Entries by Rachael Gillbanks
Sessay Village Hall
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
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 […]
Funding delivers upgrades to 11 community buildings in York
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 […]
Spring meeting planned for Age Friendly Network members
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
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 […]