KACCL, Kirklees and Calderdale Charity Lunch, is an annual event, held to help raise funds for local charities and organisations who specialise in helping young people. Run by volunteers, mainly local companies, the event offers an afternoon of fun, food and fundraising, with live entertainment and auction with some fantastic items available to bid on.
“This year’s beneficiaries do some incredible work within our local community. We can’t wait to bring the local business community together again to raise money for the brilliant services these two organisations provide.” – Steve Crowther, Chair of the KACCL Committee.
This year’s beneficiaries are
Formally know as the Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust, Project Youth Cancer help young people feel supported through treatment and beyond. As a young cancer patient, or someone who has been through treatment, Project Youth Cancer offer a range of therapies and also fund research into cancers that specifically affect young people.
Fresh Futures is a local charity that supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people, and their families, within Kirklees and surrounding areas. They aim to ‘Improve lives and Inspire change’ and, through four interwoven strands of work – Education, Health & Wellbeing, Employability & Skills, and Relationships.
Don’t miss this year’s wonderful event, please find the details below and please get in touch to book your ticket now!
Date: 5th of December 2024
Location: Cedar Court Hotel, Ainley Top, Lindley Moor Rd, Huddersfield HD3 3RH
Time: 11:15am
Close of main event: 3:30pm
Dress code: Smart
MC: Pete Emmett
Charities: Fresh Futures and Project Youth Cancer
Capacity: Approx. 296
Entertainment: Orange Box Choir Performance
Afterparty drinks: Held in the basement at Bar VR (at the Cedar Court Hotel) with entertainment.
Tickets for the event are available, priced £60 per person, for tables of 10 to 12 people. There will be a drinks reception at 11.15am and a three-course lunch from 12.15pm. We will also host an after-party for those wanting to continue socialising.
For details on how to get involved in this year’s event or to purchase tickets, please contact [email protected]
Why attend KACCL?
By attending the annual KACCL event you are helping raise vital funds for local charities and organisations. This money is used to help young people within the Kirklees and Calderdale region and every donation makes such a huge difference to charity beneficiaries.
KACCL has raised over £165,000 for local charities since 2016!
I can’t attend but still want to help
We are looking for companies and individuals to donate items to our raffle and charity auction event. These items help us raise even more money on top of ticket sales and can really get the crowd going if we have a bidding war. In past years we’ve auctioned things such as:
- Entertainment such as Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour, theatre tickets, music events and more.
- Technology, gadgets and appliances – anything from high-end phones to vacuum cleaners.
- Pamper packages including spa days and full body massages.
- Sports events including football hospitality tickets, Rugby, British Super Bikes, Tour de Yorkshire, track days and more.