The Outback Community Kitchen and Garden is holding a stall at the Calderdale Food Gathering. Become part of the Calderdale Good food Movement and to help establish an equitable sustainable food system for our region.
This Organic September we’re celebrating by taking a look at the many benefits organic living can have and how to make positive changes that contribute to a more sustainable future.
Greener Together is a Calderdale partnership led by Newground Together, that aims to develop Green Places… read more
On Wednesday 10th August we hosted a family fun day at The Outback Community Kitchen & Garden, in partnership with Hopeful Families. With the sun shining and a whole host of activities planned for all the family, the Open Day was a success seeing almost 300 people attending throughout the afternoon.
Halifax based anti-poverty charity, Halifax Opportunities Trust (HOT), is addressing the Cost of Living crisis (COLC) by offering a range of free services and support for residents of Park Ward and the 1,700 people it supports throughout Calderdale each day.
As an employer, HOT supports our own employees through their learning journeys to help them reach their career development goals. Hannah Gaukroger joined the Trust in 2014 and, through the support of teams throughout the organisations, has found a new path that builds on existing Early Years skills and qualifications.
Local Charity to Host Employment and Careers Event to Unlock Opportunities and Connect Employers with Potential… read more
The Halifax Opportunities Trust Employment Team recently visited the Andy Thornton Rosemount Works site, with a group of Young People.
We want our employees to feel valued, fulfilled and part of something bigger, this means being flexible to their aspirations and supporting their professional development. Serish Majid joined Halifax Opportunities Trust in 2009, embarking on a fulfilling professional development journey.
Calderdale based Apprenticeships service provides valuable Special Education Needs (SEN) Training with 100% of participants feeling… read more
Last July, despite all the restrictions and difficulties, our Children and Families team managed to deliver… read more
The beginning of June marked Volunteers Week. A time to say thanks! Volunteers’ Week is an… read more
Specialising in providing high quality apprenticeships in the education and business sectors, HOT Learning has a deep knowledge and understanding of the subject matter and delivery of its Early Years, Teaching Assistant and Business Administration qualifications.
Salina recently completed her Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification at local school, Ravenshall School, through the HOT Leaning Apprenticeship team.
It’s great when the Trust’s approach to employment and collaboration is reflected in the partners we work with, as it reinforces a more sustainable way of working. When Simon and Helen contacted the Employment team, looking for new staff members to support the growth of their sustainable clothing business, it was a breath of fresh air.
Loneliness can often be caused by situations out of an individual’s control, such as physical health, which was further compounded by restrictions imposed through the COVID pandemic. This was the case for Peter*, who was referred to the Staying Well Project in March 2020.
On 8th June 2022, in preparation for South Asian Heritage Month 2022 (18th July – 17th August 2022), learners were invited to a visit of Bankfield Museum to explore exhibits from local people throughout Calderdale and contribute their own ideas on South Asian Heritage for an upcoming exhibition.
We’re pleased to be a part of FlavourFest and have a host of events and activities planned for the local community, aimed at bringing people together and sharing the great things we do here in the heart of Park Ward.
Moving from Pakistan to the UK, to join her husband, Yasmin* felt isolated, wanted to become independent and feel part of the local community in her new home. Halifax Opportunities Trust helped Yasmin with wrap around support, which has led to her becoming a volunteer for the Trust.
Neil Davidson, who works for our HOT Employment team and can be regularly found looking after… read more
Parveen’s Story: In the COVID pandemic the Staying Well team became a community anchor through Halifax Opportunities Trust, to support those who were not able to connect with others due to strict lockdown rules and self-isolation guidelines. Loneliness was a growing concern for the team; one of the reasons why Parveen* was connected with the program.