A CHILDREN’S charity based in Huddersfield has changed its name, to show its commitment to supporting Yorkshire.
The National Children’s Centre based at Brian Jackson House in Huddersfield is now to be known as the Yorkshire Children’s Centre.
The organisation will keep National Children’s Centre as its legal name, however Yorkshire Children’s Centre is the new brand name.
The well-loved charity was set up in 1975 by Brian Jackson, a sociologist who cared passionately about the care, support and protection of children.
The centre has had its work adopted across the country and is involved in a number of services which support children, young people and families.
These include the Healthy Start project, which helps new mums with vitamins, a contact centre for when parents are separating but both want to keep in touch with their children, and a mediation service to find amicable ways forward.
Simon Cale, chief executive, said: “We wanted to change the name because people know us as a local charity that works primarily for the people of Yorkshire.
“It’s a great new brand that underlines our commitment to helping local children, young people and families”.
