Brighouse Charity Jigsaw Festival raised more than £16,000 for good causes
Brighouse Charity Jigsaw Festival raised more than £16,000 for good causes over the August bank holiday weekend.
More than 775 people visited the festival at St Martin’s Church which saw 500 puzzles on display at any time and as one puzzle was sold it was swiftly replaced by another.
There were more than 1,950 jigsaws to view and purchase with the pre-owned puzzles having been checked for completeness by volunteers from the community.
As well as the large selection of puzzles on display there was also a tombola, Golden Jigsaw Competition and raffle aiming to raise money for charity.
Over the weekend visitors purchased 1,335 jigsaws and £16,803 was raised for good causes.
Since the first festival was held in 2012 over £193,000 has been raised and donated to local charities.
Alan Sparks, lead organiser, said: “Amongst the direct beneficiaries of the 2026 Festival will be local charities Calderdale Lighthouse, The Turning Point Counselling Service, Together for Looked-After Children, Building Bridges Food Hub, Focus4Hope and St Martin’s Mission to Children.
“The festival is organised by St. Martin's church members with significant help from the local community through the checking and donation of jigsaws, publicity, home baking and volunteering at the event.
“Organisers are grateful to Gibsons Games, Wentworth Wooden Puzzles and Clifton Lighting Ltd. for their sponsorship.”
The unsold jigsaws from the festival are available to purchase at jigsaws.brighouse.org.uk with free local delivery for five or more jigsaws.
More jigsaws will be added soon and the online shop will be open throughout the winter.