Working with us
If you’re not sure who to contact for advice and support at Community First Yorkshire, take a look at our teams.
The VCSE Support team works with community groups and charities across North Yorkshire providing advice and support on anything from funding to finance, volunteering to governance.
We also arrange bespoke training and connect you with peer support networks to to help your organisation or group to thrive.
Andy Ryland
Development Officer
Our VCSE Support team is the first point of contact for the VCSE sector and provides efficient administration to Community First Yorkshire, supporting organisations to achieve their aims. As well as handing initial enquiries, this includes our DBS service, events and project support.
Andy Shield
Development Officer
Our VCSE Support team is the first point of contact for the VCSE sector and provides efficient administration to Community First Yorkshire, supporting organisations to achieve their aims. As well as handing initial enquiries, this includes our DBS service, events and project support.
Carole Roberts
Head of VCSE Support
Our VCSE Support team is the first point of contact for the VCSE sector and provides efficient administration to Community First Yorkshire, supporting organisations to achieve their aims. As well as handing initial enquiries, this includes our DBS service, events and project support.
Claire Smith
Community Support Assistant
Our VCSE Support team is the first point of contact for the VCSE sector and provides efficient administration to Community First Yorkshire, supporting organisations to achieve their aims. As well as handing initial enquiries, this includes our DBS service, events and project support.
Emma Brown
Support Officer
Our VCSE Support team is the first point of contact for the VCSE sector and provides efficient administration to Community First Yorkshire, supporting organisations to achieve their aims. As well as handing initial enquiries, this includes our DBS service, events and project support.
Hilary Ashton
Development Officer
Our VCSE Support team is the first point of contact for the VCSE sector and provides efficient administration to Community First Yorkshire, supporting organisations to achieve their aims. As well as handing initial enquiries, this includes our DBS service, events and project support.
Jeanette Lilley
Senior Support Officer
Our VCSE Support team is the first point of contact for the VCSE sector and provides efficient administration to Community First Yorkshire, supporting organisations to achieve their aims. As well as handing initial enquiries, this includes our DBS service, events and project support.
Lara Wilcox
Support Officer
Our VCSE Support team is the first point of contact for the VCSE sector and provides efficient administration to Community First Yorkshire, supporting organisations to achieve their aims. As well as handing initial enquiries, this includes our DBS service, events and project support.
Mike Hickman
Leadership Development and Training Manager
Contact Mike for: Leadership Development and Training programmes.
Nicky Ruddick
Development Officer
Our VCSE Support team is the first point of contact for the VCSE sector and provides efficient administration to Community First Yorkshire, supporting organisations to achieve their aims. As well as handing initial enquiries, this includes our DBS service, events and project support.
Silvia de Sousa
Healthy Outcomes Delivery Lead
Contact Silvia for: any information about the Health Outcomes project.
Su Morgan
Development Officer
Our VCSE Support team is the first point of contact for the VCSE sector and provides efficient administration to Community First Yorkshire, supporting organisations to achieve their aims. As well as handing initial enquiries, this includes our DBS service, events and project support.
Vicki Sharp
Development Officer
Our VCSE Support team is the first point of contact for the VCSE sector and provides efficient administration to Community First Yorkshire, supporting organisations to achieve their aims. As well as handing initial enquiries, this includes our DBS service, events and project support.
Our Employment Advice Service (EAS) with qualified HR professionals has a long-established reputation.
We can help you with advice on recruitment, disciplinary procedures and much more. To find out more about our support and pricing click here. To contact the service, click on the profile below.
Jane Hudson
HR Advisor
Contact Jane for: all aspects of employment guidance and advice, from employment documentation to employment law and problem solving.
At the heart of our organisation is our Finance team, dedicated to our financial stability and ensuring our organisation runs smoothly and efficiently in compliance with financial regulations.
The team can help you with any enquiries you may have about invoicing and payments to and from Community First Yorkshire.
Sue Bancroft
Head of Finance
Contact Sue for: all things finance for Community First Yorkshire.
Jeanette Lilley
Finance Assistant
Contact Jeanette for: enquiries about invoicing and payments to and from Community First Yorkshire.
The health collaboration team makes important connections between health and the VCSE sector.
Chris Weeks
Health Development Officer
Contact Chris for: information on building strong partnerships between voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations and the NHS, Local Authority and Public Health teams.
Dena Dalton
Head of Health Collaboration
Contact Dena for: information on building equitable and impactful partnerships between voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations and the NHS, Local Authority and Public Health teams.
Marion Tweed-Rycroft
Craven Health Connector Coordinator
Contact Marion for: information on making connections between health and VCSE organisations in Craven.
Silvia de Sousa
Healthy Outcomes Delivery Lead
Contact Silvia for: any information about the Health Outcomes project.
The marketing and communications team manages our website, social media, newsletters and much more.
Cat Giggal
Information Officer
Contact Cat for: information to be included in our weekly enewsletter, Community First Yorkshire News and for funds for our monthly Funding Bulletin.
Jo Fox
Marketing & Communications Manager
Contact Jo for: media enquiries, publicity, website, communications and marketing.
Rachael Gillbanks
Marketing & Communications Officer
Contact Rachael for: marketing information about the website, enews, social media and all aspects of marketing with Community First Yorkshire.
The projects team run a variety of projects including Asset Based Community Development, Mens’ Sheds, Digital Inclusion and the Age Friendly Network.
Contact the team to find out more.
Helen Hunter
Age Friendly Network Coordinator
Contact Helen for: advice about the Age Friendly Network – how to join and work towards an age friendly community in North Yorkshire.
Michael Fletcher
Digital Project Lead
Contact Michael for: all queries about our Digital Inclusion Programme.
Sarah Hart
Rothwell Assets Based Community Development Officer / Nidderdale Community Led Housing Officer
Contact Sarah for: any information about the Rothwell Assets Based Community Development project and our Nidderdale Community Led Housing project.
Victoria Russell
Projects Manager
Contact Victoria for: information and collaborative working on the wide range of projects delivered at Community First Yorkshire.
The senior management team are responsible for the running of the organisation.
Carole Roberts
Head of VCSE Support
Our VCSE Support team is the first point of contact for the VCSE sector and provides efficient administration to Community First Yorkshire, supporting organisations to achieve their aims. As well as handing initial enquiries, this includes our DBS service, events and project support.
Deb Carey
Chief Executive Support Officer
Contact Deb for: getting in touch with our Chief Executive. Deb acts as a liaison for key communications with our Chief Executive and stakeholders and partners.
Dena Dalton
Head of Health Collaboration
Contact Dena for: information on building equitable and impactful partnerships between voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations and the NHS, Local Authority and Public Health teams.
Jane Colthup
Chief Executive
Contact Jane for: anything you think she needs to be aware of in her role as Chief Executive of the organisation.
Jo Fox
Marketing & Communications Manager
Contact Jo for: media enquiries, publicity, website, communications and marketing.
Mike Hickman
Leadership Development and Training Manager
Contact Mike for: Leadership Development and Training programmes.
Sue Bancroft
Head of Finance
Contact Sue for: all things finance for Community First Yorkshire.
Victoria Russell
Projects Manager
Contact Victoria for: information and collaborative working on the wide range of projects delivered at Community First Yorkshire.
