Mutual aid and looking out for our neighbours

This is happening in our homes, on our streets and in our neighbourhoods. We’re working together to make sure that support is available where people need it, and that no-one is alone.

Neighbourhood stories

Pride in Linthwaite – a shared journey

St. Andrew’s Church Liversedge – our food box network

Shelley’s mutual aid story – looking out for each other

Golcar’s mutual aid story – talent, skill and goodwill

Chickenley Community Centre’s community response

Spring cheer from Clem’s Garden & Mutual Aid Groups

The Stocksmoor story – a real feel of togetherness

Got something to share?

We’re sharing stories of how people are helping each other in our local places. Please let us know if you have a story, photo or video to share. We can help. Email: Covid19Response@kirklees.gov.uk

Pictures of you – share your photos

Looking out for our neighbours

Being good neighbours, and encouraging others to do this (whilst keeping to How to help safely guidance) is the best way that we can keep everyone safe during this difficult time. Join the local campaign to reduce loneliness and social isolation by checking on your neighbours, or by sharing #OurNeighbours messages and stories online.

Mutual aid and local groups

A heartfelt thank you to all the groups who have already organised themselves to help their neighbours in local places across Kirklees. You can find many local groups on the Covid Mutual Aid UK website – or you can add your local group to the list. Kirklees Council and our partners are here to support local aid groups.

Ways to stay connected

Voluntary organisations

We’re working closely with a network of larger community organisations who are a key part of our co-ordinated efforts across Kirklees. These organisations are offering local services and helping us respond to the requests for support received by our helpline.

Organisations which offer help in your community

Community Response hubs

We have four virtual Community Response hubs across Kirklees. Each has a team of redeployed Kirklees Council staff who are responding to requests for help, working alongside our voluntary organisations and local groups. Each hub is working closely with local councillors and developing a response that works for each local place.

Want to help?

If you’re not already involved, you can offer your support via our Community Response online form now. You can tell us what kind of thing you’re happy to help with, and when you’re available. There are also opportunities to volunteer with local organisations, via Volunteering Kirklees.

Community Response – Offer your support
Volunteering Kirklees