Community First Yorkshire

 Have you checked out our new funding portal yet? There’s much more to it than meets the eye!    Of course, it gives you quick and easy access to a huge range of funding options, with a useful tailored search feature that delivers results straight to your inbox.    But it also aims to help you get ‘funding ready’ with a catalogue of useful and insightful information including resources to guide you through the fundraising process. There’s even a link to our popular training and networking events!    It’s totally free to register, so why not give it a go?    ➡️ https://lnkd.in/euJ2G_Cu    North Yorkshire Together Coaching York  

Are you in charge of a community building in an area of York designated as ‘rural’?     AND are you hoping to carry out work that will improve your energy efficiency and insulation, upgrade your broadband and wi-fi, or perhaps upgrade your hearing loops or other digital infrastructure?    If so, we could have the perfect funding solution for you!    City of York Council has just announced a new £150,000 Community Buildings Fund, with the aim of supporting projects designed to boost decarbonisation and digital connectivity.    We have been involved in the development of the Fund and our Community Support North Yorkshire team is now on hand to help develop individual applications.     In fact, the Council is advising applicants to speak to the team before submitting a bid to ensure it stands the best possible chance of success.    The closing date is Friday 6 September.    If you’d like to find out more, and get hold of an application form, simply visit our website ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eKaDjXf6 

Would you like to encourage more young people aged 14-25 to volunteer with your organisation?    Well, for our next online Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network meeting, we are thrilled to have Dave Stott, the Assistant Director of Volunteering and Safeguarding at The Royal Voluntary Service, with us to share his young volunteer model.    We will explore good practice when involving young volunteers, how to create an age-appropriate environment and will hear about the impact and benefits of involving young people.    We will also be joined by Hetty Nanor from Hambleton Community Action to introduce their Supported Volunteering in North Yorkshire website.    As usual, the session will also provide a great opportunity to network and have a general catch-up!     We hope you’ll be able to make it on Thursday 12 September from 1.30pm.    ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXsBKi9a    Royal Voluntary Service Hambleton Community Action

Everyone has a unique response to change and this presents a particular challenge for leaders who want the best not only for their organisation but for their team too.    In our latest #OrdinaryExtraordinary Leaders podcast, Liz Lockey tackles the thorny topic of change management. As the Chief Officer at Hambleton Community Action, she takes a quick five minutes, drawing on her own experiences, to challenge some of the usual assumptions such as that change is always good, and that leaders are always right.    If you are contemplating introducing change within your team or organisation, this is an insightful contribution that's definitely worth a quick listen. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eYPVEU5h    #leadership #leaders #changemanagement #change Hambleton Community Action

We’re looking for someone with exceptional writing skills, a creative flair and a solutions-focussed can-do attitude to join our small but mighty marketing and communications team – a team with a key role to play in helping Yorkshire’s local communities thrive.    If you’re self-motivated and organised, love websites, words, social media and digital content, and are not fazed by working on multiple projects and campaigns at once, we’d love to hear from you!    You’ll be joining a friendly and ambitious team of four creative specialists who work brilliantly together. This is a role where you will be valued and able to develop your skills while contributing to the overall success of the team.    To find out more and apply online, simply visit our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/eR2MMdi9    Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 15 August  Part-time – 28 hours per week (over 4 days, including a Tuesday)    Hybrid working – both home and office-based (in Askham Bryan, York) 

Sometimes, doing a DBS application can feel like a huge task!     Do you understand the eligibility criteria, levels of checks and your organisation’s safeguarding responsibilities?    If not, our next online workshop on 1 October at 11am is what you've been looking for - a fast track to all the answers     Why not have a look and secure your place here: https://lnkd.in/ewxa8wWH    Upper Dales Community Partnership Ltd Up For Yorkshire Better Connect  

What makes a really great trustee? It’s not just about bringing your passion to support a good cause – you also need to understand the basics of governance, legal and financial requirements and different roles in your organisation.     We can help you gain the knowledge you need to fulfil your role with confidence and have the impact you want to have.     Our online training session - Everything you wanted to know about being a Trustee but were afraid to ask - will give you a clear understanding of the role of a trustee in practice, and help you develop skills and enhance board performance.     Join us on 17 September from 2pm and secure your place today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/exSbarQc 

Are you a new or emerging leader in North Yorkshire’s voluntary or charity sector? Are you looking for professional development or your next career step? Applications are now open to join the sixth cohort of our popular Leadership Mentoring Programme: https://lnkd.in/eph_qA8K

More funding is being made available to help improve health inequalities across the region and as a result, the North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership is inviting partners to submit local proposals for 24/25 and beyond.  The Community First Yorkshire team is available to support local VCSE organisations with their submissions or help them to form or source collaboration partnerships. If you would like help with this, please get in touch with Dena Dalton, our Head of Health Collaboration, at dena.dalton@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk. More information about the funding and how to apply can be found here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/evgYvDZz

Supercharge your volunteer recruitment and engagement with our next one-stop-shop training session for anyone managing volunteers on 16 September at Riccall Regen Centre. The one-day course (10am-4.30pm) offers a great opportunity for a deep dive into an essential topic for most local charities, exploring everything from good practice in Involving volunteers, reaching and recruiting the right people, supporting and developing your volunteers and celebrating their impact. Just some of the things you could learn include how to write effective job descriptions, adverts, and marketing plans and how best to support your team of volunteers. For more info and to book a place, visit our website ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eZgpNh68 Better Connect Community Catalysts CIC Community Links