EdShift

🦖💜Yesterday was Dare to Wear Brave Day, and Kerry, one of our amazing Arts Psychotherapists, certainly embraced the challenge!💜🦖

With her dinosaur tracksuit and purple and pink hair, Kerry showed that being brave isn't always about doing something big. Sometimes it's about expressing who you are, and feeling confident enough to be yourself.

The children and young people we support teach us every day that bravery looks different for everyone. Its sometimes about speaking up, trying something new, asking for help, or simply showing the world who you are.

A huge thank you to everyone across Calderdale's schools, businesses and communities who took part, donated, shared photos and helped spread the message that bravery comes in many forms.

If you joined in, we'd still love to see your photos! 📸
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💛 Every donation helps us continue providing BraveBoxes and specialist support for children affected by domestic abuse.

💜Thank You to VAC 💜

As Volunteers' Week continues, we want to take a moment to recognise an organisation that has been part of the EdShift journey from the very beginning.

A huge thank you to VAC - Improving Local Lives (Voluntary Action Calderdale (VAC)) for the support, guidance and encouragement they have provided over the years.

When EdShift was just starting out, VAC believed in our vision and helped us navigate the challenges that come with building a new organisation. From practical advice and networking opportunities to championing the voluntary sector across Calderdale, their support has helped shape the organisation we are today.

As EdShift has grown, VAC has remained a valued partner, continuing to strengthen communities, connect organisations and create opportunities for charities like ours to thrive.

Our 2026 strategy recognises the importance of strong partnerships in helping us reach more children and young people affected by domestic abuse safely and sustainably. Organisations like VAC make those partnerships possible.

Calderdale is fortunate to have an organisation that works tirelessly behind the scenes to support local charities, volunteers and community groups. Their impact reaches far beyond any single organisation.

From everyone at EdShift, thank you VAC for standing alongside us, championing the voluntary sector and helping create a stronger, more connected Calderdale.

Volunteers' Week