The Outback is a unique community kitchen and garden based in the heart of the Park Ward community.
The Outback Community Kitchen and Garden runs on organic and sustainable principles and the thriving garden is packed full of herbs, fruit and veg. The one hectare site is located next door to the Jubilee Family Hub and is open to the public. There are lots of interesting areas to explore and learn more about the natural environment, whilst the straw bale kitchen provides a perfect space for the local community to gather and cook food.
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The Outback is open to the public to explore on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s between 10am and 1pm, we open our doors to The Outback. During these times, people are welcome to come along for a walk around or to see what’s growing.
Volunteer your time and skills to help our garden grow.
At The Outback we offer volunteering opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. It’s a chance to get involved in this fantastic community greenspace, as well as meet other local people. Volunteering opportunities include:
Did you know you could hire the Outback?
Our straw bale kitchen, along with our community garden, is available for local schools, nurseries, community groups and businesses to visit or hire. It makes an excellent setting for meetings, events, regular groups or even a picnic in the garden. The kitchen is fully equipped and can comfortably seat up to 24 people.
Find out about our hire opportunities and how to book.
We have a number of opportunities for you to support our greenspace and help our crops and community grow.
The Outback Community Kitchen and Garden receives limited funding from third parties, which supports our onsite gardener and manager. All our activities and projects are only possible thanks to the incredible generosity of our volunteers, who help to run our kitchen and garden.
Any support makes a huge difference to us and helps us continue to grow fresh organic produce, run FREE events and build our community. From one off, small-scale donations to yearly packages, we have something to meet most budgets – we appreciate your generosity and ongoing support.
Find out about our opportunities packages and how to contribute.
Each week we run a range of activities, groups and classes so you have the opportunity to get to where you want to be. Use the filter below to find the activity that suits you.
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We know that sometimes the opportunities you’re looking for can’t be easily unlocked, which is why we work with you to understand your aspirations and challenges, so together we can find a solution. Because of this we have lots of other services and we work with a number of local groups, organisations and other charities that form a support network.
At most of the places we are based you can speak to someone or get information on services that support you with:
Find out what’s happening at Halifax Opportunities Trust, in our teams and about the people we work with
Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre, Hanson Ln, Halifax, HX1 5PG
Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Halifax Opportunities Trust is company limited by guarantee and registered in England, number 4089288. Our registered charity number is 1086183. Our VAT number is 890540516.
