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Teeing Up for a Good Cause: Crosland Heath Ladies Raise £2,800 for Fresh Futures!

Posted on by Aimee Webb

Fresh Futures was honoured to be chosen as the Charity of the Year for 2024–2025 by Gail Harris, Lady Captain of Crosland Heath Golf Club in Huddersfield. Over the year, Gail and the ladies of the club raised an incredible £2,800 through a variety of fundraising events, including fashion shows, raffles, golf tournaments, and sale stalls, to name just a few.

Two women smiling and embracing each other warmly. The woman on the left has short grey hair and is wearing a colourful patterned dress. The woman on the right has blonde hair, is wearing a green and white patterned dress, and is holding a notepad with writing on it. They are standing indoors, in front of a window and a cabinet.
The ladies at Crosland Heath during their fundraising
Four women standing together on a golf course, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in sporty golf attire, with a golf cart visible in the background. The setting is lush and green with trees and grass surrounding them, and the atmosphere appears cheerful and relaxed.
The ladies at Crosland Heath during their fundraising

Gail Harris shared with us:

“I am delighted to have been able to support the work done by Fresh Futures to help individuals and families in West Yorkshire.
Many of the members of Crosland Heath Golf Club are generous in giving their time as well as money to raise funds for local good causes.
Throughout the last year we have held several fun golf events, raffles, a prize draw, an open house with afternoon tea, second hand clothes sales, book sales, donated Christmas presents and held a very successful Fashion Show.
I wish you continued good luck in raising funds to maintain the excellent services Fresh Futures provides in West Yorkshire.”

Five women standing indoors, wearing medals around their necks and holding gift bags, smiling proudly at the camera. They are dressed in casual and sporty outfits, suggesting a celebratory event, possibly after a golf tournament. Another woman is seated in the background near a window, observing the scene. The room is bright with natural light coming through large windows and columns decorating the space.
The ladies at Crosland Heath during their fundraising

Aimee Webb, Income and Engagement Officer at Fresh Futures added:

“It has been a pleasure to work with Gail and the ladies at Crosland Heath over the past year, we have had lots of fun attending and hearing about the events they have put on to raise funds for Fresh Futures.

We are very grateful for the money they have raised that will help us continue to support disadvantaged families and young people in the Kirklees area.”

A group of women stand smiling at the camera, they are stood in front of two display cabinets of trophies. Two women at the front hold a big cheque that reads £2,800 being donated.
The cheque handover at Crosland Heath Golf Club

If your golf club might be interested in choosing to support Fresh Futures as Gail has, or supporting Fresh Futures in ANY way, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

Emerald Publishing chose Fresh Futures as their “Charity of The Year” and raised an incredible £12,252!

Posted on by Lynne Haigh

In 2023, Leeds based publishing company Emerald hosted numerous charity events and raised an incredible £12,252 for Fresh Futures.

Emerald has a passionate team of volunteers who worked to coordinate several varied events that would allow all employees of the company to get involved with the fundraising efforts.  

A few of the events held by Emerald included a sponsored walk, crafting events, a craft makers market, and skills workshops hosted by employees! One team member even opened his farm up to teach people about lambing!

A group of people, mostly women, are seated around a long wooden table in a modern office space with an industrial-style ceiling. They appear to be participating in an organized activity, as each person has a set of papers, a knife, and other materials neatly arranged in front of them. Some are wearing aprons, suggesting a hands-on or creative session. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, with smiles and engaged expressions. In the background, there are workstations, holiday decorations, and a festive banner hanging on the wall. The setting is well-lit with natural light from windows and overhead lighting.
Four women are standing inside a barn, each holding a small lamb with black and white markings. They are dressed in warm clothing, including jackets, and are smiling while looking at the camera or the lambs. The setting has a rustic feel, with hay on the floor and farm structures in the background. A young child in a yellow raincoat is visible in the background, observing the scene. The atmosphere appears joyful and interactive, likely part of a farm visit.
A large group of people, dressed in outdoor clothing, are gathered outside a historic stone building with a red door. Many are wearing jackets, hats, and hiking boots, suggesting they are preparing for a walk or outdoor adventure. Two dogs are also present, one on a leash in the foreground and another being petted near a signpost. The group appears cheerful, with many smiling and standing close together. The background features a stone archway and signage, indicating a possible train station or historic site. The wet pavement suggests recent rain, adding to the brisk, outdoor atmosphere
Pictures of Emerald’s fundraising efforts

In addition to the events, numerous Emerald employees donated through payroll giving. Payroll giving is a way to contribute to a chosen charity each month without paying tax on the donation.

If your company is be interested in supporting Fresh Futures through payroll giving, you can find more information here.

When asked why they wanted to support Fresh Futures, Tamsyn Johnston-Hughes, Internal Communications Lead, said “Being a West Yorkshire business, Fresh Futures was a charity that we were passionate to support, especially as we also focus on education, and working towards supporting the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals in striving to not leave anyone behind”.

Fresh Futures would love to send a huge thank you to the team at Emerald for their donation and deciding to support Fresh Futures this year and every penny received from donations helps us make a significant and lasting impact on the services we can deliver across Kirklees. Check out Emerald on Facebook and LinkedIn.

A decorated Christmas tree stands in an indoor setting, adorned with red and gold baubles, tinsel, and twinkling lights. The tree is uniquely decorated with branded ornaments, each displaying a different company or organization’s logo. At the top of the tree, a silver star shines brightly. In the background, a bulletin board with posters and notices is visible, along with a hallway leading to another area of the building. A small elf figure sits at the base of the tree, adding a festive touch
The Tree of Wishes at Brian Jackson House

Are you interested in supporting a charity on the run up to Christmas?

Why not get involved in our Tree of Wishes Appeal! We are kindly asking businesses to sponsor a bauble for £50, in exchange for your generous donation, we will display a bauble with your company logo, on a Christmas tree displayed at Brian Jackson House.

If you would like more information or to support Fresh Futures, please contact us on [email protected] or call us on 01484 519988.