Mencap In Kirklees
@mencapinkirklees.bsky.social
At Mencap in Kirklees we support people with learning disabilities and their families to lead fulfilling and purposeful lives. To find out more - 01484 340811
🎬🎨 Friday nights with SPARK at Waverley Hall!
A relaxed, friendly youth group with themed sessions, creative workshops, and space to meet new people.
🗓 Fridays | 6:30–8:30pm
👥 16–25 | 📍 Waverley Hall
🎟️ Free
📞 Helen Welburn: 01484 340844
#SPARK #YouthGroup #FridayNights #MencapInKirklees
A relaxed, friendly youth group with themed sessions, creative workshops, and space to meet new people.
🗓 Fridays | 6:30–8:30pm
👥 16–25 | 📍 Waverley Hall
🎟️ Free
📞 Helen Welburn: 01484 340844
#SPARK #YouthGroup #FridayNights #MencapInKirklees
January 21, 2026 at 4:53 PM
🎬🎨 Friday nights with SPARK at Waverley Hall!
A relaxed, friendly youth group with themed sessions, creative workshops, and space to meet new people.
🗓 Fridays | 6:30–8:30pm
👥 16–25 | 📍 Waverley Hall
🎟️ Free
📞 Helen Welburn: 01484 340844
#SPARK #YouthGroup #FridayNights #MencapInKirklees
A relaxed, friendly youth group with themed sessions, creative workshops, and space to meet new people.
🗓 Fridays | 6:30–8:30pm
👥 16–25 | 📍 Waverley Hall
🎟️ Free
📞 Helen Welburn: 01484 340844
#SPARK #YouthGroup #FridayNights #MencapInKirklees
Did you know you could become a Trustee with Mencap in Kirklees? 🤝
If you want to give back and support your local community, we’d love to hear from you. Skills in IT, marketing, legal, fundraising & more welcome.
📩 info@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
#Chariity #Mencap #GivingBack #Trustee #Volunteering
If you want to give back and support your local community, we’d love to hear from you. Skills in IT, marketing, legal, fundraising & more welcome.
📩 info@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
#Chariity #Mencap #GivingBack #Trustee #Volunteering
January 17, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Did you know you could become a Trustee with Mencap in Kirklees? 🤝
If you want to give back and support your local community, we’d love to hear from you. Skills in IT, marketing, legal, fundraising & more welcome.
📩 info@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
#Chariity #Mencap #GivingBack #Trustee #Volunteering
If you want to give back and support your local community, we’d love to hear from you. Skills in IT, marketing, legal, fundraising & more welcome.
📩 info@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
#Chariity #Mencap #GivingBack #Trustee #Volunteering
💛 We love hearing from our #community.
The kind words and feedback we receive mean so much to us. They remind us why we do what we do and help us continue to support people and families in the best way we can.
Thank you to everyone who takes the time to share their experiences.
#MencapInKirklees
The kind words and feedback we receive mean so much to us. They remind us why we do what we do and help us continue to support people and families in the best way we can.
Thank you to everyone who takes the time to share their experiences.
#MencapInKirklees
January 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM
💛 We love hearing from our #community.
The kind words and feedback we receive mean so much to us. They remind us why we do what we do and help us continue to support people and families in the best way we can.
Thank you to everyone who takes the time to share their experiences.
#MencapInKirklees
The kind words and feedback we receive mean so much to us. They remind us why we do what we do and help us continue to support people and families in the best way we can.
Thank you to everyone who takes the time to share their experiences.
#MencapInKirklees
🩺 People with #LearningDisabilities may face more health challenges and may not always know when something is wrong. A yearly GP health check can help spot issues early and put the right support in place.
If you support someone, check they've had their #AnnualHealthCheck & have a #HealthActionPlan.
If you support someone, check they've had their #AnnualHealthCheck & have a #HealthActionPlan.
