In: Associated Projects

Horsforth Live At Home : a project Horsforth Churches Together have a close connection with.  It was originally set up by the churches group and many of the churches continue to offer it support and be grateful for the wonderful work it does. Leeds School of Theology : A city wide school of theology which a number of members from our congregations have benefited from. Refugee Projects : Many of us in Horsforth were hugely moved by stories of refugees and Asylum seekers during ‘The World on our Doorstep.” We are delighted to promote and encourage the work of so many organisations who work toRead More →

In: Our Activities, Our Projects

Horsforth Churches Together Primary School Team “It takes a village to bring up a child” We are very grateful to have eight excellent primary schools in Horsforth. As Horsforth churches together we are developing a primary school team with the aim of supporting schools in the work of educating and nurturing the 1800 children whom they serve. The African saying “it takes a village to raise a child” invites a response from us all to offer what we can to support the children in our community. As the church we have much to give. The primary school team seeks to bring ‘willing volunteers’ from across theRead More →

In: Our Projects

DUE TO COVID: The Foodbank is presently operating a delivery only service direct from the warehouse. The Horsforth site has not yet reopened. Before Covid, Horsforth Foodbank (a distribution centre of Leeds North Foodbank) was open twice a week in Horsforth. The aim is to help people who have entered a crisis period with emergency food. It is run by volunteers and previously Horsforth Foodbank was open 2-4pm on Wednesdays and 10-12noon on Saturdays at Lister Hill Baptist Church. Need Help: Foodbank is run on a voucher scheme.  Referral Agencies include GPs, MPs, Community Hubs and presently you can access a referral through Citizens Advice Bureau on 08082082938.Read More →

In: Our Projects

Horsforth has become a Fairtrade Town We are delighted to announce that in 2015 Horsforth achieved its goal to become a Fairtrade Town. To become a Fairtrade Town five goals must be met. Local council passes a resolution supporting Fairtrade, and agrees to serve Fairtrade products (for example, in meetings, offices and canteens). Guide to Fairtrade Example of a council resolution At least four Fairtrade product ranges are readily available in the area’s retail outlets (shops, supermarkets, newsagents and petrol stations) and two products served in local catering outlets (cafés, restaurants, pubs). Extra information about what this means Local workplaces and community organisations (places of worship, schools, universities, colleges and otherRead More →