Welcome to Community First Yorkshire

We are the ACRE Network member for North, South and West Yorkshire, providing advocacy for rural communities and parish councils. We also provide practical support to voluntary and community organisations, and social enterprises in North Yorkshire (except in York) through our networks, projects, training and services. Our aim is to help you achieve your goals and better support your communities.

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🌿 Village Green has officially launched!

A new project is set to help communities across North Yorkshire take practical, meaningful steps to respond to the climate crisis — starting with the things people care about most.

Read our latest Impact Report

We’re proud to share our 2024/5 Impact Report, celebrating the strength and spirit of Yorkshire’s VCSE sector. Together with hundreds of community groups, we’ve unlocked funding, built leadership, and turned challenges into opportunities – helping communities grow, connect and thrive.

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