January 6, 2026 at 6:39 PM
🩺 People with #LearningDisabilities may face more health challenges and may not always know when something is wrong. A yearly GP health check can help spot issues early and put the right support in place.
If you support someone, check they've had their #AnnualHealthCheck & have a #HealthActionPlan.
If you support someone, check they've had their #AnnualHealthCheck & have a #HealthActionPlan.
🌟 Happy January! A huge thank you to everyone who supported us in 2025 💛
We're looking forward to continued connection and support in 2026! on our website about:
• Clubs & social groups
• Supported living
• Volunteering & jobs
👉 mencapinkirklees.org.uk
We're looking forward to continued connection and support in 2026! on our website about:
• Clubs & social groups
• Supported living
• Volunteering & jobs
👉 mencapinkirklees.org.uk
January 5, 2026 at 6:17 PM
🌟 Happy January! A huge thank you to everyone who supported us in 2025 💛
We're looking forward to continued connection and support in 2026! on our website about:
• Clubs & social groups
• Supported living
• Volunteering & jobs
👉 mencapinkirklees.org.uk
We're looking forward to continued connection and support in 2026! on our website about:
• Clubs & social groups
• Supported living
• Volunteering & jobs
👉 mencapinkirklees.org.uk
Registrations are now open for the BILD GOLD Conference: Connected Care.
An online event exploring good health, ageing, and how health & social care can work together better for people with #LearningDisabilities.
📅 25 February 2026
🔗 web.cvent.com/event/b27815...
#ConnectedCare #HealthAndCare
An online event exploring good health, ageing, and how health & social care can work together better for people with #LearningDisabilities.
📅 25 February 2026
🔗 web.cvent.com/event/b27815...
#ConnectedCare #HealthAndCare
Summary - Connected Care: Good Health and Growing Older across health and social care
web.cvent.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Registrations are now open for the BILD GOLD Conference: Connected Care.
An online event exploring good health, ageing, and how health & social care can work together better for people with #LearningDisabilities.
📅 25 February 2026
🔗 web.cvent.com/event/b27815...
#ConnectedCare #HealthAndCare
An online event exploring good health, ageing, and how health & social care can work together better for people with #LearningDisabilities.
📅 25 February 2026
🔗 web.cvent.com/event/b27815...
#ConnectedCare #HealthAndCare
🎄✨ From all of us at Mencap in Kirklees, we wish you joy, warmth, and merriment over this festive period — however you might be spending it!
Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year. 💛
#MencapInKirklees #Christmas #Community
Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year. 💛
#MencapInKirklees #Christmas #Community
December 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
🎄✨ From all of us at Mencap in Kirklees, we wish you joy, warmth, and merriment over this festive period — however you might be spending it!
Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year. 💛
#MencapInKirklees #Christmas #Community
Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year. 💛
#MencapInKirklees #Christmas #Community
❄️ Winter can be a tough time. If you or your loved ones need support, the links below share help with the #CostOfLiving, benefits, mental health, warm spaces and ways to reduce costs. 💙
🔗 www.gov.uk/cost-of-living
🔗 www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/cost-of...
#MencapInKirklees #WinterSupport
🔗 www.gov.uk/cost-of-living
🔗 www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/cost-of...
#MencapInKirklees #WinterSupport
December 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
❄️ Winter can be a tough time. If you or your loved ones need support, the links below share help with the #CostOfLiving, benefits, mental health, warm spaces and ways to reduce costs. 💙
🔗 www.gov.uk/cost-of-living
🔗 www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/cost-of...
#MencapInKirklees #WinterSupport
🔗 www.gov.uk/cost-of-living
🔗 www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/cost-of...
#MencapInKirklees #WinterSupport
🎄 Branches Day Centre Christmas Concert this week!
⛄ Wednesday 17th December at 1pm.
📍 Branches Day Centre, Whitfield Centre, Batley.
We'll be enjoying the lovely Golcar Brass Band and would love to see you there for plenty of festive fun!
