Nov 23, 2023 | Community news, News
York Disability Week (25 Nov – 3 Dec 2023), now celebrating its seventh year, is back with over 30 events taking place throughout the city and online. Each year during Disability History Month and coinciding with The United Nations International Day of Persons...
Nov 23, 2023 | Community news, News
In 2002, Refugee Action York (RAY) set up the charity to challenge myths and misconceptions about refugees and asylum seekers. They want everyone to know the important role they play in our society. Their vision is that all refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants...
Nov 7, 2023 | Community news, Latest News, News, York CVS news
Trustees’ Week (6 – 10 November) provides an opportunity for us to acknowledge the contributions of nearly one million trustees throughout the UK. We appreciate the time, dedication, and effort you dedicate to your charitable organisations to ensure their...
Nov 2, 2023 | Community news, News
Sensory support services in York provide a wide range of support for adult customers with sight and / or hearing loss. This includes putting people in contact with other specialist services. City of York Council are looking at what services people with sensory needs...
Oct 13, 2023 | Community news
This year hundreds of people seeking asylum in the UK arrived in York and were placed in a hotel. Those people arrived with little to nothing, help and support was needed and Refugee Action York (RAY) stepped up to aid. RAY’s vision is for all refugees, asylum...
Oct 10, 2023 | Community news, Latest News, News
What is Anti-Slavery Day? Each year, on 18 October, marks Anti-Slavery Day as part of Anti-Slavery Week, an awareness campaign from 16 – 22 October across the UK and Europe. In 2010, Parliament passed legislation establishing a national day devoted to raising...
