Why Keighley?
Keighley is an urban area in the Bradford district selected for the Act Locally programme due to its high levels of deprivation and strong community and voluntary sector resources.
50%+
Families in low income households
6th
Most deprived ward in Bradford District (2019 IMD)
-7 yrs
Life expectancy vs. Wharfedale, Bradford’s most affluent area
8.2%
Of adults experienced hunger in 2021
Who's Involved?
Keighley also has a strong tradition of community organising, particularly in youth work. The convening partnership includes:
- Local Authority
- Bradford Children & Families Trust
- Keighley Schools Together
- VCS Organisations
- Public Health
- NHS Bodies
- Born in Bradford & Age of Wonder Research Teams
Together, we follow a collective impact approach — working collaboratively across sectors to drive meaningful, community-led change.
Food Insecurity, Poor Diet and Nutrition
The partnership began in September 2023 and identified this as the top priority, with a particular focus on oral health.
20%
Of families in Keighley face food insecurity
11%
Of adults report anxiety over food access
+6.5%
Obesity higher than national average
-6.4%
Healthy eating levels lower than UK average
Our Journey So Far
Delivery of the Bradford Opportunity Area programme
ActEarly Holme Wood Project
Place-based engagement in Keighley
Launch of the EALC initiative
12-point plan published to improve social mobility
Learning Symposium on food insecurity
Keighley awarded 'Highly Commended' at the Celebrate as One Awards
Convening partnership meetings focused on:
- Supervised tooth brushing
- Community dental services
- School absences due to dental reasons
- Healthy Start vouchers
- Keighley Food Survey
Documents and Resources
You can download key documents related to the Keighley Act Locally programme below: