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Sprout Open Day - Saturday 11th May
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Thinking Differently - Hot Topics
Enabling Families to Help Each Other - Thursday 25th April 2013, 9.30am-10.30am at Northorpe Hall, Mirfield Can 'troubled' families support each other to become 'stronger' families? And if so, how can services and communities support them?Is Assessment a Barrier to Early Intervention and Prevention? - Thursday 16th May 2013, 9.30am-10.30am at Huddersfield Methodist MissionServices use…
Self-Harm Support Group for Parents
Northorpe Hall will be facilitating a support group for parents, carers or family members whose child is self harming.The first group will run on Thursday 25th April 7-8.30pm at Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust. The group will offer a safe place for family members to share their experiences with others in a similar position and to learn from each other.Anyone can come along on the…
New Dates - Self-Harm Information Sessions
New Dates have now been released for Self-Harm Information Sessions at Northorpe Hall.See http://www.northorpehall.co.uk/training-programme/ for more information.
Email problems now sorted
We're all connected again now. Changes by our broadband provider interrupted our email and internet access. We were not able to send or receive emails from Thursday evening till Monday afternoon (today).Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Schools Baseline Survey
One of the outcomes of the new Children's Emotional Wellbeing Service (ChEWS) is to improve the ability and confidence of schools in meeting children’s emotional and mental health needs. To provide a baseline, so we can compare progress in a year, we would like staff from Kirklees schools to help us by completing our online survey.Click here to take survey
ChEWS Update
Northorpe Hall's Children's Emotional Wellbeing Service (ChEWS) is now into it's 2nd month. We received 189 referrals for this service during December 2012. This is a great start and has kept us very busy! We hope to be able to report soon the difference that this is making to many children and young peoples lives. This project aims to directly support around 800 young people in 2013 through…
Help a Child, save money
£10 spent on the mental health of a child under 5 can save £70 later in their lifeChildhood mental health problems have profound effects on lives and on our society. We know that supporting parents and their infants can provide one of the best long term solutions to mental health issues and even prevent adult mental health problems.Experiences during the first two or three years are critical to…
ChEWS
Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust is launching a new service called the Children’s Emotional Wellbeing Service (ChEWS). ChEWS offers direct support and therapy to children, young people and families experiencing poor mental and emotional health. Appointments are available at various venues and including evenings. ChEWS is easy to refer to – just call 01924 492183 to…
Could you be a Mentor for a young person who needs support?
If you are experienced at working with young people and have an appropriate qualification, you could join our team of paid mentors working on a sessional or casual basis, working just a few hours a week. Paid Mentors support young people with more complex support needs.Click Here for more information
Welcome to our new Trustee
Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust are pleased to welcome Thelma Walker to the board of trustees. Thelma is a recently retired head teacher with extensive experience of creating an emotionally supportive environment and culture in school to support disadvantaged children. There are now eight trustees of the Trust. Trustees welcome expressions of interest from anyone…
Turkey, Tinsel and Tours Murder Mystery Event
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKEDJoin the Emley Players for a festive themed Murder Mystery evening at Northorpe Hall, Mirfield on Saturday 1st December 2012. Tickets now available.Click Here for more information
Thank you from a young carer
"When I was younger I was supported by 'Young Carers'. My Dad is disabled, and I grew up helping to care for him. If it hadn't of been for 'Young Carers' I would have been very much alone. Through you I made many friends, and had opportunities that I would never have had. I went on residential weekends, I learned how to rock climb and abseil, kayak, ride a motorcycle. You helped get me through…
Mental Health Awareness Week 2012
DOING GOOD DOES YOU GOOD.....This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and the Mental Health Foundation will be releasing their latest report highlighting the positive impact helping others has on our mental health and wellbeing.The aim to raise public awareness that helping each other can make a huge difference to the nations mental health and that acts of kindness can make you feel good.So why…
Run for Northorpe Hall
Small Charity Challenge 2012 - Saturday 30th June 2012 Could you go the extra mile for Northorpe Hall?Run or walk 4k or 10k - click here for more details.
