Thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation for Calderdale, holistic wellbeing CIC Greetland Wellness Hub has been able to offer free or subsidised places for a wide range of therapies and classes. For many local people, especially those who might otherwise struggle to access support, this funding has made a genuine difference at moments when they’ve needed it most.
A Community Interest Company (CIC) is one of the UK’s most common non‑profit models. Although CICs can sometimes look more “business‑like” than traditional charities, their purpose is firmly rooted in public benefit. Any profit made by Greetland Wellness Hub is reinvested straight back into the space, helping create an environment where people can reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and form new friendships.
The Hub is a gentle, quiet, welcoming place where people can slow down, breathe, and feel safe. A diverse group of holistic practitioners work from the space, each bringing specialist knowledge and a person‑centred approach.
Current sessions include: guided meditation, sound healing, medical herbalism, transformational breathwork and tai chi.
All sessions are delivered by trained professionals who understand the complex realities many people face, from chronic stress and long‑term health conditions to isolation.
The grant has allowed the Hub to remove cost as a barrier, making wellbeing support a community resource rather than a luxury.
When Barbara first joined Tai Chi at the Hub, she hoped to feel steadier on her feet. A subsidised place meant she could give it a try without worrying about money.
The gentle movements helped her regain confidence, but it was the people around her who made the biggest difference.
“I finally felt part of something. I’ve made friends here, real friends, and it’s given me a sense of belonging I didn’t realise I was missing.”
Stories like Barbara’s show how community‑based wellbeing spaces do far more than support physical health. They reduce isolation, rebuild confidence, and create connection.
Greetland Wellness Hub recently took part in VAC and We’re All Active Calderdale’s competition Small Changes Big Impact, which invited VCSE organisations to share creative, everyday ways people are building movement into their lives.
The Hub was selected as one of the runners‑up, winning £100 for their entry centred around their Nature and Natter session, a gentle outdoor group designed to break down isolation.
Their submission told the story of M, whose living room had become his entire world after a heart attack. For someone who hadn’t walked further than the letterbox in months, a trip to Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve was a huge achievement.
The Hub helped turn what could have felt like a daunting exercise session into a series of small, joyful victories.
Participants used the Merlin bird app to identify birdsong and played Sensory Bingo, searching for the scent of pine or the sound of a particular bird instead of focusing on heart rates or step counts. A Polaroid “Moving Guestbook” captured smiles along the way.
Nature and Natter gave M and others a reason to lace up their shoes.
Since the group began, all participants have reported feeling more connected to nature and their community. Eight members now take daily morning walks, saying they feel happier and healthier.
Greetland Wellness Hub is open to everyone, offering a calm, welcoming space for wellbeing sessions, community connection, and private hire. Whether you’re curious about joining a class, exploring holistic therapies, or booking the space for your own group, the Hub is always happy to help.
To learn more or get involved, please contact Lynni on 07815 064796
