Kirklees community directory
Explore local youth work, peer support, creative activity, walking, sport and community connection across Kirklees. Logos shown here come from the organisations’ own websites; each organisation runs its own services.
Mirfield
The Water Royd Lane centre hosts a Monday youth group and a wider programme of local groups and events.
Good to know: Check the centre’s current programme and contact the organiser about access.
Visit organiser ↗Mirfield
Runs term-time youth club and athletics sessions for young people aged 10–17, with games, creative activity, cooking and sport.
Good to know: Monday club and Friday athletics are listed by the organiser; check before visiting.
Visit organiser ↗Chickenley & Dewsbury
Offers community gardening, social groups and youth club sessions during school breaks for different age groups.
Good to know: Holiday dates and registration vary; contact the hub for the next programme.
Visit organiser ↗Savile Town & Dewsbury
A Dewsbury charity connecting young people and neighbours through youth programmes and community projects.
Good to know: Ask the charity about its current sessions and eligibility.
Visit organiser ↗Birstall & Birkenshaw
Birstall Urban Motor-Cycle Project for Youth offers a practical route into skills and confidence-building.
Good to know: Contact the project for age, booking, cost and suitability.
Visit organiser ↗Meltham & South Kirklees
Provides sport and youth activities associated with Meltham Sports and Community Centre.
Good to know: Ask for the current programme, age groups and joining information.
Visit organiser ↗Kirkburton
A shared home for local Scouting and Guiding units on Hallas Road, offering structured activities for young people.
Good to know: Contact the relevant unit for ages, spaces and joining.
Visit organiser ↗Dewsbury
A Friday group for young people in school year 7 and above.
Good to know: Ask the organiser about term dates, time and any registration.
Visit organiser ↗Cleckheaton, Birstall, Kirkheaton & wider Kirklees
Runs local drop-ins and publishes walking and social activity across North and South Kirklees.
Good to know: Check the current venue, cost and whether an activity is suitable before visiting.
Visit organiser ↗Local organisations and projects
This is a selection, not a complete list of Kirklees organisations. Details checked 29 September 2026. Follow the organiser link for the latest sessions, eligibility, booking and access. A listing does not mean WMK runs or endorses the organisation.
Holme Valley, Dewsbury and across Kirklees
Supports youth organisations and local youth work. Its network helps young people find clubs, social activities and opportunities.
Good to know: See the Holme Valley clubs and Sand Park listing, or search its members’ directory for other areas.
Explore youth organisations ↗
Colne Valley
Runs Slaithwaite, Parkwood and home education youth clubs, with social, creative and practical activities for young people.
Good to know: Term-time sessions have different ages and entry costs; check the club listing before attending.
Visit organiser ↗Huddersfield
Open-access youth clubs and sessions for young people with SEND, with sports, games, arts, cooking and life skills.
Good to know: The Kirklees SEND Local Offer lists age bands, registration and session fees.
View club information ↗Batley
Hosts a monthly youth club for different age groups and other community activities at Soothill Community Centre.
Good to know: Dates vary; contact the centre for the next youth club session.
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Huddersfield and Kirklees
Offers social, creative and outdoor wellbeing activities for adults. An open-access approach means a diagnosis is not needed for its group activities.
Good to know: Check the current monthly programme and any booking or session fee.
View current programme ↗
Batley and Huddersfield
Free facilitated peer support groups for adults experiencing depression, anxiety or stressful times.
Good to know: The organiser lists the current group venues and times; no booking or referral is required for its regular groups.
Find a PeerTalk group ↗
Huddersfield
A welcoming adult social space for conversation, creativity and connection.
Good to know: The organiser lists Wednesday sessions at Amped Café; confirm the current location before visiting.
Visit Hive ↗
Huddersfield
A weekly men’s walking group offering space to talk about mental health without pressure.
Good to know: Check the organiser’s local walk details before setting out.
Find a walk ↗
Huddersfield
Its Active for Life programme includes a gentle walk and an activity hour with options such as boccia and bowling.
Good to know: Active for Life has a Community Psychiatric Nurse referral route; ask the service about access.
Read programme details ↗
Huddersfield
Runs wellbeing football and Heads Up, which offers individual or small-group support and onward connection.
Good to know: Contact the Foundation for joining details and current session arrangements.
Visit the Foundation ↗
Across Kirklees
Provides information and support for carers, including coffee and chat opportunities at different venues.
Good to know: Its event dates and venues vary; check the current programme.
Find carers’ activities ↗Huddersfield and wider Kirklees
Offers social, creative and skills-based groups with an individual support plan for adults with mental health needs.
Good to know: Check eligibility and self or professional referral with CLEAR; its timetable varies.
Read CLEAR information ↗Across Kirklees
Libraries host walking groups, coffee mornings, book chats, family groups and creative wellbeing activity.
Good to know: Ask your local library for its current calendar and accessibility information.
Explore library activities ↗Batley and Dewsbury area
A volunteer-led group for people who feel isolated, with coffee, games, crafts and occasional meals and trips. Most members are over 60.
Good to know: Usually meets Thursday mornings at Shawcross Club; ring first to confirm.
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