You probably already know that easyfundraising gives your organisation the opportunity to raise free funds every time your network of volunteers and supporters shop online. This month however, if they shop with Tesco via the easyfundraising website or app, your organisation is in the draw to win a £1,000 bonus! To enter the Tesco Community […]
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, […]
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. […]
Small grants of up to £1000 are available to support projects that seek to celebrate diversity and enhance community cohesion across East Riding. Applications can be made via the Flexi-Grant Portal: https://eastridingofyorkshirecouncil.flexigrant.com/startapplication.aspx?id=16588
Welcome to the April 2026 edition of the Humber and Wolds Rural Action Newsletter Oil update An update has been provided by Government for the support in purchasing heating oil. The process has become clearer, but will be varied depending on the local authority area you are in. Please read the information below that applies […]
This is a reminder that the deadline for applications to the Community Safety Fund (CSF) Round 8 is fast approaching. The deadline for applications is 13 May 2026 at 12:00 noon. The CSF can provide funding of between £500 and £35,000 towards projects that meet the scheme criteria and are led by voluntary and community sector organisations, social […]
Got thoughts on your school meals? Now’s your chance to speak up! A new survey is open just for young people to share what you really think about the food at school. Whether you love it, hate it, or think it could be way better – your voice matters. This is your opportunity to influence […]
Do you know a young person interested in policing? Humberside Police is inviting applications for its Volunteer Police Cadet programme. Open to 15–16 year olds, the scheme gives young people the chance to: Gain real insight into policing Build confidence and teamwork skills Support their local community Cadets meet weekly and get involved in practical […]
HEY Confident Futures are looking for two new team members who embody the HEYCF values and bring their enthusiasm and expertise to our network. These part-time roles will give the successful candidates an opportunity to grow, shape and nurture our programmes of support, creating lasting impact across Hull and East Yorkshire. If you are celebratory, […]
Two colourful, eye-catching murals have been painted on the side of buildings in Bridlington as part of a £125,000 regeneration project. East Riding of Yorkshire Council commissioned the huge murals, depicting aspects of the town’s history and local wildlife, as well as making improvements to the nearby Westgate Park in the Old Town and to Harbour Road to encourage more visits. One striking artwork shows a ship caught in the Great Gale – the infamous sea tragedy of 1871 – alongside gannets, a puffin and a […]
The Charity Commission for England and Wales has published a new blog urging trustees to better recognise and manage conflicts of interest. In “Let’s talk about conflicts of interest in charities”, the regulator stresses that conflicts are common and must be handled properly to protect both the charity and public trust. The Commission highlights that […]
Voluntary and community groups across the East Riding are invited to apply for funding as the Do It for East Yorkshire (DIFEY) Community Fund reopens for applications this spring. The fund has been relaunched by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, in recognition of ongoing cost of living pressures. It will invest £200,000 in new and […]
Residents in the East Riding will be able to collect free bags of compost when giveaway events return in May. East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s waste and recycling team will once again be holding its popular compost giveaways, with 5,000 bags available over eight events across the area, starting on Monday 11 May. The team will visit Pocklington, Beverley, Preston, Goole, Hornsea, Carnaby, Withernsea and Driffield […]
Thursday 30th April – Ironstone Centre (More dates to be announced) Citizens Advice North Lincolnshire is excited to announce that FibroScan appointments are returning to the Ironstone Centre. A FibroScan is a free, quick, and non-invasive way to check the health of your liver. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about liver health, understand […]
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 […]