Fresh Futures

Ever wondered what to do with leftover cooking oil? Staff at the Brian Jackson College pondered this exact thought - which turned into a sustainable initiative 🌱 College staff have been donating their used cooking oil to a local eco-hero who turns it into biodiesel to fuel his car 🚗 So far, they've donated more than 80 litres! Let us know in the comments if you have any tips for practicing sustainability! #sustainability #biodiesel #eco #brianjacksoncollege #freshfutures #sustainableinitiative #sdgs #sdg13 #huddersfield #kirklees

⭐ Meet The Team! ⭐ Michael Winder, the car mechanics teacher at Brian Jackson College, with a love for anything that rumbles, roars, or just generally makes a racket, is an unstoppable force of nature. His ADHD, dyslexia, and colour blindness only seem to turbocharge his enthusiasm. If it has an engine, Michael wants to take it apart and put it back together—sometimes better, sometimes... different. Back in 2012, while juggling college classes to gain extra qualifications, he was practically kidnapped by his own teacher and told, "You know more about this stuff than anyone here—how about teaching the class?" The fact that Michael once mistook the red wire for green didn’t faze him; he just rewired the whole thing using sheer willpower and a gallon of coffee. Teaching came naturally to him, partly because he could explain a combustion engine using metaphors involving toasters, and partly because nobody could resist his chaotic enthusiasm. His classroom is a high-octane mix of jokes, hands-on projects, and the occasional misplaced socket wrench. Michael’s ADHD means every lesson feels like an adventure—one minute you’re learning about engine timing, and the next you’re knee-deep in a conversation about how tanks are just really big cars with better paint jobs (which he insists, despite his colour blindness). Dyslexia? No problem. When the textbook gets confusing, he just throws it aside and says, “Let’s make our own manual!” His students love him for it, and while they sometimes leave class with a slightly perplexed look, they’re also equipped with the knowledge to fix just about anything, from a broken down motorcycle to a malfunctioning coffee machine. Michael doesn’t let a few wiring mix-ups or jumbled letters slow him down; he’s too busy chasing his next exciting project—probably trying to fit a jet engine onto a go-kart, with a cup of coffee in hand, of course. Thank you Michael, for all you do at Brian Jackson College! #Teacher #Thankyou #Kirklees #AlternateProvision #FreshFutures #BrianJacksonCollege

Katie and Lucy from Fresh Future's Income & Engagement team had the pleasure of attending the Kirklees Top 100 Companies event yesterday at The John Smith's Stadium . It was a great event, full of valuable insights and conversations with leading businesses in the region. Congratulations to UK Greetings on their 1st place award! We’re incredibly proud that Fresh Futures is highlighted in this year’s Kirklees Top 100 Companies brochure, following our fantastic Summer Networking event! Here's to building stronger connections and celebrating the regions incredible companies. 🚀 #KirkleesTop100 #FreshFutures #Networking Kirklees Top 100 #Kirklees

We're thrilled to announce that our Employability Programme is back and will be running all week from the 11th - 15th of November! Our specialised programme offers support to anyone living in Kirklees, aged 18-26, who's not currently working or studying. If this sounds like you, why not get involved? Our goal is to boost your confidence and equip you with essential skills for finding a job. You'll also benefit from a 10-day work placement and up to 6 months of personalised support. The programme is completely free, so what are you waiting for? If you know someone who could benefit from our help, contact us at elevate@freshfutures.org.uk Or register your interest here: https://buff.ly/3MfRQB0 #employability #freshfutures #elevate #huddersfield #kirklees #westyorkshire

FREE STAY & PLAY SESSIONS IN HUDDERSFIELD ⭐ Every Tuesday (Term Time) 10:30 - 1200. Open to Parents & Carers of any age with children aged 0 - 5 years. ⭐ Every Thursday (Term Time) 10:30 - 1200. Open to Parents & Carers aged 16-26 years old with children aged 0 - 5 years. Fresh Futures will provide a healthy snack for all children and refreshments for Parents & Carers. ⭐ Please text 07849398709 to book your place! We look forward to seeing you there.. #StayandPlay #FreeStayandPlay #Huddersfield #Kirklees #FreshFutures

Volunteer Appreciation! ✨ A huge well done and thank you to Liyan, who has contributed her time and expertise to help us better understand and analyse our data. Swipe to find out more about Liyan and her experience volunteering 👉 If you have a skill you'd like to share with us, get in contact at volunteer@freshfutures.org.uk or give us a call at 01484415465. #volunteering #volunteer #freshfutures #huddersfield #kirklees #charity #fundraising

⭐ 100k Running Challenge! ⭐ Please join us in congratulating Lynne, Ryan, and Daisy for completing an incredible challenge of running 100k EACH throughout September! The team have been raising money to support our projects and services across the charity. If you would like to donate, it's not too late! Visit our Linktree in the bio to access the JustGiving page, any and all funds are hugely appreciated. Well done Lynne, Ryan, and Daisy - from everyone at Fresh Futures! Are you looking to take on a similar challenge? Email our team at fundraising@freshfutures.org.uk #challenge #fundraising #100k #running #charity #FreshFutures #Kirklees #Huddersfield #Justgiving

NETWORKING EVENTS! Is your business based in Kirklees? Are you looking for new networking opportunities within your local area? Fresh Futures is hosting two networking events. Scan the QR codes and find out how Fresh Futures can support you and your colleagues. #Networkingevents #Kirklees #Networking #Charity #Huddersfield #Batley #Businesses #Batleybusiness #Huddersfieldbusinesses

Some lovely feedback we received after completing a recent project that allowed us to support families and individuals across Kirklees with living costs over the summer. We hope to be able to offer this support again - keep an eye on our social media and we'll update when we know more! #freshfutures #charity #kirklees #huddersfield #batley #dewsbury #community #communitywork #fundraising

NETWORKING EVENTS! Is your business based in Kirklees? Are you looking for new networking opportunities within your local area? Fresh Futures is hosting two networking events. Scan the QR codes and find out how Fresh Futures can support you and your colleagues. #Networkingevents #Kirklees #Networking #Charity #Huddersfield #Batley #Businesses #Batleybusiness #Huddersfieldbusinesses