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.
Robyn Rhule-Samuel
Community Data Officer
Contact Robyn for: how we strengthen data collection, reporting and impact measurement across North Yorkshire’s VCSE sector. Robyn helps organisations to capture and share their impact through data and stories, promote the Impact Together Hub, and champions inclusive, collaborative, and evidence-based approaches.
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.
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.
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
Impact Communications Manager
Contact Jo for: media enquiries, publicity, website, communications and marketing.
Matt Trumble
Impact Communications Officer
Contact Matt for: marketing information about the website, enews, social media and all aspects of marketing with Community First Yorkshire. Matt is also the communications lead for our Village Green project.
Rachael Gillbanks
Impact 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 the Age Friendly Network, Asset Based Community Development in Rothwell, Digital Inclusion, Men’s Sheds, Rural Housing and Village Green.
Contact the team to find out more.
Charles Forman
Village Green Project Manager
Charles leads the Village Green programme, coordinating delivery across the partnership and ensuring the project meets its goals of inspiring and supporting communities to take climate action. He oversees the team, manages budgets and reporting, and works closely with partners and stakeholders to drive collaboration, monitor progress, and create lasting impact across North Yorkshire.
Michael Fletcher
Digital Project Lead
Contact Michael for: all queries about our Digital Inclusion Programme.
Patrick Hoyle
Climate Action Officer
Patrick works directly with communities to design and deliver activities that make climate action accessible and practical. He supports local groups with projects ranging from energy efficiency and sustainable travel to environmental restoration, helping people take small steps that lead to meaningful change.
Ria Hughes
Climate Action Officer
Ria works directly with communities to design and deliver activities that make climate action accessible and practical. She supports local groups with projects ranging from energy efficiency and sustainable travel to environmental restoration, helping people take small steps that lead to meaningful change.
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
Impact 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.
