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 […]

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:  We’re living through one of the fastest technology shifts humanity has ever seen. The meteoric […]

Scam Alerts Protect your pension against fraudsters With less than a year to go until pensions are brought within scope of inheritance tax, a major pension company has issued a warning about the increased risk of scams. Fraudsters thrive on fear and uncertainty and they’re quick to exploit this type of rule change. Our pensions […]

The Youth Justice Board for England and Wales Interim Chair, Phil Bowen, has visited East Riding’s Youth Justice Service to hear about the service’s work with young people and victims of crime. Mr Bowen spent a day meeting the Youth Justice team, to hear about the ways in which the service supports young people – […]

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Chairman’s Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals, businesses, and projects that have made a significant impact on local communities. This year marks 26 years of celebrating excellence across the East Riding with the awards ceremony taking place on Tuesday, 12 May at Champney Treasure House, Beverley. The Chairman of […]

Business investment supports RSPB Bempton Cliff to reach record high visitor numbers RSPB Bempton Cliffs, one of the top visitor attractions in Yorkshire, has seen significant growth in visitor numbers following support from Invest East Yorkshire Business Support Services Team, with visitor numbers reaching an all-time high in 2025. Bempton Cliffs attracts thousands of visitors […]

What, if any, have been the challenges your organisation has faced over the last year? This is one of the questions we’re asking this year in the National Youth Sector Census, which is now open. By answering it, organisations across England help build a shared, national understanding of how youth work is delivered, funded and […]

Safeguarding Adults Board Communications New resources published! The SAB have developed and published 3 new guides which aim to support practitioners in their practice: Guidance on appropriate language This guidance is designed to support professionals on the appropriate use of language when safeguarding adults at risk of abuse and neglect. The guidance should be applied when […]

Children’s MARS Board Communication   Last chance to give your views on the Neglect Consultation We are re-opening the consultation on neglect to gather further views and feedback. North Lincolnshire are currently updating the neglect strategy and accompanying toolkit, and practitioner input is essential to ensure this work is informed by practice experience and reflects […]

Family Hubs are to replace Children’s Centres in providing families with advice and support from pregnancy to childcare, through to starting school and beyond. The Hubs will deliver joined-up services across health, family services, education, childcare, schools and the voluntary and community sector. They will help families to receive faster, earlier support – focusing on […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]