The Kirkwood

Skiing for a cause: Doug turns old skis into something special

Steven Downes — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0000

A chance visit to The Kirkwood’s donation centre and eBay site in Mirfield inspired Douglas Rushworth to make a promise, one which, despite facing challenges of his own, he was determined to keep.

A beautiful day for our Sunflower Memories Garden Party.

Deborah Toye — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0000

On a sunny August day, we welcomed our community back to The Kirkwood Garden for a celebration filled with sunshine, memories, music and togetherness.

Volunteering a little time makes a lasting difference - here’s how you can get involved

Steven Downes — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:26:00 +0000

Following the successful openings of our brand new shop in Heckmondwike, and our flagship Superstore and Kids shops in Mirfield, we are inviting people from across Kirklees to consider volunteering in our growing Retail team.

From Saturday volunteer to degree apprentice: How The Kirkwood helped shape Rhianna’s future

Steven Downes — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:53:00 +0000

For nearly five years, Saturday afternoons with The Kirkwood's Lindley shop have been a second home for 18 year old Rhianna. What began as a volunteering opportunity for her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award soon became an experience that helped shape her confidence, career aspirations and future.

“We felt loved by them” Carolyn shares why The Kirkwood gave Peter the best possible final days

Steven Downes — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:02:00 +0000

When Carolyn Westerby's husband, Peter, was first diagnosed with prostate cancer, the family faced the challenge with determination and hope. His treatment was successful, his outlook improved, and together they looked forward to enjoying more precious time together.

Accessible yoga partnership with The Kirkwood continues to help people move, connect and thrive

Steven Downes — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:48:00 +0000

A partnership that began with a simple conversation has grown into a thriving community initiative, helping people across Kirklees improve their physical and mental wellbeing through accessible yoga.

FMG Colleague to Take on Great Wall of China Trek for The Kirkwood

Lucy Eccles — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:29:00 +0000

Long-standing Business Movement member FMG is celebrating The Kirkwood's 40th anniversary in a truly unforgettable way, by sponsoring one of its colleagues to take part in the Great Wall of China Trek in October 2027.

Jessica Takes on the Great Wall of China for The Kirkwood

Lucy Eccles — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Having already stood on the Great Wall of China once before, Jessica Nugent-Herrett is preparing to return, but for a very different reason.

Claire Bolland story: The Kirkwood gave us the gift of being a family again

Steven Downes — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:01:00 +0000

For Claire Bolland, The Kirkwood has been there for her family through life's most difficult moments. Fifteen years apart, the hospice cared for both her father and her mother, providing not only expert clinical care, but also the compassion and reassurance that allowed Claire and her family to simply be daughters, children and grandchildren once again.

Friends walk in memory of ‘cheeky chappy’ Michael to raise more than £4,000 for The Kirkwood

Steven Downes — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:43:00 +0000

The memory of a much loved friend who brought laughter, kindness and colour to so many lives has inspired an incredible fundraising effort for The Kirkwood, with more than 30 people walking from Mirfield to Marsden and raising over £4,000 to support local hospice care.

Spreading Hope, One Little Pink Duck at a Time

Lucy Eccles — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:28:00 +0000

Bex Hainsworth has known about The Kirkwood for many years through its charity shops and the important role it plays in the local community. But after being diagnosed with breast cancer, The Kirkwood became a place of care and support for Bex and her family.

Pearsons Financial Wellbeing Joins The Kirkwood Business Movement

Steven Downes — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:31:00 +0000

Our mission is to provide specialist care, free of charge, to adults in Kirklees with advanced, progressive and life limiting illnesses at any time from diagnosis to the end of life, and those who care for them, when they need it. Working collectively to ensure these people feel supported to live the best quality of life they can.

Eaton Smith Solicitors joins The Kirkwood Business Movement

Steven Downes — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:51:00 +0000

DJH Joins The Kirkwood Business Movement

Steven Downes — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0000

Hundreds of walkers turn Huddersfield pink for The Kirkwood Starlight Walk

Jim Coward — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

A spectacular sea of neon pink illuminated the streets of Huddersfield on Saturday night, as over 800 walkers descended on the Accu Stadium for our annual Starlight Walk.

Romance at the Infirmary

Jim Coward — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:51:00 +0000

Just weeks after celebrating their golden wedding anniversary, John and Val’s world changed forever. When Val suddenly became unwell, what followed was a heartbreakingly rapid journey that would lead them to The Kirkwood. It was a journey that, in many ways, brought their lives full circle; in her final days, the woman who had helped to shape the fledgling hospice movement here in West Yorkshire was finally surrounded by the…

SB Homes joins The Kirkwood Business Movement

Steven Downes — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:13:00 +0000

Running for Joanne: Jack’s London Marathon raises more than £2,300 for The Kirkwood

Steven Downes — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:02:00 +0000

For more than a decade, Jack Neagle has been supporting The Kirkwood, taking on fundraising challenges in memory of someone who meant so much to one of his closest friends. What began as a single 10K run has grown into years of incredible dedication, culminating in an unforgettable London Marathon that saw him raise more than £2,310 to support local hospice care.

Shop Spotlight of the month - Huddersfield

Deborah Toye — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0000

For more than 30 years, The Kirkwood's Huddersfield shop has been a familiar and much-loved part of the town centre. Sitting in one of Huddersfield's busiest shopping areas, and as one of the charity's very first flagship shops, it has welcomed generations of customers through its doors while raising vital funds to support local patients and families living with life limiting illnesses.

Fish and Chips and Afternoon Tea events postponed on 25th and 26th June due to extreme weather

Steven Downes — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:51:00 +0000

With the current heatwave set to continue over the next few days, we've made the difficult decision to postpone our Afternoon Tea and Fish & Chips events due to take place tomorrow and Friday.