Jan 13, 2025 | Community news, News
The recently published Community Life Survey 2023-24 by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport highlights our region as having the highest rates of formal volunteering in the country at 21%, surpassing the England average of 16% and the Yorkshire and the Humber...
Jan 10, 2025 | Community news, News
The Winter edition of the magazine introduces Healthwatch York’s proposed work for next year, focusing on gender healthcare. Much of the feedback Healthwatch York is currently receiving relates to healthcare that is specific to female health, male health, and...
Jan 1, 2025 | Community news, News
We are delighted to share the news that our Chief Executive, Alison Semmence has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her contribution to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. The King’s New Year Honours List recognises the...
Dec 6, 2024 | Community news, Grants & Funding, News, York CVS Grant News
Ten inspiring projects across York have been awarded a total of £57,585 in funding to tackle health inequalities in local communities. The funding, provided by contributions from City of York Council Public Health through the COVID recovery grant (issued in 2022 to...
Dec 5, 2024 | Community news, News
On 28 November, we welcomed members, guests, staff and volunteers to our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM). This first part of our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) started with the formal business section where we asked our Full Members in attendance to vote on the...