Organisations, schools, colleges and community groups that work with children are being reminded of an important safeguarding change that comes into force on 1 September 2026. The UK Government has confirmed that the supervision exemption within the definition of regulated activity has now been removed. This means that many volunteers who regularly work with children […]

Hundreds of thousands of young people across the UK could be missing out on money that is rightfully theirs, with more than £1.6 billion currently sitting in unclaimed Child Trust Fund (CTF) accounts. The UK Government has announced a new Child Trust Fund Taskforce, bringing together government departments and major financial providers to help reconnect […]

Young people aged 15–21 are being encouraged to apply for an exciting paid opportunity to become a Democracy Ambassador through the I Have A Voice (IHAV) Peer Education Programme. The programme is looking for enthusiastic young people who are passionate about making a difference in their communities and helping others understand the importance of democracy, […]

The Business Lincolnshire Social Economy Academy programme offers support to all organisations and groups operating in the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector within Greater Lincolnshire. It does this by hosting a range of fully funded events for the sector, and by signposting VCFSE organisations to other sources of support, both locally and […]

If you own, manage, or are responsible for a building, this message is for you. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is issuing a reminder to businesses, landlords and duty holders to review their evacuation procedures in line with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Under these regulations, the Responsible Person (the employer, building owner, or […]

Community groups and voluntary organisations in and around Beverley now have the opportunity to apply for funding through the Clean Air Solar Farm Community Benefit Fund. The fund, administered by Two Ridings Community Foundation, aims to support projects that make a positive difference to local communities. Funding is available for a wide range of activities, […]

Historic England has launched Round 3 of its History in the Making programme, offering grants of up to £15,000 for projects that enable underrepresented young people aged 13–25 to explore, celebrate and share hidden or overlooked local histories. Projects should be co-created with young people and delivered outside of school hours, using creative approaches such […]

Bogus websites operating as online pharmacies Humberside Police have been alerted to a new fraud, and Patients are being warned about online pharmacies that are using a hospital’s address and other details to sell prescription-only medicines NHS Humber Health Partnership said the fake websites were claiming to be based at Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital […]

Update from GOV.​UK for: The Charity Commission How to make changes to your charity’s governing document (CC36) Page summary: Find out how to make changes to your charity’s governing document. Change made: The guidance has been updated to clarify some legal requirements, and to improve usability. For example, some content has been separated into distinct […]

Community VISION is commissioned to deliver safeguarding training and support to Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations that provide services to residents across the East Riding of Yorkshire. Our safeguarding training provides an introduction to creating, promoting, and maintaining safer cultures within voluntary and community organisations. Training topics include: Understanding safeguarding and how […]

Deadline for this round is Friday 31st July 2026, 5pm The North Lincolnshire Council Plan sets out the key priorities for the area. The Better Care Fund (BCF) supports these priorities by enabling preventative approaches, promoting independence, strengthening community resilience, and reducing reliance on higher-level health and social care services. The funding provided will support […]

Voluntary and community sector organisations are invited to apply for funding through the new Ministry of Justice Women’s Diversionary Activity Grant Programme. The programme will provide around £26 million in grant funding between January 2027 and March 2029 to support services that help divert women aged 18 and over away from further involvement with the […]

Update from GOV.​UK for: The Charity Commission Regulators join forces to remind the public of their responsibilities when fundraising Page summary: The Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator have today published new, joint guidance to help people who want to raise funds for charity. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:01am, 12 June 2026

Community VISION continues to support the delivery of the Giving Time element of the AMICABLE research project (Addressing Mental health In Custody A Brief Learning Environment), which is currently taking place across seven prisons and community settings. As a delivery partner, Community VISION’s contribution focuses on volunteering. We support the recruitment, training and ongoing supervision of volunteers who become Problem Support Mentors, […]

The UK Government has announced a new £132.5 million Every Child Can programme, designed to ensure that all children and young people have access to high-quality enrichment opportunities, regardless of where they live or their background. The programme aims to: ✅ Halve the participation gap between underserved young people and their peers ✅ Fund activities […]