Northorpe News

For many of us, Christmas brings warmth, comfort, and the sense of belonging that comes from being surrounded by people who care. But for young people leaving the care system, Christmas can be one of the hardest times of the year. Across the UK, over 50,000 care leavers step into adulthood without the safety net most young people rely on. For them, turning 16 can feel like falling off a cliff — the support they once depended on suddenly disappears. Housing is often unstable,

For most of us, Christmas is a time of warmth, connection, and belonging — a chance to come home, to be surrounded by family, laughter, and love. But for too many young people leaving the care system, Christmas looks and feels very different. Dipika Kaushal, Chief Executive Officer, explains what we're doing to support them this year. Each year, across Kirklees and beyond, there is a group of young people who step into adulthood without the safety net that many of us take for

The festive season is all about coming together, sharing smiles, and making memories—but for some young people, it can feel a bit lonely. That’s why, here at Northorpe, we’re launching our Christmas 2025 campaign to bring a little extra magic to the holidays. This year, our campaign has two main elements: the Festive Fayre and the Holiday Hampers appeal—each designed to celebrate, support, and most importantly, let young people feel in Kirklees and West Yorkshire know they're

As Northorpe Hall launches its new Me + My Normal  report, Rosa Forrest, Parent Support and Neurodevelopmental Lead, shares the story behind the project — how it was created with parents and young people, what it’s achieved so far, and why embracing our own version of “normal” matters more than ever. Rosa Forrest (pictured centre), with Dipika Kaushal (Chief Executive Officer - Left) and Grainne McMahon (Research and Evaluation Consultant - Right) When I look back at Me + My