Voluntary and community

Back in 2020, we were introduced to the Kramblers in Calderdale, a group of walkers of mixed abilities from a range of backgrounds.

When we meet, can we move? Local resident and Active Champion Ella King spotted an opportunity to meet & move that fitted into her new daily

In June, we visited Ryburn United FC, where Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees have set up their very first walking football session for the peo

As part of our Meet and Move campaign, we’re delighted to bring you Angela’s physical activity story. Angela is a member of the CAFM team at

Conversations can be powerful, particularly when they come from people we know and trust.

When we meet, can we move? That’s the question that we are asking every organisation in Calderdale this summer.

The 'Mixy Marchers' are a ladies walking group, formed in Mixenden, North Halifax.

The Paddock is a newly built community garden sitting in the midst of three council estates in Ovenden (Rugby, Athol and Grove).

Active Calderdale have made a booklet available for anyone who needs a little extra help getting active at home.

The Running Aunties is a running and walking group aimed at women of colour.

On the 1st of February we held our first walking workshop.

During the lockdown in early 2020, the voluntary and community sector in Calderdale saw a 73% decrease in the number of volunteers engaging.

After an eventful end of the year, with visits from Sport England and a funding submission, it was back to business as usual for Active Cald

Everyone knows they need to be more physically active but mustering the motivation to change, and sustaining change over time, is very hard.

November was a huge month for Active Calderdale, as we submitted our request for our first round of LDP funding, which will be instrumental

In October we submitted our pathfinder application to Sport England. As one of the 12 Sport England local delivery pilots across the Country

The rain of September 2019 did its best to keep us indoors (especially for our parkrun day), but there has been some truly impressive work f

September 2019 saw a range of organisations and institutions come together to help get our borough moving, here’s a roundup of local residen

August was a busy month for working together with Calderdale workplaces, and voluntary & community organisations.

The unique blend of scenic countryside and historic architecture makes Calderdale a great area for walking.