Batley Resource Centre NEWS

Established in May 2010, One Community Foundation is a non-profit organisation and registered charity created to generate financial support for local community activities. The foundation’s role is to encourage business and individuals to support local community groups and charities operating within Kirklees, and build and a series of endowment funds, so that it can award grants to local groups and the wider community on an annual basis. Groups and charities can apply for funding at specific times in the year, and are welcome to call for further guidance (01484) 468397 or visit our website:http://www.one-community.org.uk

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas Fayre on December 1st. We raised just over £240 for our volunteering work with older people.

Maria and Rukhsana attended an event at the House of Commons in November celebrating 30 years of the Department of Health's Opportunities for Volunteers programme. Maria gave a presentation about our work with volunteers, as OfV currently funds our On the Doorstep project (April 2009-March 2012). We'd like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Health and Age UK for their support in delivering this project.

Maria and Rukhsana with Paul Burstow MP. Photo by Anna Gordon, courtesy of Volunteering England.

(Added 2nd Dec 2011)

Khami gave birth to a beautiful baby girl - Alina - on November 15th 2011. We wish the whole family every happiness.

Have a look at our youtube channel to see videos of our volunteers and clients talking about our work. Just search for Batley Resource Centre or click here.

Batley Resource Centre have registered with vodafone's Just Text Giving scheme that enables people to text as little as £2 as a donation to different charities. Here are the details:

(Added 2nd November 2011)

Margaret Blacker and a team of fantastic volunteers raised £410 for MacMillan on 22nd September 2011. Kirklees Filmmakers made a short film about the event, which you can see here

(Added 3rd October 2011)

Khami has now gone on maternity leave - we are all very excited for her. Baby Siddique is due on 10th November, so we'll keep you posted. Khami's shoes are not easy to fill, but our new admin worker Tina Barber is doing a grand job!

We have been selected! Maria is to a give a presentation about our volunteering work at the House of Commons on November 10th.

Our On The Doorstep project has been nominated by Age UK to represent their Opportunities for Volunteers programme at a volunteering legacy event at the House of Commons in November. Whether or not we are selected remains to be seen, but we are very excited to be nominated by Age UK!

A new social group aimed at women aged 50+ launches at Soothill Community Centre on Tuesday 21st June. Called "Khush Dil" this group aims to get women together to encourage "happy hearts". There will be henna and mini facials available, as well as refreshments and plenty of good company. Younger women are welcome too, so long as they bring their Mum or Aunty! Call Maria on 01924 326331 for details.

Work began this year on fundraising to improve the garden behind Batley Old People's Centre. Quite a lot has already been achieved, and this month (November 2010) a new fence went up to protect the area. This means we can start planning and planting! Ultimately we are working towards a lovely, fully accessible community garden that can be utilised and enjoyed by centre users. The fence has been funded by Kirklees Environment Grants Scheme.

From March 27th 2011 everyone in the UK should receive their census form and will be able to return it via ordinary post, or complete it online.

Government and local authorities depend on this information to help make sure you get the services you need in your community. And that means asking questions of a lot of people. Not completing your form can actually affect budgets for services on offer.

For online information follow this link http://2011.census.gov.uk

One of our volunteers, Allen Medley, has been nominated for a "Volunteer Hero of the Year" award, as featured in Batley and Birstall News. There will be an awards ceremony in December 2010. Good luck, Allen! (Nov 2010)

Our annual coffee morning raised over £530 - huge congratulations to Margaret and all the volunteers who worked really hard to make this a success. (Sept 2010)

We deliver a programme of social groups and activities for people aged 50+ at Batley Old People’s Centre on Upper Commercial Street. Come and join us! Call Maria on 01924 326331 for details.


