Directory of 1,500 community groups active in Bradford district
Directory of 1,500 community groups active in Bradford district
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children - Bradford |
National charity providing a range of services for children and young people and their families. Locally, this includes: Domestic Abuse, Recovering Together (DART) is a group work programme that helps children and mothers get back on track after experiencing domestic abuse. Over ten weeks, mothers and children aged seven to 14 meet to explore their experiences, learn coping strategies and rebuild their parent-child relationships. InCtrl helps to build young people’s understanding of the risks and benefits of the internet. We work with children aged 9 to 13, using group sessions to build online resilience and promote emotional wellbeing. Parents and carers are encouraged to get involved and help protect their children from online abuse. Pregnancy in Mind - a preventative mental health service that helps support expectant parents who have or are at risk of mild to moderate anxiety or depression. Activities include mindfulness, active relaxation and peer support. Parents-to-be can attend the programme between 12 and 28 weeks gestation. |
| Naye Subah |
The project provides a range of daycare and support services, including: therapeutic groups, psychological therapy groups, support groups, and activity-based groups. It also provides information, outreach and advocacy, community support and direction, emotional support and relaxation sessions. To provide support, enable recovery and promote independence to Asian Women in the Bradford area experiencing mental health difficulties. Initial assessment of needs in the community. Therapeutic, support and drop-in groups The service is for Women and girls 16+ Referral form must be fully completed by the referrer and returned to Naye Subah. Naye Subah is a confidential service, however we may have to share information with relevant agencies with your consent. Staff employed by Naye Subah have an understanding of mental health distress and are able to support Asian women experiencing mental distress. At Naye Subah we speak the following community languages: |
| Nebula Girls' Group |
Nebula is a social support group aimed at girls and young women on the autism spectrum aged between 8 and 25 years of age. See our website www.nebulagirlsgroup.co.uk for more information about our sessions and for contact details. |
| New Libya Society |
New Libya society is registered charity that works to help the Libyan community in Bradford and surrounding area in education, sharing culture, volunteers, sports. |
| New Vision Bradford (Humankind, Bridge Project, Create Strength Group and Project 6) |
New Vision Bradford is a new service to help people who have issues with alcohol and other drugs across the district. The service is a partnership between national charity Humankind, and three local charities, the Bridge Project, Create Strength Group and Project 6. New Vision Bradford has been commissioned by Bradford Council and the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, through the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership. New Vision Bradford will include a range of support including harm reduction, care coordination, clinical and therapeutic interventions. The service will continue to work with people who become abstinent to help them to create a healthy and meaningful life. It will also provide support for family members. To contact New Vision Bradford call 01274 296023, email info@newvisionbradford.org.uk or head to the website which can be found at https://www.newvisionbradford.org.uk We have a number of sites in Bradford and Keighley. Pelican House in Little Germany, Bradford We also have a Recovery Centre on North Parade in Bradford city centre for people who are now abstinent from alcohol and drugs. New Vision Bradford also has workers at various GP surgeries and health centres across the district. |
| Newlands Community Association |
The main aim of the charity is to relieve poverty, advance education and provide and assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or leisure time in order to the improve the quality of life for local people. NCA works in the Bradford East area of the district. NCA promotes projects that will bring benefit to the community and offers volunteer placements through NCA (Trading) Ltd, the charity's trading company. NCA (Trading) owns the Inspire Bradford business park which it rents to a diverse range of tenants. |
| Newlands Furniture Service: Food for Life |
Food for Life is a Community Food Hub, managed by a charity called Newlands Furniture Service providing food and essential products to local people who are struggling to make ends meet. Thanks to Big Lottery funding a shop in York House, has been refurbished to house the Community Food Hub. Anybody in receipt of benefits/pensions can become members of the Community Food Hub; people can sign up for membership on Tuesday mornings 11 until 12 at the Community Food Hub. The hub runs as a ‘Community Pantry’ where members pay £3 per visit (they can also donate more if they can afford to) the number of items of shopping depends on the size of their household. |
