Trading for Good: Community Business funded programme for people who want to improve their community
Trading for Good: Community Business Programme & Match Trading Grant Develop your community business through a specialist programme of support provided by School for Social Entrepreneurs, in partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund. This programme...
Report explores VCSE Community Transport provisions across Humber and North Yorkshire
A report, commissioned by Humber and North Yorkshire VCSE Collaborative, has been published to support a greater understanding of community transport provision across Humber and North Yorkshire. Humber and Wolds Rural Action, Hambleton Community Action and East...
Wilberforce Trust launches 1:1 advice service for d/Deaf and hard of hearing community
The Wilberforce Trust have launched their weekly 1:1 advice service in collaboration with the Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD). This initiative aims to provide tailored support to d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals in York and the surrounding areas. The...
Join Humber and North Yorkshire’s VCSE Collaborative on FutureNHS
Humber and North Yorkshire VCSE Collaborative has launched a workspace on FutureNHS; a free, secure collaboration platform for people in health and care, including Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector colleagues and volunteers. As well as news and...
Latest meeting update from the Humber and North Yorkshire VCSE Collaborative
The latest meeting update from the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership's VCSE Collaborative is now available to view. The update provides an overview of the meeting, which took place on Monday 10 February and covers the following topics: More...
Co-Production in Action: Empowering communities and shaping mental health services
York CVS proudly supports the co-production project, an innovative approach that brings together service users and professionals to design and deliver community-focused mental health services. Recently, at an event hosted by the University of York’s Equality,...
Join us on Bluesky: A new community for York’s VCSE sector
We are excited to announce that we are now on Bluesky! This move allows us to create a dedicated space for York’s Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector to connect, share and support each other. What is Bluesky? Bluesky is a new, decentralised social...
Discover your next opportunity to make a difference at the York Volunteering Fair 2025
Save the date for an inspiring event that connects individuals with meaningful volunteering opportunities to give back to the community. The York Volunteering Fair 2025 will take place on Thursday, 27 February 2025, from 3.00pm to 5.00pm at the Priory Street Centre...
6 February – Exclusive screening of BLACK BOX DIARIES during Sexual Violence Awareness Week
Exclusive screening of BLACK BOX DIARIES at the University of York during Sexual Violence Awareness Week. DATE: Thursday 6 February 2025 TIME: 6.30pm-9pm VENUE: York Student Cinema, Newton Way Heslington, York YO10 5DE Thanks to the generosity of the distributor...
New CEO to lead York-based charity Accessible Arts & Media
Image shows Rose Kent, far left, launching Accessible Arts & Media in 1992York-based charity Accessible Arts & Media will soon have a new CEO at the helm, with its inspirational co-founder stepping down after over 30 years. Having recently relocated the...
Help the City of York Council shape York’s Adult Social Care Strategy
Your voice matters in refining and shaping a strategy that will guide the way in which Adult Social Care delivers its duties and ambitions in York. The City of York Council (CYC) is inviting feedback from people who receive care and support, carers, residents, and...
Mental Health Crisis new telephone number: NHS 111 select mental health option
NHS 111 select mental health option 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 are not changing and the service is still provided by...
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance trains hair and beauty salon staff to help give cervical cancer the chop
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance is training the region’s hair and beauty salon staff to encourage their customers to attend their cervical cancer screening appointments and educate them about the symptoms of the disease during January’s Cervical Cancer...
FREE TRAINING: Learn how to make compelling video stories using just your phone
The Saltways are passionate about helping charities tell their stories through films that truly matter. With years of experience working with and for charities, they understand your unique challenges, audiences, and the messages that need to resonate. They are now...
Latest published report from Healthwatch York: Listening to Neurodivergent Families in York
Healthwatch York has recently published a significant report titled Listening to Neurodivergent Families in York, offering an insight into the lives of families raising neurodivergent children. This comprehensive study, created in partnership with the Land, York...
Help needed to map the size and scale of York’s VCSE sector workforce
We need your support to map the size and scale of our sector's workforce Humber and North Yorkshire Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Collaborative is working in partnership with the University of York to record, understand and evidence who is part of...