CHAS Approval
Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust have now had their health and safety processes assessed as meeting the requirements of national standards set by CHAS.
Dewsbury Soroptomists Donation
Dewsbury Soroptimists at their AGM on 26 April presented Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust with a cheque for £1500 following a year of fundraising. Members of the women’s organisation had held garden parties, packed shopping for donations, made cakes for sale and volunteered at local events to raise the money. Tom Taylor, Director of the Trust, said “It’s fantastic that all…
Sponsored triathlon raises over £350
Colin Ward, a trustee of Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust, ran, swam and cycled his way through a sprint triatholon at the weekend - and raised over £350 in sponsorship while doing so. Well done, Colin and a huge THANK YOU from all at the Trust.To see Colin\\\'s fundraising page go to http://www.charitygiving.co.uk/colinward.It\\\'s not easy…
Support Services in 2012
Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust has secured further funding for 2012 to provide hundreds of hours of support including counselling services and support to young carers. Kirklees Council and PCT have extended contracts into the next financial year providing hundreds of vulnerable children with support for their mental and emotional health. The Trust continues to raise funds…
Anti-bullying week 2011
Children tell us that they worry about bullying most of all. We know that bullying can have a big impact on how a child or young person feels about themselves and their life.If you're an adult told about bullying, take it seriously. Be brave on their behalf. Help them to stop the bullying and feel good about themselves.Fighting back can lead to an escalation in the…
Third Sector Leaders Kirklees
Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust is supporting Kirklees Third Sector Leaders (TSL) by enabling the Trust's Director, Tom Taylor, to work voluntarily as the TSL chairperson for 2011/12.Third Sector Leaders is a group of chief officers, trustees and other key decision makers in voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations. The…
Counselling for parents and carers
Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust is delighted to announce a new service, further developing the working relationship between the charity and the Parenting Support Service.We are able to offer free counselling sessions for parents to help them improve their ability to support the children they care for. Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust will not provide parenting…
Solar powered charity
Thanks to a grant from Kirklees Council, Northorpe Hall Trust is generating around 10Kwh of sustainable electricity from new solar panels on the kitchen roof.Installed in just two days by Huddersfield company Enviromental, the panels look great and help the Trust to reduce it's environmental impact, as well as save money.The Trust is keen to share learning about the panels and other measures to…
Thanks from Florence
Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust were pleased to support an event raising funds for a Mirfield girl needing specialist treatment available only in America."A big massive thank you for your generous contribution which helped raise £995.42 at the Pamper Day at Northorpe Hall. Florence and her family are now in America receiving the vital treatment she needs. Ruth…
Huddersfield Giants Support STATE OF MIND Programme
Huddersfield Giants are supporting the Rugby Football League’s STATE OF MIND programme to raise awareness of mental health issues and highlight help which is available to players, coaches, spectators and their families.STATE OF MIND is backed by the Rugby Football League (RFL) as the game’s first major attempt to raise awareness of mental health issues. The RFL has designated the last round…
Sponsored walk raises £1000
Young carers of all ages, and those working and volunteering at Northorpe Hall, have raised over £1000 for Northorpe Hall Trust through a serious of local sponsored walks this summer.Friends and family have been generous in their sponsorship amounts. "It's such a good cause." said one grateful parent.Half the funds raised will go for additional activities or…
Buy events tickets online
You can now buy tickets to Fundraising Dinners and dances at Northorpe Hall through our on-line purchasing site www.northorpehallevents.co.uk, and pay by card, anytime.Thanks to everyone who continues to support our events and work.Tom Taylor, Director
Live at Northorpe Hall
Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust is making available three properties to be family homes, which were previously used as offices and for work with children and families.There is a large detached cottage and garden at 39 Northorpe Lane: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-30368146.html and two terrace houses, each with two bedrooms at 47…
