Mayor welcomes £40m growth fund boost

Dec 14, 2025 | News

York and North Yorkshire will get a £40 million boost to drive growth and quality jobs.  Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the £902 million local growth fund during the Budget to support 11 mayoral regions, including York and North Yorkshire.  York and North...

Mayor’s Skills Innovation Fund – new funding available

Dec 11, 2025 | Expired Grants & Funding

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 | Expired 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...