Funded places available at the Papyrus Suicide Prevention Training 2025
City of York Training Sessions PAPYRUS have been awarded funding from the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, which has enabled the charity to provide this fully funded Suicide Prevention in the City of York trainings. There are three courses...
Embedding the National Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) National Service Standards
About the event Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) play a crucial role in mental health crisis systems and are an important legal safeguard for the rights of individuals. They provide an independent decision about whether there are alternatives to detention...
Charity Digital shares six ways your organisation can improve your donation page
Charity Digital has published advice on how to enhance your online donation form to boost the amount you fundraise and to make the giving process simpler for donors. The article contains useful tips, a video panel discussion 'How to simplify donor journeys' and how to...
National volunteering data reveals York has one of the highest rates of formal volunteering!
The recently published Community Life Survey 2023-24 by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport highlights our region as having the highest rates of formal volunteering in the country at 21%, surpassing the England average of 16% and the Yorkshire and the Humber...
Healthwatch York’s winter magazine is now available to view
The Winter edition of the magazine introduces Healthwatch York's proposed work for next year, focusing on gender healthcare. Much of the feedback Healthwatch York is currently receiving relates to healthcare that is specific to female health, male health, and...
A new guide to equip chairs and boards to focus on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
Following on from the Association of Chairs Equity, Diversity and Inclusion survey, which took place in September 2024, a new guide has been produced. The survey revealed that many chairs and boards don't feel equipped or confident to focus on EDI. Only 29% said they...
York CVS Chief Executive recognised in New Year Honours
We are delighted to share the news that our Chief Executive, Alison Semmence has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her contribution to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. The King's New Year Honours List recognises the...
Is there a loan shark lurking in your local shop?
Does your local shop or post office have a community noticeboard or somewhere people can display postcard ads? It’s a great service, but in among the job ads, items for sale and music lessons you may occasionally find a card offering small loans - and there is a...
Free data available from National Databank Hubs tackling digital poverty
If you work with people experiencing data poverty, Virgin Media O2 is turning their stores into National Databank Hubs, providing free O2 mobile data to people experiencing poverty. Individuals can receive 25GB of free O2 data per month for 12 months, helping them...
Stay merry and bright: Winter wellness tips for the festive period
As the festive season approaches, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership want to ensure you stay healthy and happy during the colder months. Here are some essential tips to keep in mind: Order your repeat prescriptions early If you rely on...
Directly inform the next stage of the City of York Council budget-setting process
Facing unprecedented financial pressures, the council must close an approximate £30 million budget gap while continuing to deliver essential services for York’s residents. To address this challenge, they have taken a staged approach to consultation, ensuring that the...
Chancellor responds to open letter on the impact of increased employer NICs for charities
In November, the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) published an open letter to the chancellor calling for urgent action on the planned increase to employer National Insurance...
Have your say on funding for policing and fire and rescue services
David Skaith, the Mayor for York and North Yorkshire, is asking for your views before he sets the amount that goes to North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service from your council tax bill, also known as the precepts. In his recent...
Healthwatch York release a guide to support services in York over the festive period
Healthwatch York has compiled a list of services that can be accessed over the festive period and details the opening and closing times of each of those. From mental health support and medical services, including pharmacy opening hours, to food banks, warm spaces, and...
Celebrating the impact of Proactive Social Prescribing in York for Respiratory Health
At York CVS, we are passionate about supporting projects that make a real difference in people's lives. One of those projects, our Proactive Social Prescribing service, has recently been recognised by the Social Prescribing Academy in their latest report focusing on...
10 local VCSE projects funded to reduce health inequalities across York
Ten inspiring projects across York have been awarded a total of £57,585 in funding to tackle health inequalities in local communities. The funding, provided by contributions from City of York Council Public Health through the COVID recovery grant (issued in 2022 to...
Highlights from our 2024 Annual General Meeting
On 28 November, we welcomed members, guests, staff and volunteers to our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM). This first part of our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) started with the formal business section where we asked our Full Members in attendance to vote on the...
November: A month for Men’s Health with events planned to raise awareness
Globally, men die on average six years earlier than women, and for reasons that are largely preventable. Which means that it doesn’t have to be that way: we can all take action to live healthier, happier and longer lives. Men's Health Awareness Month highlights...