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The Community Foundation for Kirklees - One Community Established in May 2010, One Community Foundation is a non-profit organisation and registered charity created to generate financial support for local community activities. The foundation’s role is to encourage business and individuals to support local community groups and charities operating within Kirklees, and build and a series of endowment funds, so that it can award grants to local groups and the wider community on an annual basis. Groups and charities can apply for funding at specific times in the year, and are welcome to call for further guidance (01484) 468397 or visit our website:http://www.one-community.org.uk Christmas Fayre A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas Fayre on December 1st. We raised just over £240 for our volunteering work with older people. House of Commons Celebration Maria and Rukhsana attended an event at the House of Commons in November celebrating 30 years of the Department of Health's Opportunities for Volunteers programme. Maria gave a presentation about our work with volunteers, as OfV currently funds our On the Doorstep project (April 2009-March 2012). We'd like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Health and Age UK for their support in delivering this project. Maria and Rukhsana with Paul Burstow MP. Photo by Anna Gordon, courtesy of Volunteering England. (Added 2nd Dec 2011) Baby News Khami gave birth to a beautiful baby girl - Alina - on November 15th 2011. We wish the whole family every happiness. We're on youtube! Have a look at our youtube channel to see videos of our volunteers and clients talking about our work. Just search for Batley Resource Centre or click here. Just Text Giving Batley Resource Centre have registered with vodafone's Just Text Giving scheme that enables people to text as little as £2 as a donation to different charities. Here are the details: (Added 2nd November 2011) MacMillan Coffee Morning 2011 Margaret Blacker and a team of fantastic volunteers raised £410 for MacMillan on 22nd September 2011. Kirklees Filmmakers made a short film about the event, which you can see here (Added 3rd October 2011) Baby Siddique Khami has now gone on maternity leave - we are all very excited for her. Baby Siddique is due on 10th November, so we'll keep you posted. Khami's shoes are not easy to fill, but our new admin worker Tina Barber is doing a grand job! (Added 3rd October 2011) Age UK Nomination We have been selected! Maria is to a give a presentation about our volunteering work at the House of Commons on November 10th. (Added 3rd October 2011) Our On The Doorstep project has been nominated by Age UK to represent their Opportunities for Volunteers programme at a volunteering legacy event at the House of Commons in November. Whether or not we are selected remains to be seen, but we are very excited to be nominated by Age UK! (Added 24th August 2011) A new social group aimed at women aged 50+ launches at Soothill Community Centre on Tuesday 21st June. Called "Khush Dil" this group aims to get women together to encourage "happy hearts". There will be henna and mini facials available, as well as refreshments and plenty of good company. Younger women are welcome too, so long as they bring their Mum or Aunty! Call Maria on 01924 326331 for details. When: Tuesday 21st June 10am-12 noon Where: Soothill Community Centre, Broomsdale Road, Batley The Garden is Growing Work began this year on fundraising to improve the garden behind Batley Old People's Centre. Quite a lot has already been achieved, and this month (November 2010) a new fence went up to protect the area. This means we can start planning and planting! Ultimately we are working towards a lovely, fully accessible community garden that can be utilised and enjoyed by centre users. The fence has been funded by Kirklees Environment Grants Scheme. Census 2011 From March 27th 2011 everyone in the UK should receive their census form and will be able to return it via ordinary post, or complete it online. Government and local authorities depend on this information to help make sure you get the services you need in your community. And that means asking questions of a lot of people. Not completing your form can actually affect budgets for services on offer. For online information follow this link http://2011.census.gov.uk Volunteer Heroes One of our volunteers, Allen Medley, has been nominated for a "Volunteer Hero of the Year" award, as featured in Batley and Birstall News. There will be an awards ceremony in December 2010. Good luck, Allen! (Nov 2010) MacMillan Coffee Morning 2010 Our annual coffee morning raised over £530 - huge congratulations to Margaret and all the volunteers who worked really hard to make this a success. (Sept 2010) Activities and groups on the doorstep We deliver a programme of social groups and activities for people aged 50+ at Batley Old People’s Centre on Upper Commercial Street. Come and join us! Call Maria on 01924 326331 for details.
Sweet Charity A big thank you to Margaret and all the volunteers who helped make our MacMillan Coffee Morning a great success in September. This took place at Batley Old People’s Centre and raised £368 for the charity, who encourage venues to host ‘the world’s biggest coffee morning’ every September. Well done everyone concerned! (Sept 2009)

		And another thank you to two more of our fab volunteers – Katie and Caroline – who helped raise £82.61 in collections for Age UK. 90% of this money will be returned to the Resource Centre to be used directly for our work with older people. (Sept 2009)




Batley Resource Centre, 90 Commercial Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5DS. Tel 01924 326331 Registered Charity Number: 1132784