Entries by Jo Fox

Residents urged to check they are registered to vote

Residents across North Yorkshire are being reminded to check they are registered to vote at their address so that everyone who has the right to take part in upcoming elections can have their say on decisions that affect them. Like all UK local authorities, every year North Yorkshire Council’s elections team is required by law […]

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Support grant opportunity to provide VCSE infrastructure support across North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) and Humber and North Yorkshire NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking a supplier, or a consortium of suppliers, through a competitive grant process, to deliver capacity building (infrastructure) and support to North Yorkshire’s Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. The grant recipient would provide support which includes the provision […]

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How can affordable housing help you?

Living in rural North Yorkshire is an aspiration for many, but the reality often falls short due to the lack of available affordable homes. Many people who grew up in rural areas are likely to want to remain in their home village, especially if their family and close friends are there too. We’re working with […]

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No rural community left behind

Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) is urging politicians of all persuasions not to forget the needs and circumstances of people living and working in the countryside in the run up to the general election. The charity claims that for too long, governments have overlooked the challenges that rural residents face, including diminishing public […]

Funding support: help with applying for large funding grants

Help with applying for a large National Lottery grant has secured a large grant to help people with sight and hearing loss. Understanding inclusivity and knowledge about applying for large National Lottery grants meant that our development officer could help secure funding for a vital community support project. What was the challenge? Coastline Sight and […]

Financial advice: sharing knowledge and skills

Joining our Community Finance Network has boosted confidence around discussing accounts and what financial questions to ask Tapping into our Community Finance Network has given trustees at Art Therapy Yorkshire greater confidence with their bookkeeping. What was the challenge? Art Therapy Yorkshire has specific room requirements for their therapy work and was finding that their […]

Funding support: Kirkby Malham Hall wins funding for archive

Parish Hall Secures £30k to Restore Community Archive Help with securing funding means that Kirkby Malham Parish hall are able to finish the refurbishment of their community building, saving a vital local asset and providing a home for an historical archive about the area. What was the challenge? The management committee was finding it hard […]

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Equity and Inclusion in Volunteering

In her blog for Volunteers’ Week, Hetty Nanor, Community Volunteering Project Officer at Hambleton Community Action, encourages us all to listen to our volunteers and ensure that we are supporting their individual needs. It is interesting to realise how various voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are passionate about sourcing funding to promote equity […]