Church of St Aidan, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield
Social Inclusion
We want to buy tables, chairs and kitchen utensils, encouraging more people to join in with community activities.
About this cause
In addition to church services and pastoral work we provide community based activities in the church building. We run a charity shop. Dynamic, enthusiastic volunteer members of the church have maintained and substantially increased our wider community activities. We aim to enable folk to " live life to the full" We have successful monthly Messy Church for families to socialise,participate in fun activities and share a snack meal. We support families -weekly Parent and Toddler Sessions. We promote effective relationships for the young - Community Youth and Drama Group. We reach out to others often lonely Monthly Coffee Mornings av. attendance 80. Social evenings and concerts are held in our building eg Male Voice Choir, United Nations concert with Benson Taylor and three local schools.
How this cause brings people in the community together
By further engaging those already attending, and removing barriers to participation by reaching out inclusively to individuals, families, the lonely, isolated and disabled, providing a place of safety and sense of belonging . We will re market our improved facilities and be flexible in attracting new groups within the village. For our volunteers we bring the benefits of contributing to society.