See you there!
⛄ Wednesday 17th December at 1pm.
📍 Branches Day Centre, Whitfield Centre, Batley.
We'll be enjoying the lovely Golcar Brass Band and would love to see you there for plenty of festive fun!
See you there!
December 16, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🎄 Branches Day Centre Christmas Concert this week!
⛄ Wednesday 17th December at 1pm.
📍 Branches Day Centre, Whitfield Centre, Batley.
We'll be enjoying the lovely Golcar Brass Band and would love to see you there for plenty of festive fun!
See you there!
⛄ Wednesday 17th December at 1pm.
📍 Branches Day Centre, Whitfield Centre, Batley.
We'll be enjoying the lovely Golcar Brass Band and would love to see you there for plenty of festive fun!
See you there!
Join us Tomorrow! ✨ Christmas Concert at Waverley Hall!
A joyful festive evening featuring the wonderful Golcar Brass Band - enjoy some Christmas cheer.
🗓️ Tuesday 16th December
🕐 7 pm
📍 Waverley Hall, Huddersfield
A joyful festive evening featuring the wonderful Golcar Brass Band - enjoy some Christmas cheer.
🗓️ Tuesday 16th December
🕐 7 pm
📍 Waverley Hall, Huddersfield
December 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Join us Tomorrow! ✨ Christmas Concert at Waverley Hall!
A joyful festive evening featuring the wonderful Golcar Brass Band - enjoy some Christmas cheer.
🗓️ Tuesday 16th December
🕐 7 pm
📍 Waverley Hall, Huddersfield
A joyful festive evening featuring the wonderful Golcar Brass Band - enjoy some Christmas cheer.
🗓️ Tuesday 16th December
🕐 7 pm
📍 Waverley Hall, Huddersfield
🌟 Start the New Year with a positive change!
Mencap in Kirklees is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference.
Get in touch if you have time, skills or simply the desire to help & be part of an organisation changing lives every day. 👏
📧 info@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
Mencap in Kirklees is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference.
Get in touch if you have time, skills or simply the desire to help & be part of an organisation changing lives every day. 👏
📧 info@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🌟 Start the New Year with a positive change!
Mencap in Kirklees is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference.
Get in touch if you have time, skills or simply the desire to help & be part of an organisation changing lives every day. 👏
📧 info@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
Mencap in Kirklees is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference.
Get in touch if you have time, skills or simply the desire to help & be part of an organisation changing lives every day. 👏
📧 info@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
Several platforms offer discounts for carers and care workers. Check if you're registered and making the most of what’s available:
💛 discountsforcarers.com/carers-cashb...
💛 www.bluelightcard.co.uk/en
Plus, Too Good To Go & The Bread and Butter Thing help source nutritious, affordable food.
💛 discountsforcarers.com/carers-cashb...
💛 www.bluelightcard.co.uk/en
Plus, Too Good To Go & The Bread and Butter Thing help source nutritious, affordable food.
November 28, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Several platforms offer discounts for carers and care workers. Check if you're registered and making the most of what’s available:
💛 discountsforcarers.com/carers-cashb...
💛 www.bluelightcard.co.uk/en
Plus, Too Good To Go & The Bread and Butter Thing help source nutritious, affordable food.
💛 discountsforcarers.com/carers-cashb...
💛 www.bluelightcard.co.uk/en
Plus, Too Good To Go & The Bread and Butter Thing help source nutritious, affordable food.
