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The Aire Rivers Trust has a unique role as a voluntary body set up to help improve the quality of the River Aire and its catchment, in order that all river and catchment users can enjoy a better experience of the river.

Our Vision for the River Aire
A thriving river valued for its environmental, social and economic benefits, and which is actively appreciated by the community for its diverse ecology and contribution to flood risk management.

3 Key Aims
1 Good ecological status for river and tributaries

2 Reduced risk and consequences of flooding

3 Improved community appreciation of the river

We oversee the continuing regeneration of the river and its tributaries following our industrial past. The river has improved dramatically over the last 40 years and we aim to continue the journey back to a pristine watercourse that residents can be proud of.

We were set up in 2011 to carry out projects that improve the condition of the river for its wildlife and for people to enjoy.

We are involved in saving some of the country’s most endangered species and preventing pollution by working with local people, businesses and landowners close to the river. The catchment has been modified over many years and our work to return the River Aire to its natural state contributes to reducing flood risk.

Much of our work involves education and explaining to people how the River Aire effects our economy and well-being, and what steps we can do to protect our watercourses.

We rely entirely on grants, fund raising activities and donations to carry out our work.

Our group runs an annual charity walk, raising money for the Aire Valley Scout District.

There are two walk routes available 20km and 10km. More details and entry form for the 2023 event on Sunday 7 May at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSft0jmEFI2B00HHIIc0YzH30b-ae55u...

Family History Society promoting genealogical research.
2 Branches; Burley in Wharfedale and Keighley
regular meetings at each branch see website for details

The orchestra performs a wide orchestral repertoire to the highest possible standard, thereby encouraging people to become acquainted with and to appreciate good music. Four or more concerts are performed each year to large audiences. Meet at Guiseley School, Fieldhead Road, Guiseley, on Mondays 7:30-9:45pm. Membership open, but a high standard of playing necessary. Vacancies at present for bass and first violin. All ages are welcome. Approx 70 members. AGM Nov.

The Parish of All Saints Ilkley is situated in a beautiful town in West Yorkshire on the banks of the River Wharfe, next to Ilkley Moor and on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.

All Saints Ilkley
Is in the centre of town and is a large, vibrant evangelical church with congregations that play an active role within our local community. We are open for visitors every weekday, a source of historical and spiritual interest housing the remnants of three stone Saxon crosses.

We are fully embarked on a £1.3 million Church Development Building Project and with your support, we are hoping to start works this summer. Please visit our Church Development page

Our purpose - why do we exist ?
To help others and us in… Finding connections with God – Father Son and Holy Spirit

We have four diverse Sunday morning congregations ranging from contemporary to BCP, a large youth and children’s work, with many mid-week fellowship groups.

Our vision - what are we aiming for?
To see an ever-increasing number of people coming into an ever-deepening relationship with God, overflowing with His blessing to our community and beyond.

We are committed to mission, globally and locally, and we aim to give 10% of our budget to mission partners.

Our values - how do we do it?
Seeking and celebrating God’s transforming presence.

Being a loving and generous community.

Growing and sharing our life giving faith.

This is sought and celebrated through prayer and worship, being loving and generous and by helping people to grow and share the treasures that are found in the Christian faith.

We provide care education for children aged 2 to 4 within the local community. We are a charitible not for profit group who are ableto provide assisted places for families experiencing a range of difficutites. We support children with Special educational needs and disability (SEND) and offer a wide range of information and assistance. We have a free parent and toddler group, Baby Saints which runs Friday mornings to be a contact point for new and exisiting families.

If you are affected by dementia, worried about a diagnosis, or a carer of someone with dementia, trained staff are ready to give you support and information by telephone (including in languages other than English) or email. We have a wide variety of publications and factsheets on our website. We have an online community, Dementia Talking Point, which can be accessed through our website, to share experiences with other people affected by dementia.

The Anah Project is an experienced and confidential support service for women fleeing domestic abuse.

We accept women from anywhere in the UK.

We provide safe, temporary refuge accommodation to Black, Asian, minority, ethnic and refugee women, including those in same-sex relationships fleeing any form of domestic abuse or forced marriage, FGM.

If you would like to speak to someone at the refuge about accommodation, please contact us in the following ways: Telephone 0300 1021625 (calls to this number are free) or email help@anahproject.org

Some women contact us just to seek advice and support over the phone. Those needing a bed at the refuge are either given a space, or if no space is available, are referred to alternative suitable support services.

The Annette Fox Leukaemia Research Fund was set up in 1983 by the parents and friends of Annette Fox, a local Bradford girl who died of leukaemia in 1980 aged just 17.

We are an independent registered charity based in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

We raise funds to help support Haematology patients and their families in and around the Bradford area.

Managed by a board of 8 Trustees, all volunteers, we rely on your donations to help others and are always grateful for your support.

Aphasia Support (Speak with IT) is a registered charity that helps people with aphasia to communicate with confidence.

Aphasia affects a person’s ability to speak, read, write and understand language. It can happen as a result of stroke, head injury or other illness.

Trained volunteers help people to learn computer therapy programs available on iPad and Android devices, and use supported conversation to help people with their communication goals. All our volunteers are trained by speech and language therapists.

Support is also available at "aphasia cafes" which meet every two weeks in venues across Yorkshire https://aphasiasupport.org/aphasia-cafes/

Carer support for family members and friends is available online https://aphasiasupport.org/online-carer-support/

Interested in volunteering?

Aphasia Support clients in Bradford are currently waiting for support. You would have the potential to make a significant difference for these clients in their day-to-day lives by helping them to improve their functional communication. Living with aphasia can be a very lonely experience when you don’t have the tools to tell people how you feel, or express your innermost needs. We use communication in almost every aspect of our daily lives, including using social media, talking with family, and even changing the channel on the television, but these things can all be very difficult when you have aphasia.

The good news is that the support works! As well as improving communication, volunteer support has also been found to help client’s improve their confidence and sense of social isolation. At Aphasia Support’s last client satisfaction survey 100% of our client base agreed that their volunteer “knows how to help and always encourages and supports me”, with 90% strongly agreeing.

Find out more at https://aphasiasupport.org/volunteer/ or apply at https://portal.aphasiasupport.org/volunteer-application

Ashiana believes that everyone has the right to live in a safe environment, free from fear and harm. We have over 30 years’ experience in providing high quality, accessible services, tailored to meet the needs of women who have experienced or is at risk of experiencing violence and abuse.

We provide practical and emotional support in a holistic, gender and culturally sensitive way as well as accommodation for women and children who have survived human trafficking.

Although we are based in Sheffield, we provide support for BAMER women and their children across the country, providing outreach support to male and female survivors of Human Trafficking across Yorkshire and Humberside, North East, East Midlands and the North West England regions.