| North and West Yorkshire ASBAH |
North & West Yorkshire ASBAH supports anyone affected by the diagnosis of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. We do this through regular welfare and befriending calls, peer supported activities, online and face to face, advocacy and sign posting. |
| North East Windhill Community Association |
Windhill Community Centre: |
| North of England Activities and Training |
The group is for young people aged 11 to 25 and those working with and for them. We support or provide out-of-school hours activities, organisation and management, especially outdoor experience and training. Locations vary, depending on activity and client group. |
| Northcliffe Allotment Society |
Northcliffe Allotment Society is a registered charity that manages allotments under an agreement with Bradford Metropolitan District Council. There are 150 allotments which are let to people living in the local area. Applications for plots can be made through our website. The society is developing community space that can be open to local people to come and enjoy but also work for wildlife. We have achieved a lot already: creating a few raised beds which have been filled with herbs and flowers, a wildlife friendly area with ponds, brash piles and a habitat designed to please birds, butterflies and insects, and a tree nursery beds to grow on the small trees ready to be planted out in the woods and park. To make more progress on this site we have recently set up a community garden and orchard group, which meets once a month on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 12pm. It is open to anyone to come along and join in, there are always a range of jobs each time to suit people’s interest and capabilities. We have all the tools and gloves you need, but please wear boots or strong shoes as the site still has its challenges. |
| Northcliffe Environmental Enterprises Team (NEET) |
NEET is a registered charity based in Northcliffe Park, Shipley. We work with around 70 people with a learning disability to offer daytime opportunities that are flexible and person-centred. The programme centres on personal development, welfare and practical learning opportunities in horticulture, cookery, woodwork and related activities. Our mission is to enable people with learning disabilities to lead an inclusive and fulfilling life. |
| Nutrition Advice Fitness Self-care |
Self care is about looking after yourself, living a healthy lifestyle and focussing on what you can do, rather than things you can’t. It’s also about taking responsibility for your own health and wellbeing with the support of the people involved with your care. It starts with really simple things like brushing your teeth regularly, taking medicine when you have a cold, or making time to exercise. It’s really important to look after yourself in order to stay as well as possible. We can give personal and professional advice suited to your needs and abilities. |
| Oakworth Pre-school |
Oakworth Pre-School (previously known as 'Oakworth Playgroup') based at Oakworth Methodist Church is an Ofsted-registered early years setting for 2 to 4 year olds run by experienced, enthusiastic, local childcare professionals with specialist provision for those with special educational needs or disabilities. At just £13.50 per child, the flexible sessions which run on Mondays and Fridays 9am to 12pm and Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am to 2.45 pm during term time, offer excellent value for money with parents paying per half term to secure their child's place for one, some or all days each week, with nothing to pay during school holidays. Fully funded places are also available. If you have a child of pre-school age or would like more information please email us or view our Facebook page. |
| Oakworth Village Society |
Every resident of Oakworth is a member of Oakworth Village Society. We undertake helpful activities for the benefit of Oakworth village. We hold meetings and provide facilities for local voluntary organisations to have fund raising stalls at our annual Summer Gala and Christmas Fair. We try to encourage local interest in the upkeep and appearance of the village, in particular our unique park. |
| Olicana Bridge Club |
2023 is our club's diamond jubilee year! Located in the centre of Ilkley, we are pleased to welcome members and visitors. Each week there will usually be five sessions in the club at 12 Wells Promenade. These are Tuesday and Wednesday evenings with play starting at 7.05pm, Wednesday morning at 9.55am and on Monday and Friday afternoons at 1.45pm. There will be students social sessions on occasional Fridays at 7pm. We also run two on-line sessions each week on Monday (BBO) and Thursday (Real Bridge) at 7.15pm. Please see the calendar and competitions for more details of all of our events. Please do not bring cash to pay for f2f sessions, we will invoice members for all sessions played and this will be £2.50 members, £3.50 non members. Members can log in to see their own personal account. Please remember that no premises can guarantee to be Covid free so members have to take their own individual decisions and above all please keep everyone's safety in mind when playing at the club. We have developed Guidelines to assist all players in f2f sessions https://www.bridgewebs.com/olicana/Guidelines%20ver%2013.pdf. Note we currently have a maximum limit of 14 tables so at busy sessions do be seated in good time to ensure your place. |
