NCVO are looking to spotlight your organisation during Small Charities Week 24 – 28 June

Jun 6, 2024 | News

Small Charity Week celebrates and raises awareness of the essential work of the UK’s small charity sector, which makes an invaluable contribution to the lives of millions of individuals, communities, and causes across the UK and the rest of the world.  A small charity...

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis call NHS 111 and select the mental health option

Jun 5, 2024 | News

The Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) has sent an informational update on accessing mental health crisis support. Read the full update below. NHS 111 select mental health option If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis in...

Programme of free on-line sessions announced for Safeguarding Week 17 – 21 June 2024

Jun 4, 2024 | News

Safeguarding Week 2024 is happening from 17 – 21 June. This year’s theme is ‘Safeguarding is everybody’s business’. During the week, an extensive programme of learning events, seminars and interactive sessions will be held to underpin...

Saying a huge THANK YOU to York’s Volunteers this Volunteers’ Week 2024

Jun 3, 2024 | Community news, News

This year celebrates 40 years of national Volunteers’ Week, which takes place each year from 1 – 8 June. During this year’s Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating and recognising the amazing contributions volunteers make to communities across York and...

New Combined Authority Mayor meets York and North Yorkshire community groups

May 24, 2024 | Community news, News

Community First Yorkshire and York CVS hosted a roundtable event on Thursday 16 May, inviting the Mayor to meet more than a dozen local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations from York and North Yorkshire.  David Skaith, Mayor of York and...

General election 2024: Making your voice heard – Guidance from NCVO

May 24, 2024 | Community news, News

A general election has been called and will take place on Thursday 4 July. Parliament will dissolve on 30 May, and during this period, which is called the ‘wash-up’ period, parties can quickly pass legislations currently going through parliament.  But how...