Fresh Futures is proud to launch Friends of Fresh Futures, a new membership scheme designed to bring local businesses together in support of vulnerable and disadvantaged children, young people and families across Kirklees.
Launching today, the scheme invites businesses to make a monthly contribution of £10, £25 or £50, with every penny going directly into Fresh Futures’ frontline work. These contributions help the charity continue providing vital early help, emotional wellbeing services, education support and practical assistance for families facing disadvantage.
Why Your Support Matters
Across Kirklees, child poverty remains a significant concern. According to the latest ONS local indicators, 33.7% of children in Kirklees are living in relative poverty, a figure far higher than the national average. Poverty affects children’s health, education and long‑term life chances, and the need for early support has never been more urgent.
Fresh Futures has been supporting local families for more than 50 years, and in 2025 alone the charity:
- Supported 11,446 families,
- Reached 7,675 children, young people and families directly, and
- Helped 147 young people access new opportunities, including education, training and employment pathways.
These figures highlight both the scale of local need and the impact Fresh Futures’ services have across the community.
Introducing the Friends of Fresh Futures Scheme
The Friends of Fresh Futures scheme offers three membership levels, each designed to make corporate charitable giving easy, meaningful and rewarding.
Level 1 – £10 per month
- Use of the Friends of Fresh Futures logo & marketing toolkit
- Recognition on our Friends of Fresh Futures webpage
- Social media acknowledgment
- Access to our business offers platform
- Group volunteering opportunities
- Invitation to our Supporter Appreciation Event
Level 2 – £25 per month
All Level 1 benefits, plus:
- Free entry for two colleagues to our bi‑monthly Networking for Good events
- 50% discount on room hire at Brian Jackson House (HD1 5JP) — including meeting rooms, cinema room and large event spaces
- Invitation to our Supporter Appreciation Event
Level 3 – £50 per month
All Level 1 and 2 benefits, plus:
- A personalised bauble as part of our Gift a Fresh Future seasonal campaign
- Tailored sponsorship opportunities (up to £200 value)
- A guaranteed place for a team member in a Fresh Futures fundraising event
A Message from Fresh Futures
Katie Shephard, Head of Income and Engagement at Fresh Futures, said:
“We’re thrilled to introduce the Friends of Fresh Futures scheme. This initiative gives local businesses a simple but powerful way to support vulnerable and disadvantaged families right here in Kirklees. Every contribution helps us continue delivering the vital services that families rely on. We are incredibly grateful to every business that joins us in making a difference.”
Join Us in Creating Brighter Futures
Becoming a Friend of Fresh Futures is an opportunity for businesses to:
- Make a real difference to families in need
- Strengthen their corporate social responsibility
- Connect with like‑minded organisations
- Enhance staff wellbeing through volunteering
- Support a long‑standing local charity making proven impact
Find out more and become a Friend today:
https://freshfutures.org.uk/friends-of-fresh-futures/
Together, we can build stronger communities and brighter futures for children, young people and their families across Kirklees.