Mayor’s Skills Innovation Fund – new funding available

Dec 11, 2025 | Active Grants & Funding, Community news, News

Mayor David Skaith has announced a new funding opportunity for the region’s independent training providers. A total of £200,900 is available, with the aim of funding projects which will bring benefits to learners, employers and training providers. Investment is from...

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Community Fund – Closing date: 29 January 2026

Dec 11, 2025 | Active Grants & Funding, Grants & Funding

York & North Yorkshire Community Fund doubled as part of Mayoral investment  £400,000 has been awarded to the region’s Community Fund from the Mayor David Skaith’s Moving Forward programme, which supports community projects designed to keep people healthy...

Supporting York’s wellbeing through the Communities Centre

Dec 9, 2025 | Community news, News

York St John University Communities Centre is a welcoming space that brings together students, staff and community members to improve wellbeing through free (or low cost), accessible services. The centre offers a range of support that includes counselling, coaching,...

Social Prescribing Art Group hosts festive wreath making session

Dec 9, 2025 | News

Last month, the Social Prescribing Team here at York CVS brought some seasonal cheer to its monthly art group with a free wreath making session. The art group is designed for people who have accessed social prescribing and may feel too anxious to attend community...

Free support helps employers build healthy and thriving workplaces

Dec 8, 2025 | News

Free support is on offer to employers to help them create inclusive job opportunities. York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has launched a £1.1 million Employer Support Programme, offering a range of support options across the region. Seven expert organisations...