Create a greener space in your community with free trees from The Woodland Trust

Mar 25, 2024 | Community news, News

The Woodland Trust wants to make sure everybody in the UK has the chance to plant a tree. So they’re giving away hundreds of thousands of trees to schools and communities. They are currently taking applications for tree packs to be delivered in November 2024....

Be vote-ready in time for the Combined Authority Mayoral Election (2 May)

Mar 20, 2024 | Community news, Latest News, News

On Thursday, 2 May 2024 the election of the first Mayor of the new York and North Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority will take place. The role of the Mayor is to work alongside local leaders to create a long-term vision, secure more money and be a strong voice and...

New programme of events in York from the Alzheimer’s Society

Mar 19, 2024 | News

Discover a wealth of support and community connection in York with the Alzheimer’s Society’s newly launched programme of events. The programme consists of cafes, support groups and activities. All are free of charge and there is no need to book. If...

How is your organisation doing? Complete York’s VCSE sector Resilience Survey

Mar 18, 2024 | Community news, News

How is your organisation doing?  After what has been an incredibly tough few years for the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, we’re asking you to share how your organisation is doing, so that we can advocate for the sector, and adapt our...

Talented York St John students offer help to voluntary organisations through the Kickstart Freelancers Programme

Mar 14, 2024 | Community news, Latest News, News

If you’re a small business or voluntary organisation with a short-term project, why don’t you tap into York St John’s talented student freelancers. York St John University’s Kickstart Freelancers programme can match your project with a...

Recognising the impact of Social Prescribing on National Social Prescribing Day

Mar 14, 2024 | Community news, News

Social Prescribing Day 2024 Today, 14 March, marks National Social Prescribing Day; an annual celebration to highlight the important impact Social Prescribing makes within our communities. During 2022-23, our Primary Care Link Worker and Ways to Wellbeing Social...