EdShift

🎉 Just one week to go until our Party! 🎉

Next Friday, we'll be opening the doors of The YouthBase to celebrate three years of EdShift, three more years of National Lottery funding, and the incredible community that has helped us get here.

Whether you've supported us as a funder, partner, volunteer, family member, local business, or simply followed our journey, we'd love to see you there.

Come and join us for:

🍽️ A buffet and refreshments
🎨 Arts & crafts activities for children
💬 Good conversations and new connections
🎉 A chance to celebrate what we've achieved together and look ahead to what's next

📅 Friday 26th June
⏰ 10:30am – 2:30pm
📍 The YouthBase

You don't need to stay all day, pop in, say hello, meet the team, and be part of the celebration.

Book your place here:
👉 https://edshift.co.uk/events/

Thank you for being part of the shift. We can't wait to welcome you next Friday 💛

🌈 TOMORROW IS DARE TO WEAR BRAVE DAY! 🌈

Schools, businesses and community groups across Calderdale are getting involved tomorrow to celebrate bravery and raise funds for children affected by domestic abuse. 💛

👕 Wear something that makes you feel brave, whether that’s...
🦸 A superhero costume
⚽ A football shirt
🌈 Your brightest outfit
✨ Or something you'd have to be brave to wear!

💛 Donate £1 if you can.

📸 Take a photo, share it on social media, tag EdShift () and use so we can see Calderdale coming together for children and young people.

Every donation helps to fund BraveBoxes: resources that support children affected by domestic abuse to stay safe and feel supported.

Let's fill Calderdale with colour, courage and community tomorrow.

Who's taking part? 👇

💙 Thank You, Calderdale... and Beyond 💙

We're still taking it all in.

On Friday evening, EdShift was honoured to receive the Yorkshire Choice Awards award for Community Arts 2026.

What makes this award so special is that it was decided by public vote.

That means people took time out of their day to support EdShift, to believe in our work, and to help shine a light on children and young people affected by domestic abuse. For that, we are incredibly grateful.

Every vote was more than support for a charity. It was a vote for children to be seen, heard and supported. It was a vote for creativity as a tool for healing. It was a vote for a future where no child has to navigate the impact of domestic abuse alone.

As our CEO, Ellie Brook, said:

💬 "Winning this award sends a powerful message to children and young people affected by domestic abuse: your story matters, your life matters, and you are not alone."

We would also like to congratulate all of the other finalists and winners. We were proud to be recognised alongside so many inspiring organisations making a difference in communities across Yorkshire.

This award belongs to every child, young person, family member, volunteer, supporter, partner, trustee and member of staff who has been part of the EdShift journey.

Thank you for voting.
Thank you for believing in our mission.
Thank you for helping us bring this award home to .

The recognition means the world to us, but our focus remains the same: reaching more children and young people affected by domestic abuse with the support they need, when they need it most.

📣Announcement: Big news for Volunteers' Week🌟

We wanted to take the opportunity this Volunteers’ Week to make this wonderful Board announcement.

We're delighted to welcome Helen Jones as a Trustee and announce Kate Adamson as EdShift's new Chair of Trustees.

Helen brings extensive charity leadership experience and a deep personal connection to EdShift's mission.

💬 "I know first-hand how difficult childhood can be when you're facing adversity. That's why EdShift's work resonates so strongly with me. I'm proud to join the Board and support an organisation that is helping children find safety, confidence and hope."

Kate has been a Trustee since 2024 and brings expertise in strategy, marketing, brand management and communications to her new role as Chair.

💬 "I have been part of EdShift’s journey in one way or another from the early days, it is a privilege to now be in the position of Chair. I take the role very seriously and I am delighted to be able to make a difference to the organisation and to children’s lives"

We're grateful to both Helen and Kate for volunteering their time, expertise and leadership to help shape EdShift's future.

💛 Please join us in welcoming Helen and congratulating Kate.



Volunteers' Week
Kate Adamson
Antworks Community