Focusing Minds CIC

09/10/2026

🚲 We missed Cycle to School Week. Yes, the irony of being called Focusing Minds hasn’t escaped us; clearly we weren't all that this week!

In our defence, there’s ALWAYS something happening with school…just ask our director Andy (more on that in the coming weeks!).

For parents, it's always where's my (insert uniform item here). PE kits. Reading books. Permission slips. Another app notification (dads, seriously come on now, get it downloaded!). A water bottle that’s apparently vanished into another dimension...or left on it's lonesome in the classroom bottle box!

And the classic: “I need something for school tomorrow.”
Announced at 8:47pm. Obviously.

Somewhere in all that, Cycle to School Week pedalled past us. But we’re catching up - slightly out of breath and with one trouser leg tucked into our sock.

If cycling to school is practical for your family, it can be a lovely way to build some movement, fresh air and time together into the day. You don’t need a special week to give it a go!

Choose a safe route, check the bikes, wear helmets and make sure children have the supervision and cycling skills they need. 💙

What’s the latest school-related thing you’ve remembered approximately three minutes too late? 👇😂

22/09/2026

🤝 Local organisations working together!

It was great to welcome Daryl from Wakey Wakey CC CIC to our Ossett support space today!

He and Andy chatted about the growing demand for mental health and wellbeing support, the challenges facing community-based non-profits, and the exciting progress and ambitions of both our organisations.

☕ Daryl even treated Andy to one of his spiced herbal tea recipes, sharing how to make it and talking through the ingredients and their wellbeing benefits!

As a CIC, supporting and collaborating with other local organisations is really important to us. We're excited to be exploring ways to work with Daryl from our Ossett space, bringing even more wellbeing opportunities to our community.

Watch this space! 👀💙

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22/09/2026

🤝 Local organisations working together!

It was great to welcome Daryl from Wakey Wakey CC CIC to our Ossett support space today!

He and Andy chatted about the growing demand for mental health and wellbeing support, the challenges facing community-based non-profits, and the exciting progress and ambitions of both our organisations.

☕ Daryl even treated Andy to one of his spiced herbal tea recipes, sharing how to make it and talking through the ingredients and their wellbeing benefits!

As a CIC, supporting and collaborating with other local organisations is really important to us. We're excited to be exploring ways to work with Daryl from our Ossett space, bringing even more wellbeing opportunities to our community.

Watch this space! 👀💙

21/09/2026

We'll start by saying the answer to this is becoming more questionable as the years go by! There's a riddle in itself.

What do you think of today's riddle? Pop your answer in the comments.

20/09/2026

Here at Focusing Minds, we have two main support spaces where we deliver our services: Ossett and Brighouse.

Both spaces are tastefully decorated and designed to encourage relaxation, a safe space where young people can openly discuss and work on any concerns or worries they may have.

If you know a young person who would benefit from support right now, why not reach out to see how we can help?

20/09/2026

Did you know, today is Wife Appreciation Day

Apparently gents in the audience, 20th September is Wife Appreciation Day… although let’s be honest, most husbands know of course that every day is Wife Appreciation Day.

Today though is the perfect opportunity to:

💐 Buy her flowers (preferably without the Yorkshire-accented 'how much!?' afterwards)

☕ Make her a cuppa...without being asked

🧹 Do some housework… and, perhaps more importantly, do it properly!

📱 Put your phone down and actually listen

🍫 Bring home her favourite chocolate or goodies

❤️ Tell her how amazing she is...and mean it!

And remember gentlemen… this post is basically a public service announcement and hopefully it'll help boost the local economies across Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield with all those goodies bought!

But in all seriousness, today is for the ladies. Happy Wife Appreciation Day!

19/09/2026

Good luck Councillor David Hunter who will be abseiling down Wakefield Cathedral spire shortly.

We're incredibly grateful that David will be donating sponsorship money raised to us here at Focusing!

It's not too late to sponsor David's endeavour. This marks the first time an individual outside of our organisation has undertaken an event to raise funds for us.

If you'd like to donate, click here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/david-hunter-443?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL

18/09/2026

Tomorrow is the day! We wish local councillor, David Hunter, the best of luck in his abseil fundraiser - of which we will be a grateful beneficiary of funds raise - at Wakefield Cathedral.

Personally, we think he's crazy but it's daring feats like these that help to raise funds! And, on that front, it's not too late to sponsor David's effort. Follow the link below to donate.

Iʼm raising money to support Focusing Minds CIC, Ossett. . Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

16/09/2026

🐶 It's a hard life 🐶

Being a dog and all. Poppy is spending some more time in our Ossett space today.

As much as she likes to keep a tight grip on proceedings, when asked to pull any weight, this is what she does!

At least she echoes the views of the young people who use this space. It's a calm and relaxing environment (though thankfully our young people don't fall asleep in their sessions!)

14/09/2026

We've had this one before so not only are we riddling, we're testing the memory too! Pop your answer in the comments - only half if you say which one without the why!