How you can help
Our team of trained advisors are all volunteers. We want to continue to offer our services free of charge. However we do not receive any statutory funding but rely on grants, donations and fundraising events. This is where you can help by contributing to any of the following:
Grants
£3000 in 2010 and £3000 in 2011 from YAPP. This grant has been awarded to help with running costs.
£5000 from Seedbed Christian Trust for the salary of an administrator.
Regular Donations
We are grateful to people who make regular donations to support the work of our charity. If you would like to donate by standing order or direct debit please contact 01484 515137 or office@hpcc.org.uk
One-off Donations
If you are not in a position to make a regular donation but would like to give a one-off gift please contact us or click and donate using the paypal donate button below:
(Please note you do not need a paypal account to donate - look for the 'Don't have a PayPal account?' option if you do not want to sign up to paypal.)
Donations of baby equipment
We offer a new mums service which provides good quality, used baby equipment to mums on low incomes free of charge. We rely on donations. If you are able to help in any way please contact the office to arrange collection or delivery.
Fundraising events
Please support us by attending one of our fundraising events. Click here to see our latest events. Grateful thanks to all the people who helped and supported us with the following events:
Baby Bottle Fundraiser
18 Churches supported our baby bottle fundraiser and together raised over £1500. We are very grateful to all the churches in Huddersfield that supported us.
Showcase of Dance and Drama
Students from 2 theatre schools, The Georgie School of Theatre Arts and Arts to Inspire, put on a Showcase on 9th October in aid of Talkthru. It was a fantastic evening showcasing local talent and it raised £583.23! Well done!
Garden Party
We enjoyed a sunny evening in a beautiful garden listening to music and poetry from many talented people. Flautists, Opera, Show tunes, Poetry and more helped draw in an audience and raise over £750 for HPCC. A big thank you to everyone who took part or helped in any way.
Argentos Meal
Hot off the press: We have just held a charity meal at Argentos Steak House in Huddersfield and raised £836.00. Thank you to Robert and Helen Melman, owners of Argentos, for their continued support.
Examiner Charity Challenge and Snowdon Climb
People have been busy keeping fit for charity. Some have taken part in the Huddersfield Examiner Charity Challenge by walking or cycling, some climbed Mount Snowdon and some did both! A total of £1535.75 was raised. Many, many thanks for all who took part.