1970s community building gets a 21st century upgrade Built in 1971, Sessay Village Hall was in dire need of refurbishment and with help from our development officer, the hall is now a dream come true, offering better disabled access, new toilets, solar panels, improved heating and insulation plus a new sprung floor. What was the […]
Harrogate Homeless Project now set to expand its activities Harrogate Homeless Project, a charity that provides homeless people with a safe place to stay and support with the move to independent living, wanted to grow its volunteer programme in line with an expanding and evolving role in the town. Our development officer was on hand […]
The impact of funding to safeguard the future of community spaces in York’s outer wards was highlighted at a celebration held last Friday (28 March) in Bishopthorpe. In partnership with Community First Yorkshire, City of York Council has supported 11 venues through the Community Buildings Fund, worth a total £133,059. The programme has also benefited […]
Healthy ageing in North Yorkshire will be the main focus of the county’s next Age Friendly Network meeting in York on Thursday 3 April. This time around, Network members will have the chance to find out more about the latest annual report from North Yorkshire’s Director of Public Health entitled: ‘Live, Age, Engage: healthy ageing […]
Studley Royal Cricket Club is bowled over with success Studley Royal Cricket Club, near Ripon, has been working with our development officer to secure essential funding and embark on an ambitious project to modernise its premises, increase inclusivity, and broaden its community impact. What was the challenge? While the club boasts a rich history, it […]
Volunteers managing England’s 10,000+ rural community halls are being provided with guidance to help them commission the right type of building survey. The resource was instigated by ACTion with Communities in Cumbria who, when working with halls across rural Cumbria, found there was variable knowledge amongst funders, surveyors and village hall committees about what was […]
Humber and North Yorkshire Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Collaborative is working in partnership with the University of York to record, understand and evidence who is part of the VCSE sector workforce across our region. The VCSE sector is a crucial part of Humber and North Yorkshire’s health and social care workforce, providing many […]
We are passionate about helping our local communities thrive – are you? If so, an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Board of Trustees could be just what you’ve been looking for. At a time of real opportunity for our sector, we would love to hear from anyone who feels they could bring new skills, […]
The autumn budget announced on Wednesday (30 October), is set to raise £40 billion through tax increases that will work towards rebuilding public services. £600 million in new funding for social care will help support the communities we serve, along with the rise on the weekly earnings limit on Carer’s Allowance. However, there was no […]
Our development officer, Vicki, spend a lovely autumnal day volunteering at North Yorkshire Moors Railway, the only Arts Council funded museum that is also an operational railway. She worked with the lineside crew of volunteers who help to maintain the 13 miles of grassland and vegetation which runs alongside the track. The day was spent […]