4 March – Deadline to Complete IVAR’s 2026 Funding Experience Survey

Feb 26, 2026 | Community news, Grants & Funding, News

IVAR, home of the Open and Trusting community of 170+ funders, is running its biggest survey to understand what it’s really like to apply for, receive and manage grants today.   If you work or volunteer in a UK-based charity, community organisation or social...

York and North Yorkshire Youth Commission welcomes new members

Feb 18, 2026 | News

On Saturday 7 February, the York and North Yorkshire Youth Commission held their first in person meeting of the year at The Priory Street Centre, in York. The Youth Commission enables a diverse group of young people aged 10-25 years, from across the region, to inform,...

Action needed to make York’s healthcare fair for trans, non-binary and intersex people

Feb 3, 2026 | Community news, News

Healthwatch York, Generate, York LGBT Forum, York Disability Rights Forum and others have just published a report showing the reality of local healthcare for trans, non-binary and intersex people.     The report builds on national research and feedback from 90 local...

Cardiovascular Health Insight Report: Voices from communities experiencing health inequalities in Humber and North Yorkshire

Jan 27, 2026 | Community news, News

A new Cardiovascular Health Insight Report has been published, bringing together extensive insight from Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) partners across Humber and North Yorkshire.   The report captures the experiences of communities facing some of...

Fully funded Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills – introduction to essential counselling skills

Jan 19, 2026 | Community news, News

Enterprise Made Simple are running a FREE course in counselling skills.  If you are you looking to develop your listening and communication skills or take the first step towards a career in counselling? This fully funded Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills could...