Welcome

Providing support for local families, refugees and asylum seekers. 

The Good Shepherd Centre is a charitable organisation that aims to empower, engage and educate economically and socially disadvantaged people in Keighley and surrounding areas in order that they may be better able to participate fully in society. 

The charity also supports families and individuals from Central and Eastern Europe (mainly Polish, Slovakian and Romanian, several of whom are Roma), refugees, and immigrants from other parts of the world (Africa, India, and the Middle East) also make use of our services.

The Centre promotes equality and diversity and organise activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds.

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Latest TGSC calendar Events

Craft Group11Nov2024

9:00 am - 11:00 am @ The Good Shepherd Centre

Come along to our friendly craft group. No experience necessary, come and have a go!

DWP/ Job Centre help session12Nov2024

8:30 am - 2:00 pm @ The Good Shepherd Centre

Come along and get help and support. Booking is required for this service. Please email info@thegoodshepherdcentre.org.uk if you would like to book.

Certificate in supporting teaching & learning (classroom assistant) Level 213Nov2024

8:30 am - 2:00 pm @ The Good Shepherd Centre

Level 2 qualification in supporting teaching and learning in schools. This is the perfect course if you would like to become a teaching support assistant in schools. Course run by Craven College. Enrolment essential, please see our home page for more information. College term time only

English Class for Beginners13Nov2024

8:30 am - 10:15 am @ The Good Shepherd Centre

Individual or small group lessons with volunteer tutors Contact lynda@thegoodshepherdcentre.org.uk for more information Term time only

Wellbeing 1 Support Group13Nov2024

10:30 am - 12:00 pm @ The Good Shepherd Centre

This group is for new users. No booking required, just turn up! Contact lynda@thegoodshepherdcentre.org.uk for more information Term time only

Calendars page(s): TGSC calendar >>

Dates for our Lunch Club

Wellbeing Support Group

Do you get fed up of writing out and posting Christmas cards? Why not send E-Cards this year and make a donation to charity in lieu of what you would have spent on the cards and postage? The Good Shepherd Centre have registered with dontsendmeacard.com and every donation made using our dedicated page, will help us to continue delivering our services to the community.

Follow this link to get started The Good Shepherd E-Cards

You do not need to register for an account with them (although you can if you want to) Donations can be made by card or PayPal and we receive the full amount of your donation. 

Christmas is around the corner! Send some festive cheer to friends and family with our charity e-cards. They're easier than cards and help the planet too

Volunteers Wanted!

We are always looking for more amazing volunteers to help out at the centre and in our shop. Have a look at our vacancies & volunteering page for our current available roles.

Watch our promo video here

Job Vacancies

Our recent vacancies are now closed. 

Further vacancies will be posted here.

 

Latest News

  • 04.11.24 AWD Modality Partnership Event
    Join us on the 14th November Airedale Shopping Centre for the launch of Baby Week Bradford 2025. With Elsa and everyone’s favourite Blue Dog attending it’s a great chance to find out about all the fantastic help & advice available in our area.
  • 03.11.24 Our craft group makes
    Our craft group have created some lovely items which will be for sale at The Young Ambassadors Victorian Christmas Market in December. Bradford Council Keighley Town Council
  • 03.11.24 Young Ambassadors Open Evening
    Our Young Ambassadors invite you to our open evening
  • 25.10.24 Stay & Play
    Come and “Stay & play” with us this morning 9:30- 11:30. Please use the top entrance into the hall. A minimum donation of just £1 is appreciated for snacks and drinks provided. We’d love to meet you - see you soon !
  • 24.10.24 Lunch Club
    On Tuesday 22nd October, our lunch club volunteers cooked up a delicious sausage casserole served with cheesy mashed potatoes, carrots and peas. With apple pie and cream to follow. Pupils from Our Lady of Victories and Merlin Top served lunch & drinks.
  • 23.10.24 Wellbeing Group
    Our Wellbeing group had the chance to play these ukeleles and a tongue drum. We have really enjoyed focussing on music and musical instruments. Thank you to everyone who attended. Our next series of classes will start in November. Watch this space !
  • 16.10.24 Young Ambassadors
    Could you be a Young Leader? Join us for our first meeting
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Young Ambassadors Charity Walk

Support The Good Shepherd Centre Young Ambassadors

As Young Ambassadors at The Good Shepherd Centre we are taking on an incredible challenge! We will be walking, running, or cycling from Leeds to Keighley along the Canal Road to raise funds for vital initiatives that empower young people in our community.

The money raised will help cover the cost of various training programs designed to upskill our youth. This includes courses in leadership, communication, and digital skills, which will boost their confidence and prepare them for future opportunities. Additionally, the funds will support educational trips and provide essential equipment, enabling young leaders to connect with diverse communities and effectively engage with other organisations. Your support will help us to make a real difference, fostering inclusivity and encouraging active participation from all corners of our community. Every donation, big or small, brings us closer to our goal and helps create a brighter future for our youth. Please donate and share this page to support our Young Ambassadors in our mission to create positive change!

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