Do you know what we do here at #MencapInKirklees ?
We support anyone who lives with learning disabilities; we offer support to the whole family, and we do this through:
💚 Supported Living
💚 Clubs and activities
💚 Support & information for parents and carers
info@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
This month marks World Autism Acceptance Month.
We work with people on the autistic spectrum and their families everyday. If you want to know more about what we do and how we help. Take a look at our website.
mencapinkirklees.org.uk
#Autism #MencapInKirklees #AutismAcceptanceMonth
Happy Easter! 🐰 🐣 🍫
From the Mencap In Kirklees team to everyone who’s celebrating in our community, we hope you’re having a lovely Easter Weekend.
No matter how you're involved with Mencap in Kirklees, we're always so thrilled to hear feedback like this.
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We're proud of the work we do at Mencap in Kirklees. If you want to share your own positive experience with us, you can either in the comments or directly via info@mencapinkirklees.org.uk.
What are you doing on Friday? 🎨
Have you heard about Friday nights with SPARK at Waverley Hall?
This youth group invites young adults (age 16-25) with learning disabilities to get involved with workshops and activities.
📞 Helen Welburn | 01484 340844.
⏰️ 6:30pm–8:30pm
🎟️ Free to attend
We would love to welcome you as a volunteer!
If you've been thinking about volunteering some of your time, or giving back, supporting people with learning disabilities across Kirklees would be a valuable way to do it.
info@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
01484 340811
#LearningDisabilities #MencapInKirklees
Win cash AND support Mencap in Kirklees! 💙
For just £2 a week, you'll be entered into weekly cash draws and exciting Superdraws. Plus, you'll be directly helping people with learning disabilities in our community.
Sign up to the Giant Cash Bonanza today! ✨
#MencapInKirklees #CharityLottery #WinCash
The BILD GOLD Conference: Connected Care – Good health & growing older across health & social care is tomorrow.
💚 25th February 2026
Save your virtual spot for this online event.
Join to chat about health, ageing, and community for people with #LearningDisabilities. web.cvent.com/.../b278154d...
As Ramadan begins, we send our warmest wishes to everyone in our Kirklees community who is observing.
May this month bring peace, strength and connection with loved ones.
Ramadan Mubarak from all of us at Mencap in Kirklees. 💜
#Ramadan #Community #MencapInKirklees
💜 February is Dignity in Action Month.
We support dignity for everyone using health and care services. This year, commit to three little deeds — small actions can make a big difference. 🤝
Find out more:
www.dignityincare.org.uk/Dignity-in-C...
#DignityInAction
At Mencap In Kirklees, we support people with learning difficulties. 💚
Is that you, or perhaps that someone you know or care for?
We do this by:
🌟 Hosting a variety of social groups,
🌟 Supported living options.
🌟 Sharing useful information
Take a look around our website mencapinkirklees.org.uk
💡 Did you know? The BILD GOLD Conference: #ConnectedCare is on 25th Feb 2026—and registrations are open! 💚
💡 Good health for people with #LearningDisabilities
💡 Integrated care across #HealthAndSocialCare
💡 How communities can support wellbeing at every age
📅 Online: web.cvent.com/event/b27815...
Join us for More2Do at Waverley Hall, Huddersfield every Monday!
If you love to try new things and are looking for a fun and welcoming social group, we'd love to see you there!
✔️ Adults aged 18+ with mild learning disabilities
⏰ 4pm - 6pm
📩 info@mencapinkirklees.org.uk / 01484 340811
Blue promotional graphic for SPARK Friday Night Youth Group at Waverley Hall, featuring the word “SPARK” highlighted with yellow shapes, photos of young people taking part in activities, contact details for Helen Welburn, and the Mencap in Kirklees logo
🎬🎨 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
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
💛 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
🩺 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.
🌟 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
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
🎄✨ 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
❄️ 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
🎄 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!
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
🌟 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
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.
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
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/
⛄ 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.
🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄
🎄 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. ✨
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