Lollipop Charity’s National Lottery Grant triumph ensures continued support for deaf children and families

Dec 18, 2023 | Community news, Grants & Funding, Grants & Funding News & Information, News

Lollipop is a charity dedicated to providing a nurturing space for children and young people with any degree of D/deafness and their families, along with hearing children of Deaf parents (CODA). Lollipop approached York CVS for guidance in applying for funding from...

Healthwatch York release opening and closing times of support services over the festive season

Dec 14, 2023 | News

During the festive period, many services close or have different opening hours than normal. Healthwatch York has released this useful guide detailing opening hours and accessibility to services in York such as medical support, food banks, warm spaces, national support...

Charities join forces for the York Volunteering Fair 2024 – Showcase your opportunities by registering today

Dec 12, 2023 | News

Over 40 local charities and organisations are gearing up for an exciting collaboration at the York Volunteering Fair 2024. Taking place on Friday 19 January 2024, from 3pm to 6pm, this fun and informative event will be hosted by York Volunteers at the Priory Street...

Free 45-minute E-Learning Training on Trauma Informed Care

Dec 11, 2023 | News

Part of the Humber and North Yorkshire Care Partnership, the Children and Young People Humber and North Yorkshire Trauma Informed Care programme has released a free 45-minute E-Learning training on Trauma Informed Care. The aims of the training are to: Define trauma...

York Disability Week returns for its seventh year with over 30 inspiring events

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...

Refugee Action York clarifies asylum hotel situation and highlights sensitive topics of conversation

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...