Please join North Kirklees’ Community Anchors and Community Plus for a relaxed, social networking evening to meet local groups and charities.
This is an opportunity to connect with other like minded people, form partnerships, gain support, information and local connections.
Refreshments will be available. Please bring along promotional material you would like to share!
Address:
The 3 strands café, Longcauseway Church, 36 Princess of Wales Precinct, Dewsbury, WF13 1NH
Year 5 students from Birkby Junior School showed incredible community spirit last summer by fundraising for Fresh Futures and their school’s own food bank.
The pupils decided to sell ice pops during break times, a choice that couldn’t have been better timed, as their sale days coincided with some of the hottest days of the year! Their efforts paid off, raising an impressive £187 for Fresh Futures!
On Monday 10th November, a member of Fresh Futures’ Income and Engagement Team attended the Year 3 and 5 assembly to receive the cheque and talk to students about the work Fresh Futures does in the local community. They also shared how the donation will help support children and families throughout the charity’s various projects and services, including their Christmas campaigns.
Aimee Webb, Income and Engagement Officer, said
“It was wonderful to visit Birkby Junior School this week to receive the cheque and thank the students in person for their amazing fundraising. Their donation will help us support local families through our festive campaigns. “
A huge thank you to all those in Year 5 at Birkby Junior School for your amazing fundraising efforts and support for Fresh Futures!
If your school would also like to support Fresh Futures, please email us at [email protected].
To celebrate the festive season, post-16 students at Brian Jackson College will be enjoying a special Christmas lunch together.
They’ll be decorating the Christmas tree, getting creative with crafting and card making, and designing their own engraved gifts, a fun and festive way to round off the term! 🎄✨
On Thursday, post-16 students at Brian Jackson College will be baking Pudsey Bear buns in support of Children in Need.
Then on Friday, they’ll be selling their delicious creations at both the college and Brian Jackson House in Huddersfield — all while wearing their pyjamas!
FREE October Half-Term Holiday Club with Fresh Futures – Huddersfield!
Volunteer of the season is when we get to shout about our amazing volunteers and the, quite literally, life changing work they do to help Fresh Futures run smoothly and effectively.
This Autumn we would like to say a big THANK YOU to Charlotte who is a Graphic Design Volunteer. We caught up with Charlotte to hear about her Fresh Futures volunteering journey so far…
Hi, my name is Charlotte, I love all things creative and aspire to get into a creative role within the film industry!
I’ve had the privilege of volunteering as a graphic designer for Fresh Futures for around a year!
I have been working on the Fresh Futures recipe book, in collaboration with Brian Jackson College and the Income and Engagement team at Fresh Futures. The book will soon be available to purchase through donations!
It gave me the opportunity to challenge myself to do new things, I’ve never designed a recipe book before! I’ve had the privilege of networking with lots of helpful and supportive staff at Fresh Futures.
A typical day for me comes with lots of creativity and problem solving to make sure the design is done the best it can be!
My only advice would be to get involved! You never know what new experiences you will have, the tools you will learn, and you’ll be helping other people along the way which is the best reward.
If you feel inspired to become a volunteer like Charlotte, or if you would like to volunteer in any way for our charity, please contact Lucy on 01484 519988 or [email protected]
Fresh Futures focuses on providing support for disadvantaged and vulnerable children and young people. That’s why we were thrilled to receive funding from Public Health to deliver a new Oral Health campaign for children.
Since February 2025, Fresh Futures has distributed over 1,000 toothbrush and toothpaste packs through community events and partner organisations. Our Community Champions have attended more than 16 local sessions, from stay-and-play groups to coffee mornings, creating welcoming opportunities to talk about oral health.
By working alongside other charities, early years settings, and local networks, we’ve extended our reach and impact, ensuring more families have the knowledge and tools to protect their children’s teeth.
Our approach combines practical support with accessible education. Champions use engaging resources, like a giant teeth board where children “brush away” coloured-in plaque, to show the benefits of brushing for the full two minutes.
Parents receive tailored advice, guidance on registering with dental practices accepting new patients, and help overcoming barriers such as waiting lists, inconvenient appointment times, or uncertainty about the importance of check-ups.
To reinforce these messages at home, we’ve distributed 100 copies of To Be a Star, a storybook designed to help under-fives understand and enjoy daily brushing. Shared through early years groups, libraries, and community sessions, it’s proving a powerful tool to help children build lifelong habits.
Mark Farmer, Chief Executive, at Fresh Futures says:
“We’re incredibly proud to have shared such important oral health messages with children across Kirklees. By working hand-in-hand with local partners and empowering our Community Champions, we’ve been able to deliver these messages in a way that truly resonates , the project has been powerful, practical, and centred around the real needs of families. At the heart of this project is a simple goal: giving every child the best start in life with a healthy smile.”
The impact of the project has been tangible and Fresh Futures noted:
As one Champion put it: “Seeing children get excited about brushing, and helping families find a dentist, is incredibly rewarding. The change starts small, but it lasts a lifetime.”
If you would like to get in touch with the team, please email on [email protected] or call us on 01484 415465.