The Kirkwood

Help proud The Kirkwood volunteer Jeremy become Huddersfield’s Volunteer of the Year

Steven Downes — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0000

A much loved volunteer who has dedicated over four years to supporting The Kirkwood's Huddersfield shop is hoping to be crowned Volunteer of the Year after being shortlisted for a prestigious town centre award.

Jessica takes to the skies in memory of dad Simon

Steven Downes — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Jessica Catling faced one of her biggest fears when she took to the skies for a charity skydive, raising more than £2,400 for The Kirkwood in memory of her much-loved dad, Simon.

John keeps his wife’s memory shining through Light up a Life

Steven Downes — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:22:00 +0000

For John Tatchell remembering his beloved wife Patricia Anne Tatchell through The Kirkwood’s Light up a Life campaign has become an important tradition, one he has kept every year since she died a decade ago.

The Kirkwood says thank you to supporters with special Thank-a-Thon

Steven Downes — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:34:00 +0000

Staff from across The Kirkwood came together for a special Thank-a-Thon, taking time out of their day to personally thank some of the incredible people whose generosity helps make our care possible.

Keith shares how The Kirkwood stood alongside his family during Moira’s final months

Steven Downes — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:40:00 +0000

After more than six decades of knowing and loving his wife Moira, Keith Wilson describes losing her as devastating. But during the final months of Moira’s life, and in the difficult period that followed her death, Keith says having The Kirkwood by their side made an enormous difference.

Danielle turns memories of mum Sarah into miles for The Kirkwood

Steven Downes — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:41:00 +0000

For Danielle, the eight weeks between her mum Sarah being diagnosed with cancer and her death changed everything. Danielle from Dewsbury knew about The Kirkwood, but until the summer of 2024 had never experienced first hand the difference its care could make to someone living with a life limiting illness and those closest to them.

From founding fundraiser to family support, Susan’s four decades with The Kirkwood

Steven Downes — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:10:00 +0000

For more than four decades, The Kirkwood has been woven into Susan’s life in a way that few organisations ever are. What began with childhood loss and the memory of a mother who suffered without the support now offered by hospice care has grown into a lifetime of advocacy, volunteering and unwavering belief in the power of dignity at the end of life. Her story is not just about grief…

Klass in Batley backs The Kirkwood during hospice care week

Steven Downes — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:07:00 +0000

A Batley fashion retailer is showing its support for The Kirkwood this Hospice Care Week, helping to raise vital funds and awareness of the difference hospice care makes to local people and families.

Hilltop View customers take on Oakwell Hall challenge for The Kirkwood

Steven Downes — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:09:00 +0000

A group of customers from Hilltop View put their best foot forward to support The Kirkwood, raising an incredible £360.51 through a sponsored walk at Oakwell Hall.

Nina shares how The Kirkwood was there for John when he needed it most

Steven Downes — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:58:00 +0000

When Nina’s husband John became increasingly unwell with cancer, she knew that the road ahead would be difficult. However having The Kirkwood by their side meant the couple did not have to face it alone.

The Kirklees Care Charter Awards 2026

Deborah Toye — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:14:00 +0000

Celebrating care homes embedding compassionate end of life care into practice.

11-year old takes on endurance walking challenge to raise funds for The Kirkwood

Steven Downes — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:53:00 +0000

An 11-year-old from Kirkburton Middle School has successfully completed a walk of almost 80 miles over 7 days in aid of The Kirkwood.

Martin travels from South Wales to take part in The Kirkwood Pub Hop in memory of mum Marjorie

Steven Downes — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:13:00 +0000

The Kirkwood Pub Hop brought people together from near and far this September, with the people from Kirklees pulling on their walking shoes to enjoy a fantastic day around Mirfield while raising vital funds for The Kirkwood.

River’s hair donation raises over £1,100 in memory of his great grandma

Steven Downes — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:22:00 +0000

A young fundraiser has raised more than £1,100 for The Kirkwood after deciding to have his hair cut in memory of his much loved great grandma, who was cared for by The Kirkwood.

The Kirkwood Superstore is Proud to Sponsor The Kirkwood Pub Hop 2026!

Steven Downes — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:44:00 +0000

The Kirkwood Superstore in Mirfield is proudly sponsoring The Kirkwood Pub Hop, as the popular fundraising event returns for its second year on Saturday 12th September.

Hanson Self Storage joins The Kirkwood Business Movement

Steven Downes — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:58:00 +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.

Huddle joins The Kirkwood Business Movement

Steven Downes — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0000

First Intuition joins The Kirkwood Business Movement

Steven Downes — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:26:00 +0000

Business Movement Spotlight meet Pearson Financial Wellbeing

Steven Downes — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:37:00 +0000

The Kirkwood’s Business Movement brings together businesses from across our community who want to make a difference while building meaningful connections with other local organisations.

Business Movement Spotlight meet Debs Hirst Coaching

Steven Downes — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:35:00 +0000

As an organisation, we’re proud to have a diverse range of local businesses and professionals standing alongside us as members of our Business Movement. In our latest Business Movement Spotlight, we’re getting to know Debs Hirst, founder of Debs Hirst Coaching, and finding out more about her passion for helping people develop, grow in confidence and achieve their potential.