Family walk in nature, hiking. A father and son are walking through the forest on a sunny summer day. Shot from behind, they hold hands and create beautiful family memories. Boys weekend, same clothes A new rewards app launched in the East Riding encourages people to walk, cycle or take public transport – in return […]
Applications are open for for the Our Place – Youth Fund, designed to support community groups, charities, and youth projects throughout the East Riding. It serves as part of the Do it for East Yorkshire Community Grant (DIFEY), funded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. A total of £100,000 is available for initiatives aimed at […]
The recruitment window for Bridlington is open until Friday the 12th of June 2026 with teenagers aged 15 and 16 given the unique opportunity to join the force as a cadet. Joining as a cadet offers a variety of unique opportunities. Cadets get to see behind the scenes of policing in their local area and […]
Over £2.2 million has just been given to community and voluntary led organisations using easyfundraising. All courtesy of retailers giving donations when people shop online. You can be part of the next funding pay out in August by setting up a free easyfundraising page for your organisation. Find out more: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/community-vision/ Simply register your organisation […]
Are you passionate about the environment, climate change, or making a difference in your community? The Regional Youth Climate Assembly (RYCA) and East Riding Youth Council are inviting young people aged 11 and over to attend the East Riding Schools’ Summit on Thursday 9 July 2026 at Memorial Hall. This exciting and interactive event will […]
GamCare’s Women’s Pathway is offering free CPD-accredited training for all professionals, in particular, those who work with and support women. The learning objectives are: Understand what gambling harm is and its different forms. Recognise the risk factors and drivers to gambling harm. Know how to spot the signs of gambling harm. Understand the impacts of […]
Thinking of buying a puppy, dog, or other pet online? Be careful. Humberside Police are warning people to be vigilant following recent reports of pet fraud affecting buyers online. Fraudsters often advertise pets that do not exist, ask for deposits before viewings, or claim that animals can be delivered by courier if payment is made […]
A new post, “What is a trustee and how do you become one?” has just been published on the Charity Commission blog. Volunteering can be incredibly rewarding, and there are many ways to give your time to a good cause. One of the most impactful ways to get involved is by becoming a charity trustee. […]
Community VISION is proud to join organisations across the UK in celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2026, recognising and thanking the incredible volunteers who make such a positive difference in our communities every day. Now in its 42nd year, Volunteers’ Week runs from Monday 1 June to Sunday 7 June 2026 and provides an opportunity to celebrate […]
After the success of Safeguarding Week 2025, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has once again partnered with the Safeguarding Adults Board (ERSAB) to deliver an interesting programme of events. Along with other partners including, North Yorkshire Council, City of York Council and Hull City Council, the programme of events will take place between Monday, 15 […]
Safeguarding Adults Board Communications New expert training available to book Supporting People with Dementia and Other Vulnerabilities – Alzheimer’s Society 🗓 Thursday 9 July 2026 ⏰ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📍 Church Square House Course overview: This course will raise awareness and understanding of dementia and provide an overview of other conditions, such as Down’s Syndrome, autism and mental health. Learning […]
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Charities, CICs, educational organisations, and other not-for-profit groups across the UK are being encouraged to apply for funding through the WCIT Charity grant programme. The fund supports innovative projects that use technology and IT to create positive social impact, improve inclusion, strengthen organisations, and support education and digital understanding. Grants are usually available up to […]
Community groups, charities, schools, parish councils, and local organisations are being encouraged to explore a range of environmental funding opportunities currently available through The Tree Council. The Tree Council offers several grant programmes designed to support tree planting, hedgerow creation, orchards, biodiversity projects, and greener community spaces across the UK. Funding opportunities currently available include: […]
Women’s and girls’ organisations across the UK can now apply for funding through Rosa’s Stand With Us Fund. The fund provides grants of up to £28,000 to support organisational development work for frontline organisations addressing male violence against women and girls. Funding can be used to help organisations strengthen areas such as governance, leadership, strategy, […]
This July, road safety charity Brake is inviting people and their four-legged friends to take part in “Paws for Safer Roads” — a fun fundraising challenge helping to support safer roads and families affected by road crashes. ❤️ Participants are encouraged to walk or wheel 100km throughout July alongside their “adventure buddy”, while raising money […]
Local organisations and community groups are being invited to help shape the future of support for children, young people, and families across the East Riding. As part of the Families First Partnership, partners are working together to improve services and ensure that local voices are at the heart of future planning. The Voluntary, Community and […]
We have been asked to help share an important petition currently open on the UK Parliament website, calling for helmets to become a legal requirement when riding bicycles or scooters on public roads. The petition was created in memory of Riley, a young man from Beverley who sadly died following a collision in 2021. His […]
Young people from across the East Riding are invited to join the next meeting of the East Riding Youth Council on Monday 29th June from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The meeting will take place at East Riding Leisure Goole, with an option to join online for those unable to attend in person. The East Riding Youth […]
East Riding of Yorkshire Council and partner organisations will be hosting a range of activities throughout Carers Week. These events aim to engage and support carers of all ages, provide information, and create opportunities for connection. A carer is anyone who provides unpaid support to a family member, friend or neighbour who could not manage […]
A former Pollington woman has been sentenced after admitting to fraudulently claiming benefits totalling £51,224.60, between January 2020 and January 2023. Pauline Ellam formerly of Pollington, Goole, East Yorkshire, pleaded guilty to offences of benefit fraud relating to her claims for council tax support, housing benefit and employment support allowance. The fraud was uncovered following […]
Are you passionate about making a difference for young people? The National Youth Agency (NYA) are currently recruiting up to six young people to join their team as Youth Voice and Influence Consultants. This is an exciting opportunity for young people aged 16–25 to help shape conversations, influence decisions, and ensure that young people’s voices […]
As part of our work to support the VCFSE sector, we have teamed up with PolicyBee to bring you insurance cover for your voluntary sector organisation. To get a quote just visit: insurance.communityvision.org.uk. Policy Bee has provided information about insurance below: Let’s be honest: when someone mentions “risk assessment”, your eyes probably glaze over and your mind wanders to think about more interesting […]
AbilityNet is working in Greater Lincolnshire and East Riding to understand more about the support and barriers to residents getting online. We’d appreciate hearing from organisations that support people throughout these two areas. Please tell us about digital exclusion in your area, what support you offer as an organisation, and the barriers they are to supporting residents. This survey […]
Community VISION, in partnership with Humberside Scouts and other key partners, invites you to this year’s East Riding Safeguarding Conference 2026. This event brings together the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector with a range of different services to raise awareness and foster collaboration on key safeguarding challenges facing our communities. Throughout the […]