Community Directory
Find clubs, community groups, schools, support services and local organisations in and around Crofton.
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Whether you want to meet people, try something new, find support or contact a local service, this is a good place to start.
Community & social groups
Meet people, get involved and keep in touch with village life.
Crofton Parish Council
Parish information, councillor details, meetings, local facilities, allotments and village updates.
Visit the Parish Council website →LIVE Crofton
A volunteer-led group bringing people together through events, activities and community projects.
Visit LIVE Crofton →Crofton Community Café
A friendly place to enjoy refreshments, conversation and company with other local people.
Find current details →Crofton Silver Band
Crofton’s local brass band, performing at concerts, services and community events.
Visit Crofton Silver Band →Crofton Art Group
A local group for people who enjoy painting, drawing and being creative together.
Find current details →Crofton Bell Ringers
The team who ring the bells at All Saints’ Church and welcome enquiries from potential new ringers.
Contact through Crofton Church →Crofton Darby & Joan
Social events, friendship and activities for older members of the Crofton community.
Find current details →Crofton Reader Group
A local reading group for people who enjoy books, conversation and sharing recommendations.
Find current details →Crofton Beacon
The community news magazine for Crofton and the surrounding area.
Find out more →Crofton Working Men’s Club
A local social club with entertainment, games, activities and space for community events.
Visit the club’s Facebook page →Children, young people & families
Local groups where children can play, learn, make friends and belong.
Toddlers on Toast
A volunteer-run baby and toddler group with play, toast, singing, dancing and stories.
Find current details →Crofton Rainbows
Girlguiding activities, friendship and badges for girls aged 4 to 7.
Find current details →40th Wakefield Brownies
Activities, badges, friendship and new experiences for girls aged 7 to 10.
Find current details →34th Wakefield Guides
Girlguiding adventures, skills and friendship for girls aged 10 to 14.
Find current details →Crofton Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
Scouting groups offering skills, adventure and friendship for boys and girls from age 6.
Find the right section →Crofton Music Trust
A local organisation helping children and young people take part in music.
Find current details →Crofton Youth Club
A local youth group for 10 to 14-year-olds to meet, socialise and join in with activities.
Find current details →Sport & physical activity
Teams, clubs and facilities for keeping active at every age.
Crofton Juniors AFC
A long-established junior football club based at The Sidings, with teams for local children and young people.
Visit the club website →Crofton Phoenix Cricket Club
A local cricket club using the village’s cricket facilities at The Sidings.
Find current details →Crofton Walking Cricket & Petanque Club
Social, lower-impact activities for people who want to keep moving and meet others.
Find current details →Nostell Miners Welfare FC
A community football club with teams for different ages, based at Crofton Community Centre.
Visit the club website →Nostell Miners Welfare Bowls Club
A local bowls club for people interested in playing socially or competitively.
Find current details →Crofton Community Centre
Indoor and outdoor sports facilities, including an all-weather floodlit pitch and community gym.
View centre details →Faith & practical support
Places and projects offering worship, friendship and practical help.
All Saints’ Church, Crofton
A welcoming Anglican church offering worship, family activities, community events and pastoral care.
Visit the church website →Crofton Food Bank
Local practical help for people who are struggling to afford food and essential groceries.
View food support information →Crofton Uniform Bank
Good-quality donated school uniform is cleaned, repaired and passed on to local families who need it.
Find uniform support →Pop-up Greengrocer
A Crofton Signpost community project offering affordable fresh fruit and vegetables at pop-up events.
View community projects →Constable and Pinders Charity
A local charitable organisation listed among Crofton’s community support groups.
Find more information →Schools
Direct links to Crofton’s local infant, primary and secondary schools.
Crofton Infants’ School
Local infant education for children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.
Visit the school website →Crofton Junior School
Local junior education for children in Years 3 to 6.
Visit the school website →Shay Lane Primary School
A local primary school serving children and families in Crofton.
Visit the school website →Crofton Academy
Crofton’s local secondary school for young people aged 11 to 16.
Visit the academy website →Useful local services & places
Health, information, meeting spaces and public services serving Crofton.
Crofton Community Library
A community-run library at Crofton Parish Centre, 95a High Street.
View library details →Crofton Community Centre
A meeting place and activity venue with indoor and outdoor sports facilities on Middle Lane.
New Crofton, Middle Lane, WF4 1LD
View contact details →Crofton & Sharlston Medical Practice
Local GP, nursing and primary care services for registered patients.
Visit the practice website →Crofton Dental Practice
A dental surgery located on High Street in Crofton.
Check NHS dental information →Lo’s Pharmacy
Crofton’s local pharmacy for prescriptions, medicines and health advice.
Visit the pharmacy website →Community Anchor
Non-medical support at Crofton Community Centre for concerns such as loneliness, low mood or anxiety.
Find out more →Wakefield Council
Council services including bins, housing, benefits, council tax, social care and local reporting.
Visit Wakefield Council →West Yorkshire Police
Report non-emergency crime or antisocial behaviour online or by calling 101. In an emergency, call 999.
Visit West Yorkshire Police →No exact match found
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