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Collage of diverse people’s portraits on colourful squares with “FIND OUT MORE” text, and a blue speech bubble saying “LEADERSHIP MENTORING PROGRAMME.” Community First Yorkshire logo is at the bottom right.

Mentoring can help you grow in your role and make a bigger impact

July 30, 2026/by Rachael
A white van is parked on a tree-lined street. In the background, an adult and a child walk together. Text reads, Mileage Reimbursement survey results unveiled. Community First Yorkshire, supporting the VCSE sector.

VCSE Mileage Reimbursement Survey Highlights

July 24, 2026/by Cat
A young woman with long hair in a white dress smiles outside a brick building, where hanging flowers decorate the entrance. A large red YouTube play button logo is on the left side of the image, capturing the lively spirit of a community event such as the Community Climate Conference.

Community Climate Conference brings more than 100 people together for action

July 15, 2026/by Matt
A woman and four children sit in a circle on grass in a North Yorkshire forest, smiling and talking together. The children wear rucksacks, hats, and casual clothes, basking in the warm sunlight filtering through the trees at one of the BSIL Affiliated Sites.

Best Start in Life affiliated sites

July 9, 2026/by Cat
A smiling young woman in a denim shirt stands beside large blue text reading Volunteer Leader of the Year, celebrating her recognition with the prestigious Volunteer Award. Smaller text highlights Heritage Volunteering Group and Sponsored by TeamKinetic.

Volunteer Leader of the Year Award

July 8, 2026/by Cat
Exhibition room with banners, posters, and quilts about rivers and citizen science. A tank with water and rocks sits by two wooden chairs. Colourful bunting hangs above, and displays cover the Life journey of a river.

Rivers4Life

July 7, 2026/by Cat
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A young woman with long hair in a white dress smiles outside a brick building, where hanging flowers decorate the entrance. A large red YouTube play button logo is on the left side of the image, capturing the lively spirit of a community event such as the Community Climate Conference.

Community Climate Conference brings more than 100 people together for action

July 15, 2026/by Matt
David Skaith at the Ripon Cathedral Rural Housing Conference

Our day at Ripon Cathedral’s Rural Housing Conference

June 16, 2026/by Rachael
A young person wearing a Ripon Youth Council hoodie smiles at the camera in a formal room, sharing their inspiring journey. A Volunteer VLOG sign with colourful blocks is displayed in the top left corner.

Making a difference while still at school – Zoe’s volunteering journey

June 1, 2026/by Rachael
A collage of people networking, socialising, and attending an event, with the Create26: A Brighter Future Together logo in the centre. Attendees are smiling, talking, and engaging in group activities that inspire leadership and collaboration.

Create 26 celebrates a day of leadership, collaboration and fresh thinking

May 28, 2026/by Matt
A woman wearing glasses and a green shirt speaks at a lectern with a microphone, delivering an inspiring morning address. A large red YouTube play button icon appears to the right of her, marking the halfway point of the Create 26 event.

Create 26 reaches halfway point after an inspiring morning

May 21, 2026/by Matt
A woman shares her ideas with energy as she speaks at a lectern to a seated audience in a conference room; a large red YouTube play button icon is overlaid on the right side of the image.

Create 26 gets underway with energy, ideas and connection

May 21, 2026/by Matt
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A smiling woman in glasses holds a sign about befriending, standing beside an inspiring quotation about helping others and launching a career as a Volunteer Co-ordinator. The quotation is attributed to Tracey Armstrong and set on a blue background.

The reward of helping others: Tracey’s journey as a Volunteer Coordinator

July 6, 2026/by Matt
Two people sit at a workplace table, reviewing documents together. One points at a paper with a pen whilst the other looks on thoughtfully. A laptop, notebook, coffee mug, and bookshelves are in the background.

Neurodivergence in the workplace

June 25, 2026/by Cat
An older woman with fair hair and a warm smile sits in front of a dark blue background. The text reads: “Ageism. Notice it. Challenge it!”—with a quotation by Marilyn Anthony, Age Without Limits blog, on older residents as leaders and changemakers.

No limits in Filey: celebrating the power of age-friendly communities

June 9, 2026/by Rachael
A young person wearing a Ripon Youth Council hoodie smiles at the camera in a formal room, sharing their inspiring journey. A Volunteer VLOG sign with colourful blocks is displayed in the top left corner.

Making a difference while still at school – Zoe’s volunteering journey

June 1, 2026/by Rachael
Promotional graphic for Volunteers’ Week featuring Stephen Biggs with the caption Just the Job. Includes a photo of Stephen outdoors, star illustrations, and the hashtag #VolunteersWeek—celebrating giving time and sharing skills through volunteering.

Volunteering: giving time, sharing skills and changing lives

June 1, 2026/by Matt
Smiling older woman with curly hair stands in front of a blue background. Next to her is a quotation from Maggie Pickard about volunteering, highlighting its sense of purpose and the joy of building friendships.

Meet Maggie: finding friendship, purpose and creativity through volunteering

April 21, 2026/by Rachael
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Latest podcasts

Episode 14: Utopia isn’t the end… it’s the beginning

Episode 13: Fur-lined Ruts and the Freedom to Fail

Episode 12: The Curious Case of the Umbrella in the Boardroom

Episode 11: Mind over Manager

Episode 10: The Secret Sauce of Servant Leadership

Episode 9: Snakes on a plane

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