HAF Schools Out Club – October Half Term

FREE October Half-Term Holiday Club with Fresh Futures – Huddersfield!

* Please note this event is now fully booked*

Looking for fun, free, and active plans for your 9-15 year old this half term? Our Schools Out, Holiday Club! is back – running exciting sessions every weekday during the October break at Brian Jackson House.

Completely FREE for children on free school meals!

Paediatric First Aid Training

Are you a parent or carer? Build your confidence in delivering emergency first aid to your children with our Paediatric First Aid & CPR Training session!

In this session, you’ll learn:

– How to recognise the signs of cardiac arrest
– How and when to perform CPR
– How to use a defibrillator for babies and children

What to do if a baby or child is choking, and how to avoid choking hazards

This session is ideal for parents and carers who want to feel more confident in an emergency situation.
Please note: This is not an accredited course.

Let’s work together to make sure our children are safe!

Fresh Futures Brews Up Something Special for Yorkshire Day.

Posted on 8 August 20258 August 2025 by Lucy Martin

On Friday 1st August, to mark Yorkshire Day in true community spirit, a handful of cafés and supporters across Kirklees came together to take part in our first ever Fresh Futures Remote Coffee Morning and what a fantastic day it was!

Fresh Futures wanted to bring the people of Huddersfield and surrounding areas together for a town wide moment of joy, fuelled by good coffee, delicious cake, and a shared passion for supporting young people and families. At the heart of it all was a mission to raise both funds and awareness for the vital work carried out every day at Fresh Futures.

Two smiling women sit behind a cake sale table decorated with red and yellow paper ornaments, offering a variety of cakes and bakes to raise funds for Fresh Futures. — Banana Moon Nursery at Mirfield

An image of cookies, and sweet treats on a table decorated with Fresh Futures bunting and a sign saying 'Cake Sale, £1 per item'. — Banana Moon Nursery at Mirfield

Participants joined in from their own cafés and workspaces. It was so lovely to see spaces decorated with Fresh Futures-branded goodies, from colourful bunting and posters to cake flags and toppers. We were blown away by the effort and enthusiasm.

A participating group told us:
“No one had heard of Fresh Futures, but they have now!”

A group of older women sit around a blue tablecloth enjoying tea, cake, and conversation at a community coffee morning, with more people chatting in the background. — Spen Valley & Dewsbury Soroptomists at their friendship café in Mirfield library

Butterfly bins decorated with Fresh Futures icing labels on top. — Spen Valley & Dewsbury Soroptomists

We want to say a heartfelt thank you to Turntable Café, Banana Moon Nursery (Mirfield), and the Spen Valley and Dewsbury Soroptomists for being part of this special day and showing such brilliant support. You’ve helped shine a light on Fresh Futures and made a real difference.

A close-up of a hand holding a cappuccino in a Fresh Futures mug, with cakes and slices displayed under glass covers in the background. — Turntable Café – Huddersfield

Image of 4 female members of staff at Turntable Vinyl Cafe in aprons smiling. — The team at Turntable Café on Yorkshire Day

We can’t wait to do it all again next year!

If you are interested in supporting Fresh Futures through fundraising, check out the events we have coming up or email [email protected].

Image of Fresh Futures female staff member holding a Fresh Futures cup in a kitchen, with cakes and buns in the foreground. — The event at Fresh Futures, Brian Jackson House.

Work Ready Programme – DECEMBER

Work Ready Programme – December 2025

Fresh Futures is pleased to offer a free two-day Work Ready Programme this summer at Brian Jackson House in Huddersfield. Designed to support individuals in building confidence, improving wellbeing, and preparing for employment, the programme takes a holistic and person-centred approach.

Participants will benefit from:

Confidence-building activities
Creative and interactive wellbeing workshops
CV writing, job application guidance, and interview preparation
Ongoing one-to-one support for up to six months
Monthly check-ins and access to potential work placements
Continued access to follow-up workshops

The programme is ideal for those looking to re-enter the workforce, explore new opportunities, or improve their personal and professional skills in a supportive environment.