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 […]
Recognising that the lack of genuinely affordable homes in the countryside is one of the biggest problems facing rural communities, Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) has responded to the government on plans to revise planning policy and speed up development to drive economic growth. Although the organisation broadly welcomed the proposals, they highlighted […]
Today’s announcement by Telecoms Minister, Chris Bryant, that more than 4,500 rural homes and businesses across Yorkshire are now able to access superfast broadband services has been welcomed by Jane Colthup, Chief Executive of Community First Yorkshire. The improved services are being introduced thanks to local investment of £60m – part of the government’s £5 […]
In response to the recent riots being experienced across parts of England, Community First Yorkshire Chief Executive, Jane Colthup, has issued the following statement: Community First Yorkshire stands with our colleagues in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in abhorring the recent riots in our towns and communities. We endorse the sentiments and advice […]
A new funding opportunity for community buildings in rural areas of York has been announced by City of York Council. The Community Buildings Fund will fund capital improvements that support decarbonisation and digital connectivity, as well as making general improvements and refurbishments. Funded via the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), there is a total of […]
As part of our work to highlight the contributions of people whose work involves or supports volunteers, we met up with Gail Squires, who has been a volunteer with Ripon Library Action Group (RLAG) since its formation in 2017 – and is now also one of the Group’s trustees. We asked her about her love […]
With our popular Digital Inclusion Programme now open for new funding applications, project manager Michael Fletcher asks why digital hubs are so important to make sure no-one in the community is left behind. He writes: Today, it feels like more and more of what we need to do is moving online. Have you ever thought […]