Advice on the right training for volunteers has boosted their skills and confidence, plus helped the museum to retain these valuable team members. Working with Community First Yorkshire helped the Museum of North Craven Life invest in it’s volunteers. What was the challenge? Front-of-house volunteers at the museum felt that they needed some specialist training […]
Our volunteer interview this month is with Ann Ferguson, Chief Officer at Ryedale Carers Support. We caught up with Ann to find out about the amazing work they offer, and to hear about her journey from Trustee to Chief Officer. Please introduce yourself. Hello! I’m Ann Ferguson and I started working at Ryedale Carers Support […]
A day to recognise our volunteer managers: 5 November. International Volunteer Managers Day (IVMDay) was created to celebrate and recognise volunteer managers for the incredible work they do in organising and supporting volunteers worldwide. This year is even more special as we celebrate its 25th year! Each year a new theme is chosen, and this […]
Our volunteer interview this month is with Claire Routh, a Citizens in Policing Liaison Officer for the Police Support Volunteers at North Yorkshire Police. We chatted with Claire to see what her role entails and spoke about her advice for anyone thinking of becoming a volunteer coordinator or manager. Please introduce yourself. My name is […]
Join us as we celebrate World Mental Health Day 2024. Today we’re supporting the Mental Health Foundation to celebrate World Mental Health Day. Created by the World Federation for Mental Health, this year’s theme focuses on workplace mental health, emphasising the importance of prioritising mental health and wellbeing at work, benefiting individuals, organisations, and communities […]
Assistance with funding applications has given Pickering Town CIC the confidence to secure a successful bid. Understanding the ins and outs of successful funding bids, our development officer was able to support Pickering Town CIC in its funding process to help the group become a leading advocate for the town of Pickering. What was the […]
Reaching out for support has allowed Nature Nurture Connection to become a Community Interest Company and learn new ways of gaining funding. Tapping into our support has helped Nature Nurture Connection to continue their dedicated work in providing access to nature to many families across Whitby. What was the challenge? Referred to Community First Yorkshire, […]
With our help, the team at Neurodiverse Community were able to develop a new business plan. With a thorough understanding of successful organisational structures, our development officer helped develop a new business plan to create a clearer business picture for Neurodiverse Community. What was the challenge? Struggling to navigate an increasingly high workload, the team […]
By introducing Utility Aid to Kelfield Village Institute, the community group made significant energy savings, helping them to provide vital social activities within their community. An introduction to Utility Aid cut Kelfield Village Institute’s village hall energy bills by £600. This saving will ensure their crafting groups, coffee mornings and pop-up pubs can continue to […]
Support with organisational development helped Inspire Youth Yorkshire to become a registered charity and secure their building base. Working closely with Inspire Youth Yorkshire, our development officer helped the organisation expand their inspiring offering to young people. What was the challenge? Inspire Youth Yorkshire is a group that has grown impressively quickly over the last […]