Support your own wellbeing and those you care for. 💚
This interactive workshop from Umbrella Yoga - Breathe, Move, Connect has been designed for #carers & healthcare professionals to learn & share simple yoga-inspired techniques
📍Online or in-person
umbrellayoga.co.uk/healthcare-professionals
This interactive workshop from Umbrella Yoga - Breathe, Move, Connect has been designed for #carers & healthcare professionals to learn & share simple yoga-inspired techniques
📍Online or in-person
umbrellayoga.co.uk/healthcare-professionals
November 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Support your own wellbeing and those you care for. 💚
This interactive workshop from Umbrella Yoga - Breathe, Move, Connect has been designed for #carers & healthcare professionals to learn & share simple yoga-inspired techniques
📍Online or in-person
umbrellayoga.co.uk/healthcare-professionals
This interactive workshop from Umbrella Yoga - Breathe, Move, Connect has been designed for #carers & healthcare professionals to learn & share simple yoga-inspired techniques
📍Online or in-person
umbrellayoga.co.uk/healthcare-professionals
Don’t forget to enter the Giant Cash Bonanza before the end of November!
You could win £5000 this Christmas while supporting your local community!
Ready to play for a good cause and make a real difference? 💛
You can enter here: giantcashbonanza.online/mik/
You could win £5000 this Christmas while supporting your local community!
Ready to play for a good cause and make a real difference? 💛
You can enter here: giantcashbonanza.online/mik/
November 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Don’t forget to enter the Giant Cash Bonanza before the end of November!
You could win £5000 this Christmas while supporting your local community!
Ready to play for a good cause and make a real difference? 💛
You can enter here: giantcashbonanza.online/mik/
You could win £5000 this Christmas while supporting your local community!
Ready to play for a good cause and make a real difference? 💛
You can enter here: giantcashbonanza.online/mik/
⛄ Join us for the Branches Day Centre Christmas Concert ⛄
Come along and enjoy the lovely Golcar Brass Band and plenty of festive fun!
Wednesday 17th December at 1pm.
Branches Day Centre, Whitfield Centre, Batley.
🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄
Come along and enjoy the lovely Golcar Brass Band and plenty of festive fun!
Wednesday 17th December at 1pm.
Branches Day Centre, Whitfield Centre, Batley.
🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
⛄ Join us for the Branches Day Centre Christmas Concert ⛄
Come along and enjoy the lovely Golcar Brass Band and plenty of festive fun!
Wednesday 17th December at 1pm.
Branches Day Centre, Whitfield Centre, Batley.
🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄
Come along and enjoy the lovely Golcar Brass Band and plenty of festive fun!
Wednesday 17th December at 1pm.
Branches Day Centre, Whitfield Centre, Batley.
🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄
🎄 Christmas Concert at Waverley Hall! 🎄
Join us for a joyful festive evening featuring the wonderful Golcar Brass Band.
🗓️ Tuesday 16th December
🕐 7 pm
📍 Waverley Hall, Huddersfield
All welcome — come and enjoy some Christmas cheer. ✨
Join us for a joyful festive evening featuring the wonderful Golcar Brass Band.
🗓️ Tuesday 16th December
🕐 7 pm
📍 Waverley Hall, Huddersfield
All welcome — come and enjoy some Christmas cheer. ✨
November 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🎄 Christmas Concert at Waverley Hall! 🎄
Join us for a joyful festive evening featuring the wonderful Golcar Brass Band.
🗓️ Tuesday 16th December
🕐 7 pm
📍 Waverley Hall, Huddersfield
All welcome — come and enjoy some Christmas cheer. ✨
Join us for a joyful festive evening featuring the wonderful Golcar Brass Band.
🗓️ Tuesday 16th December
🕐 7 pm
📍 Waverley Hall, Huddersfield
All welcome — come and enjoy some Christmas cheer. ✨
If you'd like to join our Mencap In Kirklees AGM, you’d be very welcome to attend.
Here are the details:
🌟 27th of November
🌟 1pm - 2pm
🌟 Online - Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 398 012 150 565 62
Passcode: te3pB3Nc
#AGM #CharityAGM #MencapInKirklees
Here are the details:
🌟 27th of November
🌟 1pm - 2pm
🌟 Online - Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 398 012 150 565 62
Passcode: te3pB3Nc
#AGM #CharityAGM #MencapInKirklees
November 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
If you'd like to join our Mencap In Kirklees AGM, you’d be very welcome to attend.
