jordan.baker@cvac.org.uk
halifax society for the blind
In this video, we introduce Halifax Society for the Blind, a longstanding part of the Calderdale community since 1888!
Originally set up to teach braille, the charity has expanded its services over the years, now offering a state-of-the-art sight centre, home visits, guide dog support groups, technology help, and a community café.
For 135 years, the Halifax Society for the Blind has been committed to improving the lives of people with sight loss and vision impairments in Halifax and the wider Calderdale area, supporting those in our community with an unwavering dedication.
Our Place
Project Colt
Our Place originally started in October 1991 as Sunday Care, this service was based across 4 centres in Calderdale for older people to have company, Sunday lunch and a game of bingo.
In 2002, it became Weekend Care after securing funding to become a day centre at the weekend, providing respite for family carers before becoming ‘Our Place’
Due to COVID, Our Place unfortunately had to close its doors, but still delivered for those in need. These included essentials such as food, well-being activities, as well as treats and Christmas presents.
Our Place then became self-funding and re-opened at the Maurice Jagger Centre on Sundays before moving to Boothtown Methodist Church and also began service on Wednesdays.
Project Colt: Decades of Difference
VAC are thrilled to introduce addiction recovery and enterprise champions, Project Colt, as our first spotlighted charity in the Decades of Difference project.
Russell Davis, Manager at Project Colt comments:
“Being a part of the Decades of Difference project has been a great experience for Project Colt. To be the first ones spotlighted is a real honour.
It is truly fantastic to be involved in something that recognises everything we as an organisation have done to continue supporting those who need us for over 20 years. We can’t wait to see who VAC spotlights next!”
how to get involved
If your organisation has been operating in Calderdale for more than a decade* and is interested in being a part of the Decades of Difference project, please send an email to:
jordan.baker@cvac.org.uk
Please include the following:
- Name
- Telephone
- Your Organisation
- Why your organisation wants to be a part of Decades of Difference
