Today we hosted our Strawberry Patch Networking Lunch for Engagement Champions and #VACMembers It was wonderful to see new and familiar faces, with great discussions all around! Special thanks to Rob Gibson from Calderdale Cares for joining us 🍓

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, join us in building a stronger Calderdale! 💚 We believe emotional health and wellbeing are vital for thriving communities. Our workshop yesterday sparked great insights and we want to involve you! To get involved contact: [email protected] 📧

The Anchormen, firmly rooted in Elland for 120 years, are calling on the community to support their efforts. Over 100 people visit The Savage Centre each week and with community backing, they hope to secure a bright future 🌟 Read our latest story here: vsialliance.org.uk/ellands-anchor…

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Local places offering reduced child prices (or free) over the October Half Term holidays #kidseatfree Healthy Holidays Calderdale Programme 😀

It's officially the end of the #Calderdale50Squared Challenge! Well done to everyone who took part 👏🏽- It's been amazing seeing all the creative ways you've been moving more. We hope the last 50 days has helped build lasting habits💙 Info on medals coming soon 👀

50 stories published, showcasing the incredible work of 41 different VCSE organisations through the Community Journalist! 🎉 A big thank you to everyone who has shared their stories with us so far 📝✨ Check out the stories here: vsialliance.org.uk/news/?e-filter…

Through the Community Journalist I have been able to support 41 different Calderdale VCSE organisations! Thank you to everyone who has used the Community Journalist for allowing me to do what I love 🧡

A big thank you to Mark & Darral from BAM UK & Ireland and all the amazing volunteers who have joined us to help pack this year's Winter Care Packs ❄ Your support makes a huge difference for those in need this Winter 💙 VAC 🧡 | Calderdale Cares

Winter Care Packs are ready! ❄💙 These essentials will be distributed by VCSE groups in Calderdale to those who need them most. Plus, our 2025 VCSE Directory is out now! — order your physical copies by emailing: [email protected] Or access it online at: vsialliance.org.uk/vcse-directory…

Is your company ready to make a difference?🌟 See how @MarshallsGroup joined Project Colt to revitalize a community garden in #Calderdale vsialliance.org.uk/marshalls-proj… Learn how you can support the VCSE sector, contact - [email protected] #EmployerSupportedVolunteering

When you go on holiday and come back to find that your team are absolutely smashing it and creating their own stop motion!! #ProudManagerMoment

We had the privilege of visiting some paw-some friends today at RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield & Bradford to present their #Calderdale50Squared medals! 🏅 Full story coming soon—stay tuned! 📰 📅 Reminder: Don’t miss the RSPCA Christmas Open Day this Sunday, 12–3 PM! 🎄🎅 Active Calderdale

Exciting news! Our friends at Our Place Calderdale have some amazing festive events happening this December, and they’re all FREE to attend! 🎄✨ If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]

It’s #GriefAwarenessWeek, we’ve launched a new guide to support funeral planning. Funeral planning can be costly, but this guide is full of creative, compassionate ways to honour loved ones while keeping expenses manageable 💛 Find out more: cvac.org.uk/2024/12/02/fun…

Got exciting plans for 2025? 🎉 Let our new Community Journalist Volunteer, Jack, share your story! You can read his first piece with us here 👇vsialliance.org.uk/the-brunswick-… Please contact [email protected] to discuss.

Jack, our wonderful new volunteer is looking to connect with Calderdale VCSE organisations throughout 2025 and share their stories! Does your organisation want to be featured? 📰🤩 Contact [email protected] to discuss.

🎉2025 marks our 25th anniversary year!🎉 For 25 years, we've been #ImprovingLocalLives & making a difference in our community. Over the year, we will be looking back on the memories, milestones & moments that shaped our journey. Our logo has also had a glow up for 2025!

The festive season may be over, but we had to share this heartwarming story from The Rusty Bike Shed. Thanks to community fundraising, 18 newly refurbished children's bikes were gifted to those in need during the holidays ❤🚴‍♀️ Read more here: vsialliance.org.uk/the-rusty-bike…

📢 Join us for our 25th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, January 22nd, 10:00-10:30 AM, Online. VAC Members don't forget that this is your opportunity to vote! ⚠ Register now via Eventbrite 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/voluntary-co…