Scam Alerts Unexpected password reset emails: have you been hacked? If you receive a password reset email for your social media, online banking, email or shopping account that you didn’t request, it could be a sign that someone is trying to access your account without your permission. These emails aren’t always a sign that you’ve […]
Adult Learning and Employability’s Finding Your Voice project, led by She Productions, takes place on Monday 20 July to Friday 24 July at East Riding Theatre, Beverley with group work over 4 days to create two performances on 24 July at 2:00pm and 6:00pm. Finding Your Voice is a free short course for people over 18, not currently in employment, that […]
The next Your Charity Lottery BONUS DRAW is happening Friday 29th May! Join now and play the lottery for your chance to win £5000 Click the link to play today… https://www.yourcharitylottery.org.uk/play/ Players must be 18 years old and over
Update from GOV.UK for: The Charity Commission Unmanaged conflicts of interest increase risk of financial abuse in charities, regulator warns Page summary: The Charity Commission is today publishing updated guidance for charity trustees on conflicts of interest, with research by the regulator suggesting many trustees are unsure how to recognise a conflict. Change made: First […]
As Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside, I am asking for your views on anti-social behaviour (ASB). A couple of weeks ago, I asked if you could spare a few minutes to share your views on ASB. I wanted to highlight to you that your views are really important and will make a difference. Analysis of previous […]
Update from GOV.UK for: The Charity Commission Identifying and managing conflicts of interest in a charity (CC29) Page summary: Guidance for charity trustees explaining what conflicts of interest are, and how to deal with them. Change made: This guidance has been updated to make it more accessible and easier to use. Time updated: 9:00am, 22 […]
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 cyber insurance below: UK GDPR is something all organisations need to understand. It’s a wide-ranging regulation that […]
Update from GOV.UK for: The Charity Commission Charities and social media Page summary: Understand how your legal duties are relevant to your charity’s use of social media. Change made: Guidance has been updated to reflect the introduction of the Online Safety Act 2023. Time updated: 12:21pm, 21 April 2026
East Riding Music Service, in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Brass Band, is launching a Youth Brass Band. Young brass musicians of all abilities, from Year 3 upwards, are invited to join. This follows a successful Brass Blast Day at the Hexagon Music Centre, which saw brass players join together to make music. 25 […]
An East Yorkshire-based project has been awarded the Social and Community Impact Award, by the National Enterprise Network. The Freedom Providers project helps individuals become micro-businesses and is funded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund from the UK Government. The project is delivered by Yorkshire in Business and has […]
UK Youth and Pears Foundation have launched a new £10 million fund to champion an approach that works: providing multi-year, unrestricted funding alongside targeted capacity-building support to small youth organisations. The aim of the Fund is to strengthen the financial resilience and capacity of small youth and outdoor learning organisations across the UK. We aim […]
Do you want to give something back and play an active role in keeping your community safe? Humberside Police are now inviting applications to become a Special Constable. Special Constables are volunteer police officers who play a vital role across the force area. Working alongside regular officers, they respond to real incidents and support a […]
Comic Relief has launched a new funding programme, “A Place to Belong: Every Step of the Way,” aimed at supporting organisations that help people feel connected, included and supported within their communities. This programme focuses on tackling loneliness, isolation and exclusion by funding projects that create safe, welcoming spaces and build strong relationships—particularly for those […]
Charities and community organisations across the UK can now apply for the Biffa Award Annual Partnership Grants, offering significant funding to support impactful environmental and community projects. Delivered by Biffa Award, this programme provides larger, multi-year grants to organisations that can demonstrate strong outcomes and long-term community benefit. Funding typically supports projects that improve biodiversity, […]
The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust has opened its latest funding round, offering grants to UK-registered charities delivering projects in the arts, creative health and heritage crafts. Grants typically range from £500 to £8,000, with a focus on supporting smaller organisations and projects that improve access and participation for communities facing barriers. The Trust prioritises work […]
A new funding opportunity has launched to support children and young people aged 5–25, with a strong focus on improving inclusion for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The Positive Activities Inclusive Grant (PAIG) aims to expand the range and accessibility of youth activities across more communities. The fund will support both SEND-specific […]
Young people across the UK are being encouraged to have their say through the latest Youth Voice Census, led by Youth Employment UK. Open to anyone aged 11–30, the annual survey captures young people’s views on education, employment and life, helping to build one of the largest datasets of youth experiences in the country. The […]
The Future Stories Fund, delivered by Audible, is now open for applications, offering grants of up to £15,000 to support innovative projects working with young people. The fund focuses on empowering young people from underrepresented or marginalised communities by using storytelling, language and creativity to build confidence, improve literacy, and expand future opportunities. Projects can […]
Local government in England is going through one of its biggest periods of change in a generation. Through devolution and local government reorganisation, new decision-making structures are emerging that will shape how services are designed, funded and delivered in communities. To help organisations navigate these changes, NAVCA and ACRE have launched a new website, […]
Following the publication of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) report in October 2025, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has established a monthly Improvement Board to oversee and drive forward its improvement journey within Adult Social Care (ASC). The Improvement Board brings together senior leaders from across the council alongside key partners to review progress, maintain […]
Scam Alerts Our latest scam warnings Our dedicated team of fraud experts are always on the lookout for scams targeting people across the UK. Recent tactics to be aware of include a DPD delivery text scam and fraudsters exploiting the Financial Conduct Authority’s car finance compensation scheme. Check out the full list, based on your […]
PAPYRUS have a fully funded suicide prevention training open to anyone working across East Riding, taking place on the 14th May in Bridlington. SPEAK – Suicide Prevention Explore, Ask, Keep-Safe. An introduction to suicide prevention skills The key objectives are: To consider the attitudes, myths, and stigma that surround suicide To recognise and explore the ‘signs’ […]
Nominations are now officially open for the Volunteen Voice Awards 2026, celebrating the incredible achievements of young people across the East Riding who are making a real difference in their communities. The awards recognise individuals and groups who are using their voices to inspire change, support others, and shape the services and opportunities around them. […]
Join us on Tuesday 16 June 2026 (09:30–14:30) at Lund Village Hall for a half-day conference focused on tackling digital exclusion across rural and coastal communities. This event is a chance to come together to share what’s working, explore practical solutions, learn from each other, and build stronger connections. It’s open to anyone working across the Voluntary, […]
The latest report into Humberside Police’s performance has today (Thursday 9 April 2026) been published by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). Commenting on the report, Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Evison said: “PEEL inspections are an important ‘point in time’ summary of police forces’ performance. I am delighted that […]