Paddock Trust

The Paddock Trust is an established, award-winning charity operating across the Kirklees district, including a significant presence in Huddersfield, with the core mission of helping people overcome hardship and lack of opportunity. Since its founding, the Trust has become a vital resource for the most disadvantaged residents, focusing on delivering practical solutions that pave the way toward greater financial independence. Its services are strategically designed to improve employment prospects, enhance general well-being, and boost essential life skills, ensuring a holistic approach to community support.

The Trust’s extensive range of programs centres heavily on empowering individuals through practical support and skill development. Key offerings include specialised employment support programmes and tailored advice and guidance services designed to improve participants’ labour market status. Furthermore, Paddock Trust actively champions digital inclusion initiatives, offering digital skills training and managing a laptop recycling scheme to bridge the technology gap. They also provide crucial support through English language training (ESOL) and well-being services, recognising the interconnectedness of skills, mental health, and successful social integration.

Crucially, Paddock Trust delivers much of its impactful work through one-to-one outreach provision by experienced advisors, making its services accessible in the most disadvantaged areas of Kirklees. The charity operates from various community settings, such as libraries, faith centres, and its own venue, the Paddock Village Hall in Huddersfield. By working closely with an extensive network of trusted local partners, the Trust ensures that its deep understanding of community challenges translates into effective, targeted projects that remove barriers and foster sustained personal progress.