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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 (ASI)
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.

Coronavirus Update from this group on 1 April 2020: "Alzheimer’s Society Bradford and District is continuing to offer services to people with dementia, carers, relatives and friends and communities across Bradford and District.

"Staff are working by phone to offer practical and emotional support on how dementia affects people, coping strategies such as managing changes in behaviour, support available from other services and a listening ear. We will take referrals and are also offering regular welfare calls throughout the Covid 19 crisis.

"Our Dementia Friendly Communities Coordinator is offering support on how to set up and maintain Dementia Friendly Communities during this period. For advice on how to best support people within your communities, people affected by dementia and to influence your local businesses and shops to take action. If you are affected by dementia in anyway or know people who may benefit from our service please email bradford@alzheimers.org.uk or telephone Paul Smithson 07803 115653. For Dementia friendly community information email ross.collard@alzheimers.org.uk"

We offer information, practical ideas and support (not personal care) to people with a diagnosis of dementia and their carers.

Dementia Advisor service
Anyone diagnosed across the district should be referred by the Consultant to this service , staff will contact and provide a 1-1 service giving information on all aspects relating to dementia , future planning and services available. This is a time limited service.

Dementia Support Worker Service
Staff will offer support and help as the condition progresses, from issues relating to the progression of the condition, accessing specialist help and talking through stressful situations to looking at alternative accommodation. Anyone can refer into this service.

We also offer a number of groups such as sing group, carers support group and Wellbeing Cafes - for more information ring 01274 586008.

Dementia Friendly Communities
We work with local communities and Businesses to support them to become more Dementia Friendly .

We provide safe and secure accommodation and support for lone black, Asian and minority ethnic women fleeing any form of domestic abuse or forced marriage, FGM, as well as 24 hour telephone line support for anyone needing advice - call 08459 606011.

Advice & Info. Dementia and disability friendly.

Music and lunch provided for £3.00, Dementia Friendly

We work to relieve and support those living with anxiety and anxiety-based depression by providing information, support and understanding via an extensive range of services, including 1:1 therapy. We work regularly with external agencies and healthcare professionals to improve services for those living with anxiety and anxiety-based depression and also campaign to raise awareness of the conditions.

We are a conduit for community engagement between the Armed Forces. Using our specially trained civilian and Armed Forces Personnel we deliver vocational and education-based programmes including citizenship and community cohesion events. Please contact us via email to enquire about any activities we deliver or you may like to become involved with.

The organisation is currently working across its local community providing high quality arts projects for older people, which improves health & wellbeing through dance exercise, social interaction and performance driven projects.

Our company teachers run a specialist strand for people with movement disorders to keep the mind and body active, increase confidence, aid mobility, balance, flexibility and encourage more independent and active lives. The activity is also designed to empower individuals to discover talents and raise aspirations for themselves and their local communities.

Our Bradford Dancing with Parkinson's class runs every Thursday (during school term times) 1.30-2.30 at Victoria Hall, Saltaire

Aspire-i offers people over 18, as well as 18 year-olds on Job Seekers Allowance, free information, advice and guidance on careers, training, employability support, CV and job search activities under the government's National Careers Service contract. Will also help people who are being placed on Job Seekers Allowance under benefits reform, and signpost to other relevant and organisations if necessary.

We are a self funded football club that offers coaching and games to all aged from 8-40. All our coaches are trained to the highest possible degree and are proud to say wee are a non-discriminatory football club - meaning anyone with any ability or background is welcome.

The Autism Hub is a fun and informative weekly drop in session, the aim of which is to provide information, guidance, signposting, peer support and mentoring for adults with an Autism Spectrum Condition who live in the Keighley district . Participants will get the opportunity for group discussion with peers, guidance and information from our experienced staff team and other professionals, together with an opportunity to engage in 1:1 support to explore more personal issues. The session topics will be discussed and agreed in advance by the members who attend.
The Autism Hub will provide and facilitate the following:
• Confidence building
• Friendships and building social networks
• Post diagnostic support with peers and facilitator
• Aspirational mentoring of younger adults
• Guest speakers from other services/those with specific experiences
• Preparing for employment

Baildon Community Link is a community centre which runs a variety of activities for all ages: Social Activity Days, Youth Club, a Thursday Cafe, Seniors' Active Exercise, Seated Exercise, Rag Rugging, Monday Afternoon Women Singers, Painting, Games afternoon (Bridge), Parkinson's group, Rainbow Guides and Yoga.