Invictus Wellbeing

05/09/2025

Thanks so much to the Community Foundation for Calderdale for the wonderful write up in their recent newsletter!

Last year, our team spoke with the CFFC team about the work we do and how CFFC have provided seed funding to get our ideas off the ground and moving.

We have been a proud grantee of CFFC multiple times throughout our history and have helped us establish the BREW Project, Try High Holiday Club, Youth Leaders and other projects across Calderdale.

Read the short article here:
https://cffc.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=31590bb9fad8bd8a29facc530&id=b33225ded5&e=0c0763f3c

03/09/2025

🎊 Shortlisted! 🎊

✨ We’re thrilled to announce that we have been named as a Finalist in the Employer of the Year award for the !

We’re so proud of our approach as a fair and transparent employer who puts staff wellbeing and voice at the forefront of all we do 🏆

We'll see you suited and booted on the 23rd October at the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce's celebration evening!

01/09/2025

Last week our Transition Support Service ran a photography workshop for their clients!

The focus of the workshop was to take photographs which reflect the beauty and unique character of Halifax by highlighting elements of culture, architecture and nature.

We used Dean Clough Mills as our backdrop, where art, industry and nature come together in one place.

Clients were inspired by the works displayed in the gallery, the historic structure of the building and the gorgeous afternoon sunshine!

29/08/2025

INVEST IN PLAY!

Calling all parents - we are beginning a brand new programme open to female parents/carers aged 16-25 and have a child or children aged 2-12.

The iiP Core Parent Programme outlines research-based strategies that help caregivers build a strong foundation for their child's life. These include:

Play and positive attention to create solid parent-child relationships and trust.
Support for children’s learning, emotion and social skills.
Caring boundaries that create a predictable and safe framework for children to thrive.
Self-regulation strategies for caregivers and children.
The strategies in this core model build on 50 years of research on what works to support all children, both neurodiverse and neurotypical, including those with challenging behaviours, social difficulties, anxiety, ADHD and autism.

The sessions are for adults only.

The programme will run every Monday 14:30-16:30 for 12 weeks, starting on 15th September 2025. Sessions will be delivered by two qualified therapists from Invictus Wellbeing who are qualified iiP facilitators.

Sessions will be held at the Jubilee Family Hub in Halifax.

Refer now: https://form.jotform.com/242264506813353

Or

Get in touch at: enquiries@invictuswellbeing.com

28/08/2025

🎉🐎 It’s Race Night! 🐎🎉

Baines Hall Elland Saturday 11th October 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun, laughter, and taking on the bookies – with a very special appearance from the King of the Races! 👑🏇

A huge thanks to Kian Miller and family in friends who are organising an incredible event in Elland in aid of our charity and the memory of Ethan Nutton.

✨ Ticket Options:

🎟️ Grandstand Ticket – £10
Includes entry to the races plus supper 🍔🍻

🥂 Owner’s Enclosure VIP – £25
Step into the spotlight as a VIP!
✔ Admission & private seating area
✔ Drinks bucket & supper
✔ Your very own racehorse for the night 🐎🤩

📞 Reserve your place today!
Contact Kelly on 07971 583438 to secure your tickets.
Let’s make this a sell-out night to remember – full of community spirit, great entertainment, and lasting memories! 💙

27/08/2025

✨ Empowering Community Practitioners through the National Autism Programme! ✨

Last week we were delighted to take the small trip across to Northpoint where 20 of both organisation's frontline practitioners came together for a co-hosted 3 day training event on co-designed autism training.

Over the last few months, delegates from our organisation and Northpoint have been attending Anna Freud's train-the-trainer programme in order to deliver this training to local children and young people's mental health practitioners and clinicians.

In Calderdale, we’re applying this locally by:

- Building safe, reflective spaces for practitioners to deepen autism-informed understanding.

- Creating a community of practice to develop our work with neurodiverse individuals and families.

