Turning Point Talking Therapies is the free talking therapies service for those 16+ across the entire Wakefield District.

Turning Point is known within community more so for the substance use services at Inspiring Recovery and Inspiring Futures, however Talking Therapies has been around since 2009 (formerly known as Right Steps) providing common mental health support in the form of therapy.

Talking therapies are psychological treatments for mental and emotional problems like stress, anxiety and depression. There are lots of different types of talking therapy, but they all involve working with a trained therapist. This may be one-to-one, in a group, online, over the phone or with your partner (couples therapy).

For one-to-one therapy or groups, Talking Therapies services can be accessed via a self-referral via the website https://talking.turning-point.co.uk/support or over the phone 01924 234 860.

Talking Therapies also deliver regular live workshops that anyone in the district can sign up to, take a look at some of the upcoming topics https://talking.turning-point.co.uk/workshops . Additionally, Talking Therapies have produced three on demand workshops that can also be viewed by anyone https://talking.turning-point.co.uk/events .

If you would like to book a therapist to deliver a workshop for an event or team meeting, please contact us on [email protected] or 01924 234 860.

Employment Support is a recent exciting addition to the Talking Therapies offer, available to clients with a treatment plan agreed.

For more information visit the website https://talking.turning-point.co.uk/support and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TurningPointTalkingTherapies/  and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wakefieldtalkingtherapies?igsh=MW51c2FvYzBsdTNjcg==

Joe Nicholson

SPC act as a guide through the labyrinth of the vehicle procurement process. Minimising the stress of this for clients that are restricted on time.

We source, an extensive range of vehicles for purchase or contract hire for either business or personal use. Check out our awesome Trustpilot reviews.

An exciting new division of SPC is Selectric… a range of select, high quality, electric vehicles available on business or personal contract hire.

As an independent finance broker, we can put competitive funding in place too for any vehicle, even if you have found your own car or are looking to restructure finance on a car you already own.

Commercial asset finance is also available, including lorries, plant or machinery.

Adrian Hogarth

Featherstone Rovers has been established as a Rugby League Club since 1921 the club has a wealth of history and has been well known for being the small Mining Town in Yorkshire that produces some fine Rugby League players. Later nicknamed the colliers the majority of the Featherstone outfit worked for the National Coal Board.

The Featherstone District had long been a fertile breeding ground of fine Rugby Footballers. ‘Forwards as hard as the coal they hewed’ ‘Featherstone may well be the smallest community in the country to maintain a professional football team.’

 The club has gone on to enjoy many a success including 3 Challenge Cup wins, the club currently plays in the Betfred Championship League and finished League Leaders in 2023.

The club is situated in the heart of the community and Featherstone Rovers Foundation the official Charity of the Rovers run some fantastic community engagement programmes to help the local community lead happier, more fulfilled and active lifestyles The use the power of sport and the Rovers brand to help tackle local issues in Featherstone and the wider Wakefield District.

Amy Hardman – Head of Featherstone Rovers Foundation said ‘It is fantastic for both club and Foundation to be a partner of WAW, since joining it has enabled us to become more connected with organisations within the District, which is supporting our programmes and outreach. We have also hosted some of the monthly meets here at the Millennium Stadium – which are always fantastic events. We look forward to the year ahead and what exciting collaborations this will bring. UTR’

Bluestone is an FCA accredited, award-winning, independent broker based in Wakefield with over 27 years’ experience providing UK businesses with finance solutions to help them grow.

 

Taking pride in their ethical and consultative approach, Bluestone make things simple, move quickly, offer exceptional value, and enable funding to happen where others can’t.

 

With access to one of the largest funding panels in the UK, Bluestone support businesses in finding the best solution for their circumstances, including:

 

• Finance for a wide range of assets across multiple sectors.
• Cashflow finance solutions (including loans for VAT, Tax & Invoice Finance)
• Revolving Credit Facilities.
• Vehicle Finance.

The Bluestone Portal

 

In addition to having a team of dedicated account managers on hand to support, Bluestone has an online end-to-end finance platform, The Bluestone Portal, that allows you to:

 

• Access quick and affordable finance quotes.
• Submit applications online both for your own business, and your customers.
• Track your application progress from a personalised dashboard.
• E-Sign documents.
• Get quick (& in some cases instant) finance decisions.
• Go from a quote to payout in as little as 20-minutes.

Contact Bluestone: [email protected] | www.bluestone.app | 0330 135 8660

Joshua Atkinson

“Jigsaw Business Support offers comprehensive virtual assistance tailored for businesses, streamlining administrative tasks, efficient business management, handling VAT quarterly returns and bookkeeping. By seamlessly integrating into clients’ operations, Jigsaw serves as the missing piece to their organisational puzzle, providing expert support and enabling businesses to focus on their core objectives while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency in all financial and administrative aspects.”

Kerry Longley

Caitlin Longley

Castleford Academy Trust, established in 2013, comprises of two secondary academies: Castleford Academy and Crofton Academy; and three primary academies: Park Junior Academy, Glasshoughton Infant Academy and Three Lane Ends Academy. Each academy is based within the Wakefield district.

 Castleford Academy Trust is committed to “working together to achieve excellence for all”, and, in our pursuit of excellence, we work hard to ensure that no child is left behind. The Trust puts pupils at the heart of everything we do. In our commitment to excellence, we place ourselves at the forefront of educational developments, creating an environment that is innovative, a positive climate for learning and attainment, and fully supports pupil’s social and emotional developments.

 Castleford Academy Trust is committed to working together to provide the best outcomes for children within the community. We aim to raise pupil expectations and aspirations through teaching and learning, effective leadership and the sharing of outstanding practice.

Adam Fletcher  James Clare

 

Please join us to congratulate Mint HR, our latest membership upgrade on renewal.

 

Mint HR offers a bespoke level of Human Resources support to small businesses.

The team are experts at helping companies be compliant and deal with the challenges of managing employees. They take the time to fully understand your needs before producing easy to digest, no-nonsense solutions that are right for your business.

Mint HR can be either fully integrated with your business or simply be on hand to act as a sounding board or provide ad hoc support for any steps of an employee’s life cycle.

With Mint HR, there’s no lengthy contracts or retainers. Instead, offering unique HR Support Packages of hours. These packages have no expiry date, meaning every second of your package is dedicated to supporting you and your business at the times you need it most.

Director, Tracy Carpenter, said: “Team Mint are so proud to be supporting the wonderful We Are Wakefield. It’s networking with a pulse and so much more than just 60 second pitches. It’s a group of great local businesses who want every other Wakefield business to also thrive and succeed.

Silcoates School is a 3-18 co-educational independent school in the village of Wrenthorpe, on the outskirts of Wakefield. Set in 60 acres of picturesque grounds with state-of-the art facilities, Silcoates is a vibrant community where confidence, leadership skills, and academic excellence are nurtured, recognised and celebrated.

 At Silcoates, innovative teaching thrives, setting the stage for pupils to reach heights they never imagined. With an unwavering commitment to each pupil’s progress, Silcoates ensures that there are no limits to what they can achieve. From the first steps of exploration to the mastery of their art, pupils are empowered to seize every opportunity they are given. At Silcoates, every pupil is valued, heard, and supported as an individual.

In Episode 11, we are joined by Ali Carruthers-Illingwoth, Co-Founder of Purple Pebble People Ltd and Sarah Henry Founder of Sarah Henry Safeguarding Ltd.

Navigating Loss: A Journey of Resilience and Transformation 

In this poignant episode, we delve into the profound impact of personal tragedy—the loss of a child. Our guests share how this heart-wrenching experience has shaped their identities, influenced their life paths, and even steered their career trajectory.

Key Themes:

• Grief’s Ripple Effect: We explore how grief reverberates through our lives, affecting relationships, perspectives, and daily choices.
• From Pain to Purpose: Discover how our guests have harnessed their pain to empower others. Through coaching and leadership, they offer solace, understanding, and unwavering strength.

Tissues at the ready—this conversation is raw, real, and ultimately uplifting. Join us as we honor resilience, vulnerability, and the human spirit.

In Episode 10, we are joined by Claire Tolley, Founder of Cridling Ltd and Lauren Richardson, Trade Mark Attorney for HGF Ltd.

We discuss how a kombucha health drink business was born through personal need and how and why we should protect our businesses and brands.
   

Claire and Lauren candidly share their non-traditional journeys and how they’ve navigated significant family obstacles to achieve remarkable results.

Claire and Lauren share their top tips for 24.