Here are the details:
🌟 27th of November
🌟 1pm - 2pm
🌟 Online - Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 398 012 150 565 62
Passcode: te3pB3Nc
#AGM #CharityAGM #MencapInKirklees
Here are the details:
🌟 27th of November
🌟 1pm - 2pm
🌟 Online - Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 398 012 150 565 62
Passcode: te3pB3Nc
#AGM #CharityAGM #MencapInKirklees
Don’t miss 100 Pennine’s Christmas Fayre. 🎉
Saturday 29th November.
10am-3pm.
We’ll have…
🎄 A Christmas Gift Stall
🎄 Christmas Crafts
🎄 A Raffle
🎄 A Tombola
🎄 Refreshments
#MencapInKirklees #CharityFayre
Saturday 29th November.
10am-3pm.
We’ll have…
🎄 A Christmas Gift Stall
🎄 Christmas Crafts
🎄 A Raffle
🎄 A Tombola
🎄 Refreshments
#MencapInKirklees #CharityFayre
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Don’t miss 100 Pennine’s Christmas Fayre. 🎉
Saturday 29th November.
10am-3pm.
We’ll have…
🎄 A Christmas Gift Stall
🎄 Christmas Crafts
🎄 A Raffle
🎄 A Tombola
🎄 Refreshments
#MencapInKirklees #CharityFayre
Saturday 29th November.
10am-3pm.
We’ll have…
🎄 A Christmas Gift Stall
🎄 Christmas Crafts
🎄 A Raffle
🎄 A Tombola
🎄 Refreshments
#MencapInKirklees #CharityFayre
Join the Friday Night Youth Group at Waverley Hall - SPARK.✨
Here are a couple of our attendees enjoying their time at SPARK over the last month.
⏰ 6:30pm – 8:30pm
👥 Ages 16–25
If you have any questions:
Helen.Welburn@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
or
01484 340844
Here are a couple of our attendees enjoying their time at SPARK over the last month.
⏰ 6:30pm – 8:30pm
👥 Ages 16–25
If you have any questions:
Helen.Welburn@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
or
01484 340844
November 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Join the Friday Night Youth Group at Waverley Hall - SPARK.✨
Here are a couple of our attendees enjoying their time at SPARK over the last month.
⏰ 6:30pm – 8:30pm
👥 Ages 16–25
If you have any questions:
Helen.Welburn@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
or
01484 340844
Here are a couple of our attendees enjoying their time at SPARK over the last month.
⏰ 6:30pm – 8:30pm
👥 Ages 16–25
If you have any questions:
Helen.Welburn@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
or
01484 340844
Want to join us for a Christmas celebration?🎄
We’d love to see you for Arena’s Annual Christmas Fayre on the 27th November.
Join us from 13:30 - 15:30 at Fresh Futures in Batley.
You can expect refreshments, a tombola and a raffle. 🎉
info@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
#Mencap #Charity #Christmas
We’d love to see you for Arena’s Annual Christmas Fayre on the 27th November.
Join us from 13:30 - 15:30 at Fresh Futures in Batley.
You can expect refreshments, a tombola and a raffle. 🎉
info@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
#Mencap #Charity #Christmas
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Want to join us for a Christmas celebration?🎄
We’d love to see you for Arena’s Annual Christmas Fayre on the 27th November.
Join us from 13:30 - 15:30 at Fresh Futures in Batley.
You can expect refreshments, a tombola and a raffle. 🎉
info@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
#Mencap #Charity #Christmas
We’d love to see you for Arena’s Annual Christmas Fayre on the 27th November.
Join us from 13:30 - 15:30 at Fresh Futures in Batley.
You can expect refreshments, a tombola and a raffle. 🎉
info@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
#Mencap #Charity #Christmas
Did you know…
Our Mencap In Kirklees #AGM will be taking place on the 27th of November and you’re welcome to attend.
The meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams and can be joined using the following details.
Meeting ID: 398 012 150 565 62
Passcode: te3pB3Nc
#CharityAGM #MencapInKirklees
Our Mencap In Kirklees #AGM will be taking place on the 27th of November and you’re welcome to attend.
The meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams and can be joined using the following details.
Meeting ID: 398 012 150 565 62
Passcode: te3pB3Nc
#CharityAGM #MencapInKirklees
November 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Did you know…
Our Mencap In Kirklees #AGM will be taking place on the 27th of November and you’re welcome to attend.
The meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams and can be joined using the following details.
Meeting ID: 398 012 150 565 62
Passcode: te3pB3Nc
#CharityAGM #MencapInKirklees
Our Mencap In Kirklees #AGM will be taking place on the 27th of November and you’re welcome to attend.
The meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams and can be joined using the following details.
Meeting ID: 398 012 150 565 62
Passcode: te3pB3Nc
#CharityAGM #MencapInKirklees
While we didn’t leave with any awards at the #KirCCa awards last week, we were immensely proud of Marie Lalanne & Theresa Kelly’s nominations.
“It was wonderful to feel valued, we were delighted to take part and receive our certificates" - Dawn Wood, Chief Executive Officer.
@kirkleescouncil
“It was wonderful to feel valued, we were delighted to take part and receive our certificates" - Dawn Wood, Chief Executive Officer.
@kirkleescouncil
November 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
While we didn’t leave with any awards at the #KirCCa awards last week, we were immensely proud of Marie Lalanne & Theresa Kelly’s nominations.
“It was wonderful to feel valued, we were delighted to take part and receive our certificates" - Dawn Wood, Chief Executive Officer.
@kirkleescouncil
“It was wonderful to feel valued, we were delighted to take part and receive our certificates" - Dawn Wood, Chief Executive Officer.
@kirkleescouncil
Did you know it’s #TrusteesWeek! 💛
We're proudly taking part in this celebration & acknowledging all of the wonderful work that our Trustees do every day to help Mencap in Kirklees and the communities we support.
Trustees, thank you - you make an incredible impact every day. 👏
We're proudly taking part in this celebration & acknowledging all of the wonderful work that our Trustees do every day to help Mencap in Kirklees and the communities we support.
Trustees, thank you - you make an incredible impact every day. 👏
November 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Did you know it’s #TrusteesWeek! 💛
We're proudly taking part in this celebration & acknowledging all of the wonderful work that our Trustees do every day to help Mencap in Kirklees and the communities we support.
Trustees, thank you - you make an incredible impact every day. 👏
We're proudly taking part in this celebration & acknowledging all of the wonderful work that our Trustees do every day to help Mencap in Kirklees and the communities we support.
Trustees, thank you - you make an incredible impact every day. 👏
Join us for Arena’s Annual Christmas Fayre! 🎄
Come along and enjoy the tombola, raffle & festive refreshments as the Mencap community gets together to celebrate the festive season.
🗓️ Thursday 7th December
13:30 - 15:30
📍Fresh Futures
90 Commercial St Batley
We’ll see you there!
#Mencap #Charity
Come along and enjoy the tombola, raffle & festive refreshments as the Mencap community gets together to celebrate the festive season.
🗓️ Thursday 7th December
13:30 - 15:30
📍Fresh Futures
90 Commercial St Batley
We’ll see you there!
#Mencap #Charity
October 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The Kirklees Care Charter Programme promotes quality, compassion & best practice in care homes. Earlier this month, Theresa & Yasmin from Victoria Road took part — helping shape policies that improve care during some of life’s most difficult moments. 💜
October 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The Kirklees Care Charter Programme promotes quality, compassion & best practice in care homes. Earlier this month, Theresa & Yasmin from Victoria Road took part — helping shape policies that improve care during some of life’s most difficult moments. 💜