Northorpe Hall Trust aims to lead new partnership
Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust is bringing together a new partnership, including other voluntary organisations, local schools, creative organisations and statutory sector organisations.This new partnership will bid to deliver support to children's emotional and mental health across Kirklees, including support in schools and for schools staff, talking therapies and groupwork out of school…
Free counselling and support for young carers continues
From April 2011, thanks to some extended contracts and our success at fundraising, we able to continue with many of our free services including...free counselling for children and young people with appointments across Kirklees including evening appointmentsfree support for young carersfree mentoring support for young peoplefree training and support for our volunteersrooms for…
Hollywood Ball - 17th September 2011
Hollywood Ball at Berties Banqueting Rooms, Elland on Saturday 17th September 2011, 7.15pm-1.00am.Please come to this black tie event and help us raise money for 3 local charities:Kirklees Young Carers (Part of Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust)2nd Chance HeadwayAmbitions 4 KirkleesThis glamourous evening will commence with drinks and canapés followed by a 3 course dinner and dancing with…
Thank you to our sponsor - Bambino Direct
Thank you to our sponsor Bambino Direct, one of the UK’s largest Nursery stores who stock a huge range of pushchairs, car seats, travel systems and prams from brands such as Maxi Cosi, Quinny, Britax and Bugaboo.
Northorpe Hall wins Green Business Award
Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust was recognised with a 'highly commended' award in the Green Business Awards 2010. This award recognises our efforts at energy efficiency using local produce and services and waste reduction. Northorpe's energy saving activities include composting, using fresh food grown on site, waste recycling and the use of a log…
Raise funds for Northorpe whilst shopping online!
You can now donate to Northorpe Hall whilst shopping online with some of your favourite high street shops such as Boots, Sainsburys, B&Q and many more for more information and to see the full list of brands and offers available just to go to www.shop2fundraise.co.uk and enter Northorpe Hall as your chosen charity.
Northorpe Hall Conference 2011
Identifying and Responding to the Emotional Needs of Children and Young People8th April 2011, 9.30am-4.30pmA valuable opportunity for individuals and orgranisations working to promote the emotional wellbeing of children and young people.This event is being organised in association with Chance Your Arm - An education and training provider which aims to respect diversity and promote…
Northorpe Mentoring Service Wins An Award!
Northorpe Hall's Mentoring service has been certified an Approved Provider by the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation.The Mentoring service currently works with young people aged 10-19 who may be going through an unsettled period in their lives. Young people are matched to a mentor who can act as a positive role model to support the young person to hopefully move forward. Young people will meet…
A Celebration of Young Foster Carers
Northorpe Hall has recently undertaken a piece of work looking at the support needs of Young Foster Carers. Young Foster Carers are the sons and daughters of Foster Carers who play an important role in the fostering relationship.A group of Young Foster Carers met with workers from Northorpe Hall to discuss how this impacted upon their lives and the support they felt they needed around…
Northorpe Hall licensed for Friday and Saturday night
A decision by the Licensing Panel on the 28th Jan granted Northorpe Hall a premises license for Friday and Saturday nights, allowing music, dancing and the sale of alcohol till 11.30pm.The Trust continues to be committed to minimising any disturbance to neighbours and anyone disturbed is encouraged to get in touch.
Northorpe is Children's Workforce Development Champion!
Northorpe Hall has been selected as one of 13 organisations nationally to be a Children's Workforce Development Champions. For more information please see http://www.childrensworkforcematters.org.uk/node/858
Summer Holiday Club
Are you looking for things for your children to do over summer? Or are your looking for childcare? Northorpe Hall will be running a holiday club on Mondays and Fridays throughout August for children aged between 8 and 12. Half Day session (8.30am-12.30pm or 1.30pm-5.30pm) - £20.00 per child Full Day session (8.30am-5.30pm, includes a nutritious lunch) - £30.00 per child For more information or…
