Growing Hope York, a new charity providing free therapy for children and young people with additional needs, officially launched on Friday 4 July at Holy Trinity Church, Heworth, with the support of the Lady Mayoress of York, Elizabeth Rowley.  Growing Hope York is a...

Led annually by UK charity Alcohol Change UK, Alcohol Awareness Week runs from 7-13 July 2025 and this year’s theme is ‘alcohol and work’. When it comes to alcohol, how does the work we do influence our drinking and our drinking impact our work? These are the...

Do one thing for York Talk Money Week 2025 York Talk Money aims to support people who are struggling financially. Many of us are finding it more difficult to meet everyday expenses due to the increase in the cost of living. Advice services have come together to...

City of York Council is partnering with Community First Community Bank (CFCB) to increase awareness and access to credit union services in York. From 10 June 2025 to 26 August 2025, CFCB will provide weekly face-to-face drop-in sessions at two community hubs: Clements...

Stephen Eames, the Chief Executive of NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has announced his intention to retire at the end of June after over 50 years' service in the NHS. Stephen said: "I've been honoured and privileged to have spent my entire...

Small Charity Week is led by NCVO and exists to celebrate and support the UK’s small charities. The 2025 campaign, running from 23 – 28 June, shines a spotlight on financial resilience, recognising the incredible efforts of small charities to keep delivering, even as...

York Environment Festival (YEFest) will return this autumn, taking place from Saturday 27 September 2025, to Sunday 2 November 2025. The festival invites a diverse programme of events exploring this year’s theme: hope through action. Event proposals are now being...

As part of National Volunteers Week 2025, the Humber and North Yorkshire (HNY) Volunteers at the Heart of the System group that form part of the Breakthrough Workforce Transformation programme has published a report on the 'Potential for Volunteering in Social Care...

From 16 to 22 June 2025, York will mark Refugee Week with a wide range of events that highlight this year’s theme: Community as a Superpower. Organised by Refugee Action York (RAY), the programme brings together people from all backgrounds to learn, share, and...

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis, access urgent support 24/7 by calling NHS 111 and selecting the mental health option. Local crisis teams have not changed and the service is still provided by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS...

Every year in June, Volunteers' Week is a chance to recognise the incredible contribution volunteers make to communities across the UK. This year, it takes place from 2 to 8 June 2025, and we are excited to celebrate the volunteers who give their time, skills and...

Across the country, voluntary organisations are making a difference in every community. From tackling loneliness and poverty to promoting inclusion and wellbeing, the VCSE sector plays a vital role. But how do we ensure our work is recognised, and how can we better...

The Humber and North Yorkshire Care Partnership are offering free places in their Children and Young People’s Trauma Informed Care Programme, ARC training offer. There are a number of places available for the following programmes:Two Day ARC Training (Pre-Requisite to...

After the success of Safeguarding Week 2024, community, adult and children safeguarding partnerships from across North Yorkshire, City of York, City of Hull and East Riding have come together to offer a programme of safeguarding learning across all communities. The...

Being in debt to a loan shark is more than just a financial burden - it can be a terrifying, isolating, and emotionally draining experience. For many, it feels like being trapped in a nightmare with no way out. Vulnerable borrowers, who may already be struggling, can...

Sporting foundations representing professional and community sports clubs across Humber and North Yorkshire have come together to raise the profile of mental health among players, staff, participants and supporters in a groundbreaking new partnership.  Launched by NHS...

Our work together as a Partnership in York to promote the health and well-being of children and their families continues to grow from strength to strength. Relationships play a fundamental role in the wellbeing of every baby, child and young person. Healthy...

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring...

Healthwatch York’s volunteers have been auditing York’s GP practice websites and surgeries to see how accessible they are for everyone. Between November 2024 and early February 2025, 20 volunteers spent more than 75 hours looking at GP practice websites and visiting...

NCVO’s annual publication The Road Ahead is back — offering vital insights into the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the voluntary sector over the next 12 months. From funding pressures to the transformative potential of digital innovation, this year's...

Fully funded health and wellbeing training for professionals and volunteers working with York residents. Brief Conversations about Alcohol Training Wanting to feel more confident having brief conversations about alcohol with clients, patients or team-members? The City...

A new way of funding grassroots projects has launched in York – and it’s putting power directly into the hands of local people. This month, at a sold-out community dinner called STEW, York residents came together not just to eat, but to decide where funding should go,...

Mayor David Skaith commits to delivering safe places for all as he publishes his first Police and Crime Plan On Monday 31 March 2025 Mayor David Skaith published his first Police and Crime Plan for York and North Yorkshire at an event in Northallerton.  On his...

Since opening their doors in September 2023, the York Mosque Community Kitchen has welcomed hundreds of people, especially those who may be feeling lonely, vulnerable, or facing challenges such as the rising cost of living to share a meal.  The York Mosque Community...

In recognition of the unprecedented pressures facing charity leaders across the UK, Leaders Together opens up its upcoming virtual conference, "Resourceful Leadership: Can We Do More with Less in the Charity Sector, and More Importantly - Should We?" completely free...

The City of York Safeguarding Children Partnership has arranged partner briefing sessions: Signs of safety building brighter futures practice model. The training is open to: All multi-agency partners, including Children’s Social Care and Adult Social Care, Police,...

The Proactive Social Prescribing (PSP) initiative is a compassionate and community-driven project focused on people living with long-term respiratory conditions.  What Is a Proactive Social Prescriber? Based across York’s Primary Care Networks, PSPs reach out to...

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.   Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance is supporting national campaigns to raise awareness by offering free 25 minute online bitesize awareness sessions during the month.   Bowel cancer can affect anyone and can be found...

Thursday 10 April 10am- 1pm, online  Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) colleagues are invited to attend this workshop. About the workshop: The focus on growth and productivity for the new government has resulted in an increase in policy and funding for...