Working to...
Reduce: LONELINESS
Reduce: ISOLATION
Improve: QUALITY OF LIFE
...in Kirklees
WHO ARE WE?
Established in 2005 by members of the Denby Dale Methodist Church, the centre started work as a charity, to reduce isolation in the local area by running activities that bring people together.

OUR VISION
To play a vital role to stop loneliness and isolation in Kirklees.
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OUR AIM
We aim to reduce isolation and improve quality of life for residents in and around Kirklees.
OUR PROJECTS
Our 20 anti loneliness projects are all in line with our aim above and include:
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
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Coffee Morning Poster Kirkburton
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Cream Teas Poster Kirkburton
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Dementia Activity Group Poster Almondbury
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Dementia Activity Group Emley
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Dementia Activity Group Heckmondwike
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Dementia Activity Group Huddersfield
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Dementia Activity Group Kirkburton
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Film Group Poster Kirkburton
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Tea Dance Poster Kirkburton
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Cafe Extra Kirkburton
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Volunteering Poster All sites
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Work Placements (employment & educational) All sites
COMMUNITY BUSES
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Community Transport Leaflet Kirklees wide
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Ring and Ride Transport Leaflet HD8, HD3, HD5
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Volunteer Car Service Poster Rural Kirklees
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Kirklees Community Minibus Network
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COMMUNITY CENTRES
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Charity Shop Denby Dale
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Drop in Centre Denby Dale
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Kirkburton Hub Kirkburton
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Special Awareness Events Poster Kirkburton
- Training Centre Poster Kirkburton
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We have only a handful of employed staff, working with over 100 volunteers to deliver 1,300 hours of activities per month for our members and over 1,500 passenger trips per month on our minibuses, plus over 1,800 visitors to our centres per month.