Support for community groups and organisations
Support with organisational development helped Inspire Youth Yorkshire to become a registered charity and secure their building base.
Working closely with Inspire Youth Yorkshire, our development officer helped the organisation expand their inspiring offering to young people.
What was the challenge?
Inspire Youth Yorkshire is a group that has grown impressively quickly over the last few years. Realising that they had reached the point where they needed to become a registered charity, they initially asked Community First Yorkshire for help with their application.
Once registered, the team turned their focus towards finding a new base for the group, and asked Community First Yorkshire to support with the asset transfer.
How did Community First Yorkshire help?
Our development officer acted as an invaluable sounding board and source of much-needed information and advice. The development officer helped boost staff confidence to take on the project, advised on the necessary processes and challenges associated with taking on a building, and assisted with the evaluation of possible risks.
As a result, Inspire Youth Yorkshire is able to continue their vital work with approximately 300 young people per week. Taking over their current building has not only provided the charity with a permanent base, it has also enabled the young people to easily drop in to share good news or to seek further support.
"I often use the saying: 'it takes a village to raise a child'. It feels like Community First Yorkshire is part of the village! Everybody I have dealt with has been nothing but supportive. I highly recommend anyone to contact them for support."Inspire Youth Yorkshire
What does the future look like?
Inspire Youth Yorkshire is looking to expand their offering to young people, broaden their activities and offer a wider community space. All of this helps to address the needs and issues facing young people in Knaresborough and the surrounding areas.
About the organisation
Inspire Youth Yorkshire is an independent charity offering youth support services for people aged 8-18 across Harrogate and District, York and surrounding areas.
How we can help you
As a registered charity, we understand your needs. Our local advisers work across North Yorkshire and will come to you to ensure you get access to the best quality advice and guidance including funding advice, helping you set up as a community organisation, governance and trustees, finance support, marketing advice, and exploring ways to further develop your organisation.
If you know a community group, charity or social enterprise that needs some support to be even more successful, contact one of our friendly advisors on 01904 704177 or communitysupport@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk
Community Support North Yorkshire is funded by North Yorkshire Council and NHS North Yorkshire.
Do you need help with:
- securing income for your organisation or project?
- turning your ideas of becoming a new community organisation into a reality?
- benefitting from greater security as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)?
- thinking about reviewing your organisation and planning ahead?
- understanding trustee’s legal roles and responsibilities?
- benefitting from a financial health check?
Our advisers can help. Call us today 01904 704177 or email communitysupport@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk