Contact Crofton Signpost
Ask us about local support, tell us about an event or community group, share some news, or find out how to get involved.
Choose what you need Email usSend Crofton Signpost an email
Give us a little information about what you need and we will reply as soon as we can or try to point you towards the right local service.
croftonsignpost@gmail.com Start an emailWhat would you like to contact us about?
Choose an option below to start an email with the right subject line. The prompts show you the information that will help us respond.
I need help or information
Tell us what sort of help you are looking for. You do not need to know the name of the service you need.
- A brief description of the problem
- The type of support you are hoping to find
- Whether the help is for an adult, child or family
Add or update a listing
Community group and local service listings are free. You can also tell us when an existing entry needs correcting.
- The group or service name
- What it does and who it is for
- Meeting details, costs and accessibility information
- The best public contact link or email address
Tell us about an event
Send us events in Crofton or nearby activities that will be useful or affordable for Crofton residents.
- Event name, date and time
- Venue and full address
- Cost and who the event is for
- Booking or organiser contact details
- A poster or photograph, if you have one
Share something with Crofton
Tell us about community news, an appeal, a new project or an opportunity for local people to volunteer.
- A clear summary of the news or opportunity
- Any important dates or deadlines
- A public contact person or link
- An image we have permission to share, if relevant
Before you send your message
A few details will help us understand what you need.
Use a clear subject line
For example: “Uniform help”, “Community event” or “Directory update”.
Include the important dates
If something is time-sensitive, put the date or deadline near the top.
Tell us how to reply
Make sure your reply email address is correct and add a name we can use.
Only share what is needed
Do not email passwords, bank details, full medical records or copies of identity documents.
What happens next?
We will read your message and respond as soon as we can. Where your enquiry is better handled by another organisation, we will try to give you the most useful contact or webpage.
Crofton Signpost provides local information and signposting. We cannot guarantee that another organisation will be able to provide a service, appointment, place or financial assistance.
Email Crofton SignpostFrequently asked questions
A few quick answers about contacting and submitting information to Crofton Signpost.
Does it cost anything to add a community listing?
No. Listings for suitable community groups, services and organisations are free.
Can you help if I do not know which service I need?
Yes. Briefly explain the problem and we will try to point you towards an appropriate local or Wakefield-wide service.
Can I submit an event outside Crofton?
Yes, if it is nearby and likely to be useful to Crofton residents. We particularly welcome free and low-cost activities.
Will everything submitted be published?
No. Information must be relevant, suitable and useful to local residents. We may edit wording for clarity or ask for more details before publishing.
Is Crofton Signpost an emergency service?
No. Messages are not monitored as an emergency service. Please use the urgent contacts below when immediate help is needed.
Do you need urgent help?
Crofton Signpost is not an emergency or crisis service and the email inbox is not monitored continuously.
Immediate danger or serious emergency
Call 999 for the police, fire service or an ambulance.
Urgent medical advice
Call 111 or use NHS 111 online.
Not sure which option to choose?
Just send us a general message. Tell us what you are looking for in your own words and we will take it from there.
Send a general email