| Olive Branch Community Church |
Olive Branch is a multi-cultural non-denominational christian fellowship reaching out to the communities of West Bowling. |
| One In a Million |
One In A Million is a Bradford based charity that engages with children and young people, through Sports, the Arts and Enterprise. The charity has three related companies that run different parts of their services: OIAM (Sports) is a charitable company limited by guarantee. This is known as ‘One In A Million Charity’, which delivers community based programmes and activities across the Bradford district. Fundraising and corporate events take place to make our model sustainable alongside grants and funding. It is governed by the Board of Trustees who are responsible for setting the vision, strategy and policy; autonomy for operational implementation is delegated to the Leadership Team. OIAM (Enterprises) Limited is a wholly subsidiary company limited share of OIAM (Sports). The Leadership Team is responsible for implementation of all operational aspects of Enterprises. OIAM Academy Trust includes a school/s, which is/are grant funded by the ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency), and annual accounts and financial statements are reported independently from (Sports) and (Enterprise) Limited. One In A Million Charity is the sponsor of the school as reflected in its members of The Academy Trust. Delegate governance duties are given to the Board of Governors. All three entities (OIAM (Sports), OIAM (Enterprises) Limited, and OIAM Academy Trust exist to support the charitable aims and objectives of extending the life chances of Bradford’s children and young people through the Hub and Spoke model. |
| Open House For Seniors |
Drop-in Open House for Seniors, meeting at the Alhambra Bradford, on Mondays and Tuesdays 10am to 2pm. Monthly programme available from our venue. Programme includes: exercise every week on Mondays; light refreshments at affordable prices; occasional speakers on relevant subjects for older people and reminiscences. We welcome new members, come along and say hello! |
| Otley Road & Undercliffe Community Works (Communityworks) |
Community project working in the Otley Road and Undercliffe areas of Bradford, offering activities for all ages. Communityworks has four main aims: |
| Outside the Box |
Outside the Box is run by registered charity Ilkley Community Enterprise Ltd. Outside the Box offers many different opportunities for adults with a learning disability (Our members) these include: |
| Oxenhope Gardening Club |
A lively gardening forum in Oxenhope. If you are looking for a sociable night out and are interested in gardening this is the club for you. For just £25 you get a season of stimulating evening talks by big names in gardening, and visits to iconic gardens in the summer months. Why not come and join us? All meetings, unless otherwise noted, are on the third Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm in Oxenhope Community Centre. Admission, unless otherwise noted, is £5 for non members, members free. Membership is £25 per year. |
| Oxenhope Straw Race |
The Oxenhope Charity Straw Race takes place every summer - it is always on the first Sunday in July. The race is organised by a community organisation that is currently applying for charity registration. To date this event has raised over £450,000 with funds donated to Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, Haworth Riding for the Disabled and other local worthy causes. What happens on the day? It is great day out with a real carnival atmosphere for the local community. Whether you are taking part in the race or spectating, it is an event not to be missed! Answers to frequently asked questions are available https://oxenhopestrawrace.com/faqs/ We are delighted to confirm that the 2024 Oxenhope Straw Race will be held on Sunday 7th July 2024. To sign up for the event, please go to our event page on SI Entries https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=11981 to fill in all your team’s details and pay the entry fee. |
| Palm Cove Society |
Specialist Supported accommodation for refugees and eligible asylum seekers, victims of modern slavery, human trafficking, domestic abuse, forced marriage and honour based violence. |
| Parents Against Child Exploitation |
PACE (Parents Against Child Sexual Exploitation) is a national charity that supports parents and carers whose children are being exploited by offenders outside of the family. We also train professionals in how to support affected children and their parents using a trauma-informed, family-centric approach. Pace takes referrals directly from parents. If you are worried about child sexual or criminal exploitation happening to your child, please complete this form https://paceuk.info/parent-support-enquiry-form/ Someone from our parent support team will be in touch to discuss the help and information Pace could offer. |