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Investing For Tomorrow have been long-term supporters of Overgate Hospice – who provide expert care, support, advice and information for patients and their loved ones in Calderdale who have a terminal illness or a long term condition that cannot be cured.

The Hospice’s Midnight Walk sees thousands of walkers take on a 10-mile nighttime challenge for the hospice, which this year starts at Investing For Tomorrow’s base of operations, the iconic Dean Clough Mill, Halifax. As well as being proud to sponsor the event’s mid-point checkpoint, last year the Investing For Team raised a total of £1,260 by taking part in the challenge themselves.

This year, we’d like to beat that amount!

Can you sponsor the team to raise money for a much-needed local cause?

An extended team of Toby, Naomi, Callum, Lesley-Ann and Hal will be taking on the 10-mile nighttime walk on Saturday 12th September 2026. If you are able to sponsor us taking part in the challenge – helping to raise some much-needed money for a very worthwhile local cause – we would be very grateful:

Sponsor the team here

Supporting our local sporting heroes

We are proud to announce that Investing For Tomorrow are the main sponsors for the Jacob Fairbank testimonial dinner on Saturday 11th July 2026 at Cedar Court Ainley Top.

We don’t just invest in tomorrow, we also invest in our local community – and we’ve always seen supporting our local sporting teams as part of that.

The already sold-out dinner is part of  Jacob’s 12 month testimonial by the Rugby Football League for the 2026 season. The 35 year old is entering his 16th season in the professional game, with well over 300 appearances under his belt – including 278 to date for hometown club Halifax. And now the long-serving forward has had his efforts recognised by the governing body with the award of a testimonial year.

Jacob signed his permanent contract at The Shay midway through the 2015 season and never looked back. Over a decade on, he has a Wembley winners medal of his own from the 2023 1895 Cup Final triumph, and has become a popular figure both on the terraces and with his teammates.

A great night is being planned with a 3 course dinner, Q&A, Raffle & Auction and more – all hosted by local event host Pete Emmett.

You can follow Jacob’s testimonial year through the dedicated Facebook page here.

Investing For Tomorrow were thrilled to be headline sponsors for the Overgate Hospice annual Sporting Dinner. 350 guests attended for an unforgettable evening which raised an incredible £131,835 to support the vital care that Overgate Hospice provides to patients, families and carers across Calderdale.

Guests were entertained by local sporting hero Kevin Sinfield, who played rugby league for Leeds Rhinos and the England national team.

Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the annual Sporting Dinner has raised more than £689,000 to date for the hospice, and we’re proud to continue to support such a great event.

Gallery from the evening

Investing For Tomorrow has a long history of investing in our local community, from supporting our local blood transportation service to backing the local rugby league team. We also have a long-running partnership with our local hospice to help them raise funds for this critical local service.

Overgate Hospice provides expert care, support, advice and information for patients and their loved ones in Calderdale who have a terminal illness or a long term condition that cannot be cured.

We have supported many of their fundraising initiatives and this year our team decided not just to sponsor Overgate’s 10-mile Midnight Walk, but Toby, Naomi, Callum and their partners decided to take on the challenge themselves. Thank you to many of our clients who sponsored the team, raising a total of £1,260 for this very worthwhile local cause.

Overgate Hospice provides expert care, support, advice and information for patients and their loved ones in Calderdale who have a terminal illness or a long term condition that cannot be cured.

Their Midnight Walk sees thousands of walkers take on a 10-mile night time challenge for the hospice, starting and ending at the iconic Piece Hall, Halifax and we’re proud to sponsor their mid-point checkpoint as well as the Investing For Team taking part in the iconic event!

Would you sponsor us?

If you are able to sponsor us taking part in the walk – to help raise some money for a very worthwhile local cause – we would be very grateful:

Sponsor us here

Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes has unveiled a new car to transport urgent blood and pathology samples, medication and donated breast milk around the region – jointly purchased by Investing For Tomorrow.

We have been long-term supporters of this much-needed local charity which has 25 volunteer Blood Bike Riders in West Yorkshire, including our Chairman Laurence Turner, who has been a volunteer rider for several years.

Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes travel thousands of miles annually across the region making urgent deliveries during the night and at weekends. This is done at no charge or cost to the NHS. The new Dacia car will be used in adverse weather conditions or when larger consignments require urgent delivery.

Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes car donation

Our Managing Director Toby Turner said “It’s a remarkable service run entirely by volunteers and is a huge benefit to the local hospitals and hospice patients. We’re thrilled that the car we have jointly purchased will support their work in the community for years to come.”

Matthew Butterfield from Whiteknights West Yorkshire added: “We really appreciate the level of support we have received from Investing For Tomorrow including having previously received sponsorship for a Blood Bike motorcycle. We are not funded in any way by the NHS, which is a common misconception. So its excellent to receive recognition and support from a local Halifax business.”

At the unveiling it was announced the car is to be named in remembrance of a former Whiteknights West Yorkshire volunteer rider, Maurice Greenwood.

After 10 years, 232 appearances and 103 tries, the Panthers’ Halifax born winger James Saltonstall has been rewarded with a testimonial year by the Rugby Football League. Known affectionately as ‘Salty’, James’ tireless determination and effort has made him a firm favourite with both fans and players alike.

We don’t just invest in tomorrow, we invest in our local community too. Which is why we are proud shirt sponsors of James’ testimonial match at the Shay – which was originally scheduled for January but had to be postponed due to a snow-covered stadium. 

We have been long supporters and partners of the Halifax Panthers and the work they do to support our local community, which is why we also sponsor the team’s Learning and Physical Disability Team.

A number of other events have also been organised where fans and former colleagues can come together, celebrate, reminisce, and raise funds in appreciation of James’ long tenure at the club.

Keep an eye on the Halifax Panther’s website and socials to learn when you can buy tickets for the rescheduled match.

Investing For Tomorrow continue to support important initiatives in our community

The Learning and Physical Disability Team is a newly-formed team from Halifax Panthers and Investing For Tomorrow are proud to be sponsors of the new initiative.

The team aims to provide all those in the Panthers community who have learning or physical disabilities the chance to be part of a professional rugby league side. The team provides the players with new opportunities and friendships whilst playing the sport they love, which strongly aligns with all our values at Investing For Tomorrow.

During each session, players can develop their fundamental rugby league skills whilst enjoying physical exercise. It is also a fantastic opportunity for the participants and their carers to socialise and make new friends.

Head coach Craig Serbert-Smith has a long history with mixed ability rugby league and is positive the teams will be a force to be reckoned with in disability rugby league.

Learn how to get involved with the team (either as a coach or player) on the Halifax Panthers Foundation website here.

 

Investing For Tomorrow was proud to sponsor Overgate Hospice’s recent sporting dinner fundraiser with footballing and broadcasting legend Harry Redknapp.

And it was truly a night to remember! From start to finish, the energy in the room was electric and the event raised an incredible £128,590 – a record-breaking total that marks the most that Overgate Hospice ever raised at a single event.

Overgate Hospice provides expert care and support for people in Calderdale who have a terminal illness or a long term condition that cannot be cured. Every day they need to raise thousands of pounds to keep the hospice running, and we’re proud that Investing For Tomorrow have a long history of supporting Overgate’s much-needed work.

You can see more images from the night on Overgate’s Facebook page here. 

Photos by Danny Thompson Commercial Photography.

The Overgate Hospice Annual Charity Ball is one of the most prestigious events on the Overgate calendar and one of their biggest fund-raisers. As such Investing For Tomorrow were proud to be sponsors for the evening.

In 1981 Overgate Hospice was established for the people of Calderdale providing specialist care. It costs approximately £8,500 a day to run Overgate and £3.3 million a year. Sadly, only 18% of this is funded by the Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group, with the rest coming from traditional fundraising activities by the general public.

Thanks to the incredible kindness of the guests, the event raised an astounding £70,000! This remarkable achievement will go directly towards funding a much-needed overnight relatives’ room as part of Overgate’s Big Build Appeal. The relatives’ room will offer a comforting space where loved ones can stay close to their family members during the most difficult times.

Support Overgate Hospice here