Get support from Community First Yorkshire

Our experienced team provides advice, guidance and training for trustees, employees and management committees.

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We help voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) groups to grow and thrive. Our experienced team provides advice, guidance and training for trustees, employees and management committees. We are here to strengthen organisations across North Yorkshire, ensuring they have the skills and confidence to deliver effective services and make a lasting difference.

For a quick introduction to our work, hear from senior development officer, Nicky Ruddick, in this short video.

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We can help you:

  • Become ‘funding ready’, find suitable funds to apply for and write a strong application
  • Understand governance structure, registration and compliance
  • Engage with your community and deliver effective services
  • Improve your business planning and financial management
  • Develop your policies and good safeguarding practices
  • Strengthen your social media and marketing activities
  • Recruit and manage new volunteers, including attracting new trustees
  • Train your team to help strengthen your board, secure funding, be confident in your safeguarding practices and promote your cause. Bespoke training can be arranged on request.
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Support in North Yorkshire

We offer a wealth of support and advice to voluntary or community organisations and social enterprises in North Yorkshire.

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Rural support

Supporting rural communities across North, South and West Yorkshire with advice, guidance and advocacy.

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Health & wellbeing

Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership: opportunities to work with North Yorkshire VCSE organisations

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DBS checks

A fast, secure and reliable DBS checking service to help organisations make safer recruitment decisions

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Funding support

We can help you get the funding you need to create a better financial future for your organisation.

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Community buildings & village halls

Supporting our community buildings to remain welcoming, sustainable and fit for local use.

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