Directory of 1,500 community groups active in Bradford district
Directory of 1,500 community groups active in Bradford district
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Keighley Furniture Project (Springfield Project) |
Keighley Furniture Project was established as a charity in 1979. It was set up to help people who are on low incomes and are needing household items. We have been collecting donations of furniture and household items (everything from lamps to fridges!) We are able to help people from all kinds of walks of life and understand that people’s situations differ. It’s great that in our community people are housed, but, we take it one step further and give people the opportunity to turn their house into a home. We recycle, up-cycle and re-use to aid our environment and produce a solution that benefits all. We collect donated household items in Keighley /Skipton and surrounding areas to pass on to people who are low incomes. We are particularly interested in cookers, washing machines and fridges as we’ve been granted funding to start a white goods re-use workshop. We ask that furniture is in a good condition and has the relevant fire labels attached. Warehouse open for public to come along and choose their own items and a monetary donation is asked for. People must be in receipt of benefit, disability or pension and proof is requested at the time of wanting to purchase items. https://keighleyfurnitureproject.co.uk/eligibility/ Room hire: We have rooms to rent for longer term organisation tenants. Storage Bays are available for voluntary organisations and private individuals in receipt of benefit. Private individuals must provide a guarantor who is not family or friends. |
| Keighley Healthy Living |
Keighley Healthy Living is a charity based in the centre of Keighley dedicated to supporting the local community, to improve their health and wellbeing. Through our social groups, exercise classes, one to one sessions and tailored courses that have been created as per the requirements of our community, we have seen amazing impact on positive physical and mental health. All of our activities are free (donations welcome) and are accessible by all. |
| Keighley Kiddicare Ltd |
We provide childcare for lone parents and other families in the Keighley area - day nursery, holiday playscheme and out of school clubs. |
| Keighley Musical Theatre Company |
Keighley Musical Theatre Company is the new name for Keighley Amateurs. We have been providing high quality entertainment in Keighley since 1913. Each year we present a large-cast musical in October, and a very popular family pantomime in January. We rehearse Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at Riddlesden Institute, with some Sunday rehearsals in the run-up to our show in October. We are always looking for new members to help both onstage and off. See our website for more details. |
| Keighley Parish: Under Fives at St Mark's |
We are a friendly, relaxed playgroup for babies and children under five and their parents/carers. We’re open every weekday in term time and would love to welcome you and your little ones to join us. We meet at St Mark’s Church Hall, 64 Green Head Rd, Utley, Keighley BD20 6ED, Monday to Friday, 9.45am to 11.15am (term time only). What we do: crafts, play (indoor and outdoor, weather permitting), songs and refreshments (drinks and snacks for children and hot drinks for adults). Entry fee: £3 per family (up to two adults and two children – £1 each for additional family members), payable by card or cash on arrival. Contact: underfives@keighleyparish.org The group is run by Keighley Parish, registered charity 1130301 |
| Keighley Pride |
Keighley Pride 2023 takes place on 12 August! Keighley Pride provides an annual Pride event including fundraising events and community activities for the benefit of the LGBTQIA+ community, their friends and allies, which also includes youth/under 18s in the wider community. Keighley Pride provides a safe space and visibility of the LGBTQIA+ community. Keighley Pride aims: |
| Keighley Table Tennis Centre CIO |
Keighley Table Tennis Centre was established in October 2009. The centre has a capacity of 8 tables at competition standard and a maximum of 15 tables for practice. We also hire space for various different groups including Aire Valley Archers, Clog Dance Classes, and the 50s for Art group that meets every Wednesday afternoon 1pm to 4pm. You don’t need to have done art before, or if you have come and join in. A supply of materials available and help given. Visiting artist comes several times a year. |
| Keighley U3A |
The whole concept of U.3.A. is that members with life skills pass on their knowledge and engage the interest of others in continuing to learn and expand their horizons and this was too good to keep to just a few enthusiasts, and so posters went up in libraries, advertisements appeared in local papers and friends were enlisted. As a result our Start-Up Meeting attracted quite a few Members. The Keighley Third Age Group has grown from strength to strength and now has approx. 120 Members Members get together monthly, usually with a speaker, and socialises. Guests are also welcome at the monthly meetings to meet members and find out what we are about. KEIGHLEY has a summer break in July and August when there are no meetings. There are occasional visits to places of interest, often subsidised for U3A members. We have a Facebook page which gives details of current events - Keighley U3A - feel free to join. Subscriptions Publications Eligibility. Members come from all walks of life and require no prior qualifications, except a desire to go on learning and acquiring new skills, and a willingness to share interests. Most months we have a speaker and this is held on the first Wednesday in the month. It is usual to come for tea or coffee for 10am. The actual meeting starts at 10.30am There is an entrance fee of £1.50 to cover room hire and refreshments. The venue for this meeting is at Action Point, off Russell St, Keighley. Guests are most welcome to come along, free of charge, to meet members and see what we are about. |
| Keighley Youth Theatre |
KYDZ is an independent youth theatre group for young people aged nine to 20. Meets on Thursday evenings at Oakworth Methodist Church, Keighley. Performances are written and performed by members and there are opportunities to develop drama skills. The group is a charity and is managed by a committee. All Acting Members are required to pay a subscription fee in line with our Subscription Fee Policy. This is currently £10/month per child. Currently at full capacity but there is a waiting list available. |
| Khidmat Centres |
We have wide range of activities, day care, drop-in, education classes, Employment, benefit Advices, Training, ICT and Community safety and day care for people with learning disability, PRU School for young people, sport activities for Adult and Young people, multi faith activities Community events and Support for community etc. Our website is under development so for further information please telephone 01274 502597. |
