West Yorkshire Community Pub Celebrates Donating 195 Easter Eggs to Local Foodbank

It’s easy to think of a pub as just a place to grab a drink, but sometimes it’s so much more. It can be the real engine room of a local area, a place where people come together to make brilliant things happen. And that’s exactly what’s been going on in Cleckheaton, where a local pub has shown just how powerful community spirit can be. The Old House at Home, a popular community pub, is celebrating an absolutely cracking achievement after a huge fundraising effort resulted in a massive donation of 195 Easter eggs to the Cleckheaton Foodbank. This wasn’t just a simple collection; it was a testament to the generosity of an entire community rallying to support those in need.

A mountain of chocolate arrives at the foodbank

Just imagine the scene. This week, on April 9, 2026, pub Operator Elisha Barlow arrived at the Cleckheaton Foodbank with a car practically overflowing with chocolate. A whopping 195 Easter eggs, all ready to bring a bit of joy to local families. The staff at the foodbank were over the moon, expressing their heartfelt thanks for such a thoughtful donation. It’s a simple gesture, a chocolate egg, but it’s one that can put huge smiles on the faces of kids and adults alike, especially for families who are finding things a bit tough at the moment. This incredible donation ensures that many people who rely on the support of the foodbank get to enjoy a proper Easter treat. It’s all about creating smiles and showing people that their community cares, and this delivery did exactly that. The Old House at Home really pulled out all the stops to make this happen.

How a whole community chipped in

An achievement like this doesn't happen overnight or with just one person's effort. This was a true community success story. For the last few months, the Old House at Home pub has been a collection point. Locals from all over Cleckheaton and the wider Kirklees community have been popping in, dropping off Easter eggs one by one, slowly building up the fantastic total. The generosity shown by everyone was just incredible. Many people in the area understand the vital work the foodbank does and were keen to offer their support for such a great cause. But the donations of eggs were just one part of the story.

The pub also ran a series of regular charity events as part of its fundraising drive. These events are part of a much bigger picture called the ‘Make it a Million’ campaign, run by Craft Union, the group the pub belongs to. The idea is simple: all the Craft Union pubs across the country work together with the massive goal of raising £1 million for charity over 12 months. This local Easter egg drive is a perfect example of that national effort in action. It shows how a local pub, with the backing of its community, can make a significant contribution. The amazing fundraising by the pub and its regulars was key to this wonderful donation.

The passion behind the project

Every great community project needs a champion, and for this one, it was the pub’s Operator, Elisha Barlow. For Elisha, this was more than just a charity collection; it was something she was incredibly passionate about. Her inspiration came from a genuine desire to support her local community in any way she could. The idea of making sure local kids didn't miss out on an Easter egg was what drove the whole campaign forward. It's this personal commitment that turns a good idea into a brilliant one.

Elisha explained her motivation:

“To see the community come together to support such an important cause is a heartwarming and prime example of what makes our community so brilliant. The guests here at the Old House at Home are always keen to support the local community and get behind any ideas I have. We do something similar at Christmas with toy and selection box donations. My aim is simple - to put a smile on people’s faces who need to use the food bank by providing some Easter cheer. I want to help bring a bit of joy to people who might be going through a tough time.”

This highlights that the spirit of giving is alive and well all year round at this fantastic pub.

What's next for the old house at home?

This amazing Easter egg donation isn't the end of the story. The Old House at Home, located on Albion Street, plans to build on this success with even more fundraising efforts. The team is already thinking about future charity events designed to bring the community together and continue their fantastic support for local causes.