Trustees’ Week 2024 – Discover rewarding local Trustees roles
As part of celebrating Trustee's Week 2024, we are sharing some of the fantastic trustee opportunities listed on the York Volunteers website! York Volunteers, our city's volunteer centre, has a huge database of local volunteering opportunities. Discover the many...
Key Fundraising Trends 2024: Insights from the Status of UK Fundraising Report
The Status of UK Fundraising Report 2024, produced by Blackbaud, highlights key trends shaping nonprofit fundraising from 2024. Surveying nearly 850 professionals, the report reveals crucial insights for the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector....
Disclosure & Barring Service Safeguarding Adults Week 2024 – free workshops and webinars
Safeguarding Adults Week 2024 will take place from Monday 18 – Friday 22 November 2024. The core theme for the 2024 week is "Working in Partnership". During this week, organisations will explore different safeguarding themes to establish safer cultures within...
H&NY Cancer Alliance’s giant inflatable lung to tour region this Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Members of the public in Hull, Bridlington, Scunthorpe, Scarborough and York are being encouraged to get to grips with lung cancer – literally – by Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance this November. For Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the Cancer Alliance is taking...
Trustees’ Week 4 – 8 November – Celebrating, supporting and inspiring trustees
Trustees’ Week (4 - 8 November) is a time for us to come together to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK. Thank you to all Trustees in York for the time, commitment, and effort you bring to your organisations to help them thrive....
Open letter on the impact of increased employer NI contributions for charities
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) have published an open letter to the chancellor calling for urgent action on the planned increase to employer National Insurance...
What needs to change to make York better for neurodivergent children and their families?
Healthwatch York exists to make sure what matters to people in York helps shape our health and care services. Healthwatch York works hard to listen to people, and to use what they say to make positive change in health and social care services for local people. City of...
Autumn Budget 2024 – What does this mean for the VCSE sector?
The Autumn Budget took place yesterday (30 October). The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has shared their response on how the annoucements could impact the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. Public service investment The...
Report sets clear recommendations for supporting York’s VCSE sector
Earlier this year we asked you, our members and the wider VCSE sector to help us identify what support York's VCSE sector needs and the challenges we face around funding and finance. After what has been an incredibly tough few years for the voluntary, community and...
York Talk Money 2024 – access resources and information to support the campaign
York Talk Money from Monday 5 November to Friday 15 November is encouraging people to do at least one thing to work on your money fitness now. It doesn’t have to be big. Make it happen: 1. Decide on your ‘one thing’ 2. Tell everyone about it 3. Encourage others to do...
Our NHS – We need to talk: What’s the next chapter for our NHS?
The local NHS across Humber and North Yorkshire has launched an engagement exercise to ask how we want our local NHS to change to meet the challenges of today and the demands of the future. The ‘Our NHS – We need to talk’ survey and engagement activities are open to...
Invitation to Participate in a Carers Improvement Plan Task and Finish Group
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust would like to invite VCSE colleagues, volunteers and individuals with lived experience to participate in a Carers Improvement Plan Task and Finish Group. The first meeting will take place on Thursday 7...
Have Your Say on local priorities for North Yorks Police and North Yorks Fire and Rescue Service
Have Your Say on local POLICE and FIRE priorities David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, are asking for the public’s help in setting the priorities for North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire...
Find out more about Private Fostering Week (18 – 22) and book on to sessions
Join City of York Safeguarding Children Partnership (CYSCP) as they aim to raise the awareness of private fostering during Private Fostering Week (18 - 22 November 2024). Presentations and drop-ins will take place during the week and delegates can attend either or...
Funding awarded to support Youth Volunteering across Humber and North Yorkshire
Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has been awarded a grant as part of Volunteering for Health - a £10 million programme being delivered in partnership by NHS England, NHS Charities Together and CW+, the official charity of Chelsea and Westminster...
Historical Perspectives of Homelessness Exhibition on display 5 October
A new exhibition exploring social attitudes to homelessness over the centuries will be on display at York Castle Museum on 5 October from 1pm - 3pm. Historical Perspectives of Homelessness Exhibition was created as part of a Good Organisation (Social Ventures) CIC...