- Support the Open Minds partnership on being a leading example of person centred care for children and young people with autism who struggle with their mental health and wellbeing.

17/08/2025

Exciting news. You may have heard that Invictus has joined the giant cash Bonza charity lottery draw. Where £1.20 from every ticket sold goes straight back into supporting Invictus Wellbeing and the incredible work we do.

Additionally, even bigger news! If you sign up before the end of August you will be in for a real chance to WIN £10,000 in the September Super Draw. So not only are you giving back to charity, you have a chance to win big.

Win cash, change lives, and be part of something special!!

The September Super Draw will take place on Friday 26th for £10,000!!

Your support is helping the vital work of Invictus Wellbeing

Sign up for your chance to win - https://giantcashbonanza.online/invictus/

17/08/2025

15/08/2025

This Sunday!

Invictus Wellbeing is hosting our very first Charity Car Boot Sale, and we’d love you to join us as a buyer or a seller.

🗓 Sunday 17th August
📍 Old Rishworthian RUFC, HX3 0UG
⏰ 9:00am – 1:00pm

Got stuff to sell? Want to support a great cause? This is your chance to:
✔️ Clear out your cupboards
✔️ Make some extra cash
✔️ Support young people’s mental health

All proceeds from your pitch booking go directly to Invictus Wellbeing, helping us provide free mental health support for children and young people across Yorkshire.

Everyone’s welcome – buyers, sellers, and browsers alike!

📣 Book your pitch today:
👉 https://form.jotform.com/251264650647055
📧 Questions? Email us at: fundraising@invictuswellbeing.com

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12/08/2025

Happy International Youth Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible Youth Leaders at Invictus who have shaped and developed our organisation. They are the powerful voice of young people, driving positive change and inspiring empowerment.

We are proud to have a fantastic Youth Leader service, our very first Youth Trustee, and, most recently, a dynamic Youth Advisory Board. Together, they make a real difference in supporting mental health and wellbeing.

We’re always looking for passionate young people to join us and contribute to this important work. If you know a young person eager to make an impact, please get in touch at enquiries@invictuswellbeing.com or message us on our socials for more information.

Let’s keep empowering youth to lead the change!

11/08/2025

🎉 That’s a Wrap on Week TWO with Thrive and Try High! 🎉

Last week was another busy week for our holiday clubs across Bradford and Calderdale – and what a week it’s been!
Our children had an absolutely fantastic time (and yes, the adults joined in too!).

We tried Annapurna Indian Dance Company. judo, Calder Community Squash and football, plus enjoyed a fascinating trip to the Bankfield Museum. In the kitchen, we got creative making smoothies, baking biscuits, and even crafting our own pizzas – YUM!

There’s been plenty of delicious food, endless laughter, and new friendships formed along the way. We’ve loved every minute of it, and we can’t wait to do it all again next week.

📣 Good news – there are still places available!
Visit our website to find out more and book your spot:
www.invictuswellbeing.com/projects

Thanks to everyone who joined us this week – see you again very soon! 💫

Healthy Holidays Calderdale

07/08/2025

💛 Thank You Thursday 💛

Everyone at Invictus Wellbeing would love to give a massive shoutout to Ethan Nutton’s incredible family and friends, true fundraising warriors! 💪

You might remember back in May, we shared a fantastic evening called Ethan’s Hoo-Ha! 🎉 Not only did they raise over £8,000 on that night alone, but they also set themselves an incredible target of nearly £11,000 to raise before the end of the year.

Since then, they’ve kept the momentum going with a Summer Market, Quiz Night, and by continuing to sell beautifully designed t-shirts, hoodies, bags, and more, each featuring a unique design created by Ethan’s loved ones to honour his memory. 🧡

We think these guys are absolutely amazing, and we are so inspired by their continued dedication and creativity.

Please keep an eye out for their upcoming fundraising events and help them reach their goal if you can!