The Directory

Ackworth Community Library is a community run library offering open access to books, computers and a range of information. It works in conjunction with local schools and a range of community groups and individuals. It offers computer classes, support for job hunters and a range of events to support activities in the village of Ackworth.

Additional Needs Training Information and Support (ANTIS) is a small local charity based in Castleford, providing training information and support to those who are responsible for the care of people with additional needs, and to health and education specialists.

Aspire2b deliver I Media to young people who are disadvantaged and vulnerable as well as delivering sports and business enterprise. Its specialism is working with NEETs and vulnerable adults or families.

C&K Careers is a not for profit social enterprise delivering a range of matrix accredited services on behalf of schools, colleges, local authorities, prime and area based contractors. Offering high quality IAG services to young people and adults. Broadly, it offers: Individual careers guidance, group sessions, interactive careers events and personalised development activities in over 80 schools/colleges/special schools delivered by Level 6 qualified Careers Advisers to support students to make successful life choices; Specialist targeted support for vulnerable/SEND students and NEET young people; Analysis of data, reports evaluating impact of careers activity and programmes and evidencing narrowing the gap in outcomes for vulnerable groups; Licensed awarding body for QiCS; Local, regional and national LMI; training and development for the CEIAG sector including the Careers Leader qualification; and Employer engagement.

Castleford Community Learning Centre provides adult education opportunities for the community offering courses covering a wide range of differing interests and needs.

Deaf Ex-Mainstreamers Group aim is for deaf children to have better access to education: • To work towards the implementation of bilingual education in British Sign Language/English for all deaf children. • To continue to research, map, facilitate participation and inform. • To continue to develop strategy to achieve a BSL Act. • To continue to facilitate the DEX Deaf Youth Council to support local deaf young people in understanding themselves as deaf people and with quality of life.

Dominion Employment Training Services empowers people with the basic skills needed to be productive in employment or in their chosen careers. Dominion aims to provide its clients with opportunities that will enable them to use the best of their abilities in every facet of life.

Providing horticultural training and work experience for people with learning disabilities.

iSpace5 CIC is a non-profit making company who operates for the benefit of young people aged 8-24, their families and communities. It has a holistic approach to how it provides its services, and it has extensive experience in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating its work. iSpace5 CIC works within schools, communities and family homes, providing support on a wide range of issues.

Jamia Masjid Swafia is a mosque providing facilities for five daily and other congregational prayers for local Muslims. It provides Islamic classes for children; facilities for funeral prayers and for the family and friends to gather when somebody has passed away; hosts visits by non-Muslims; and collects and distributes charity from Muslims.

The charitable objects of the Kingsland School Fund are to advance the education of the pupils at Kingsland Primary School by providing or assisting in the provision of educational, recreational and other charitable facilities.

Made in Heaven Children's Trust is a charity for disabled children in Africa, we provide education, support in medical care, training and general donations to disabled charities in Africa.