| Khushboo Self Help Group |
Social day care - women only provision. Social group with extended activities: exercise, cook-and-eat, sewing, 'Bombay to Bradford' history/reminiscence project. |
| Kirkgate Centre |
Kirkgate Community Centre is currently closed for renovations, however many groups have been relocated. Go to the 'Whats on' page to find out where https://kirkgatecentre.org.uk/whats-on/ The office is now located at Northcliffe Church (Bradford Road, Shipley, BD18 3ED) open 9.15am to 4pm Monday to Friday. The Kirkgate Centre is a busy community and social action centre serving Shipley. We are a registered charity and a registered company. Most importantly, we are a membership organisation. Members of the Kirkgate Centre run the centre and have the power to call meetings, elect trustees and become trustees themselves. Membership is free to anyone living in the Shipley area. Our aim is to improve the quality of life for our local community. We do this by: Community Cafe: Our community cafe is not currently open |
| Kirklands (Menston) Trust: Kirklands Community Centre |
Community Centre with various activities taking place daily. Rooms to hire for meetings, functions and parties. Contact us for more information or have a look at our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/kirklandsmenston |
| KVU Singers |
We are an inclusive choir and are always happy to welcome new members. Prospective members are invited to come along to any of our rehearsals to try us out. If, after you have sung with us a few weeks, you decide you would like to join the choir you will have a short 'voice check' with our musical director. This is to check your assessment of your voice is correct and will confirm in which section your voice is best suited. As a choir member you can expect to participate in about six concerts a year, and maybe a tour in the UK or Europe. Dates of concerts and tours are announced well in advance, so that you can pop them in your diary and spread the word to family and friends. Regular attendance at rehearsals is the key to getting the most out of singing with the choir and learning the repertoire. Rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St. Stephen's Church Hall, St. Stephen's Road, Steeton, BD20 6SB. We meet most weeks of the year, with short breaks at Christmas and Easter and a longer break in the summer. There are usually some fundraising events during the year, such as a drinks and snacks day in Skipton Town Hall and an open house event. Money raised from these activities helps to keep the choir afloat and your help in the form of items, time or publicity will be greatly appreciated. |
| Laisterdyke Local History Group |
Object of the society is to publish books and gather information on the area's history. Membership open. Meetings are held at the Sutton Centre off Dick Lane on the second Tuesday in the month, from 13:30 to 15:30 (tea or coffee and biscuits are served at 3.15 in the adjacent cafe area). Visitors are welcome at any of the meetings but please bear in mind that our annual outing takes place instead of the usual meeting in July, and no meeting is held in August. 1:30pm-3:30pm. |
| Laycock Village Hall |
Laycock Village Hall is an ideal venue for up to 120 people, 80 seated at tables. Now fully modernised! Suitable for: Facilities: |
| Lees Methodist Church |
11.00am Sunday Morning Service We have a Cafe Church on the third Sunday in every month (with the exception of December). Cafe Church is an informal gathering, starting with a buffet lunch followed by praise and worship in the Church Hall. There is a ramp or stairs for access and then the building is level throughout. As well as the main church, there are meeting rooms, a kitchen and a large hall (which is used by a pre-school during term-time). |
| Lidget Green Walking and Outdoor Club |
We arrange and deliver a number of activities based around both mental and physical health. Activities such as a local walking club, Dementia friendly Community Cafe, Ladies art group, community cinema, homework club, Job Club, we are also part of the national "place of welcome network" |
| Lishi International (formerly the College of Chinese Physical Culture) |
Lishi (formerly the College of Chinese Physical Culture) promotes physical and mental health and personal energy development, using an integrated system of Chinese movement and dance. |
| Little Lane Tai Chi Group |
Tai Chi classes for women only, aged 50 and over. Tai Chi helps to improve balance, leg strength and flexibility. The group is friendly and sociable. |
| Lower Grange Community Association |
Lower Grange Community Association is a voluntary led Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with objectives of improving social cohesion and bringing some economic activity to the multiply disadvantaged of the Lower Grange (BD8) area in the Bradford District. The Association also has the responsibility to run and manage Lower Grange Youth & Community Centre - see what's on at the centre https://ourcommunitycan.co.uk/whats-on/ |
| Lower Wharfedale Ramblers |
We organise five daytime walks per week which are open to all members of the Ramblers. If you're not already a member don't worry, we encourage prospective members to come along on one or two walks to see if it's for them before committing to join, but if you do continue to walk with us you would be expected to become a member. The walks take place on Tuesday and Thursday and are of different length to suit most levels of fitness and ability. https://www.lowerwharfedaleramblers.co.uk/walks/walks-programme.html Dogs (except registered assistance dogs) are not allowed on our walks. If you intend to bring an assistance dog on a walk then please contact us beforehand to discuss any issues. During the summer, we will be putting on a series of evening walks. These will be on a Wednesday evening starting at about 6pm |
| Luv2meetU |
Friendship and Dating service for adults with a Learning Disability Statistics show that around 50% of people with learning disabilities feel isolated, and one in five say they do not have any friends, which can have serious consequences on both their mental and physical health. But up and down the country we’ve been trying to change that. Luv2meetU brings over 400 people with learning disabilities together throughout the year, helping them make friends, be part of a community and have more choice in life. Luv2meetU is a subsidiary of a national charity called the HF Trust that works with people with a learning disability. |
| M&S Archive |
The M&S Archive is located in the Michael Marks Building on the University of Leeds western campus. |
| Making Space: Bradford and Airedale Carer Support Service |
Making Space understands that while caring for a family member or loved one is a very generous and selfless thing to do, taking on such a physically and emotionally demanding role can also take its toll on your own health and wellbeing. Our professional and caring support workers can support you by: Offering emotional support This is a service run by a charity called Making Space. |