:43 +0000

David announces the winner of the category sponsored by Calderdale College As Principal of Calderdale College, David Malone is passionate about the role education plays in transforming lives and strengthening communities. As sponsor of the Making a Difference Award at the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards we celebrated organisations that have identified challenges, created solutions and...

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“Stand up and be counted!” Ann Anthon on 34 years of helping Calderdale

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:36:44 +0000

For more than three decades, Ann Anthon has dedicated her time to helping people across Calderdale through Citizens Advice. From supporting people through debt, housing and benefits issues to helping them find hope during difficult times, Ann’s commitment to her community has touched countless lives. Following her Outstanding Individual Award win, we sat down with...

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Gallery for our June Event with Calderdale Current

Dean — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:01:13 +0000

A big thank you to the sponsors of our June event, Calderdale Current. See below for more information. Thank you to everyone who joined us at The Arches in Dean Clough, despite the scorching heat. Please take a look at the gallery of our event below. If you would like to know more about the...

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Charity of the Year 2026: An Interview with Danny Hutchinson, Invictus Wellbeing

Dean — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:55:06 +0000

Invictus Wellbeing were named Charity of the Year at the Community Spirit Awards 2026 in recognition of their outstanding work supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people across Calderdale and beyond. We caught up with Chief Executive Officer Danny Hutchinson to find out more about the charity’s journey, its impact, and its ambitions...

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Lifetime Achievement Award Winner: Hazel Brindle on Community, Compassion and the Power of Believing in People

Dean — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:36:07 +0000

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 has dedicated her life to helping others. We sat down with Hazel to reflect...

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First photos from the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards 2026

Dean — Fri, 22 May 2026 12:25:37 +0000

Last night, we had the honour of bringing people together for the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards 2026. What a special evening! It was humbling to be in a room filled with so many remarkable people and groups doing such inspiring work for communities across Calderdale. Thank you to every finalist, everyone who took the time to...

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