HALE (Health Action Local Engagement) is a healthy living project working across Shipley, Frizinghall, Bingley, Baildon, Wharfedale, Windhill and Wrose areas. HALE was set up in 2003 and became an independent charity in 2008. Although we have grown and developed over the years, our overall aim remains the same: to improve and sustain the health and wellbeing of local people and communities.

We work with people of all ages and backgrounds. We pride ourselves on having a skilled team of community health workers who understand that to make a difference to people’s health and wellbeing, local people themselves need to be involved in developing projects right from the start.

The work of the team is overseen by a group of Trustees comprising local residents, health professionals and representatives from other organisations in the area. As well as working with local people, we often work in partnership with community groups, schools, GP practices, Bradford Council and other organisations.

The HALE team is based in central Shipley but all our work takes place out and about across the area.

Health & Wellbeing Grant Scheme

HALE, in partnership with CNet, are running a Health & Wellbeing grants scheme for healthy living activities in the Shipley area.  Grants are available from £250 to £1000 to new or existing volunteer led groups who need funds to help them carry out health based activities.  For more information, or for an application form see our 'Downloads' page, or contact Katy at the HALE office.

What's happening in your area?

We have produced 3 directories listing activities and services available to people of all ages within the Shipley Constituency. These are split down into 3 areas: Shipley, Windhill & Wrose, Bingley (which includes Bingley Rural), and Baildon, Menston & Burley in Wharfedale.  You can see the directories on the 'Downloads' section of this website, or contact the HALE office and we'll happily send you a copy.

Our Funders

Bradford and Airedale NHS



Big Lottery



Social Services



Bradford Council



BANCA – GP Alliance