York Talk Money campaign urges people #Start the conversation to make the most of their money. Don’t miss out on support, be savvy with your bills ths summer. York Talk Money is back from Monday 6 July to Friday 17 July 2026 —and it’s here to help you make the most of your money. Thousands of people in York are missing out on benefits and financial support they’re entitled to. With the cost of living still high, it’s more important than ever to make sure your fina...
Read moreThe Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) has been made available to local authorities (LAs) in England to support low-income households.City of York Council Crisis and Resilience Community Grant Programme 2026/7 will support ‘Resilience Services’ that contribute towards improving the financial resilience of individuals. Financial resilience refers to the ability of individuals to withstand and recover from financial shocks – such as sudden income loss or unexpected expenses. The pu...
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We invite you to a week of exhibitions, films, talks, workshops, dancing, tea & chats – and much more. Over 60 events, most in step-free venues, many free, some fundraising, a few online. Enjoy creating your personal YIWW programme as you weave through the week’s events!Our hope is that YIWW, alongside thousands of other IWD activities, is part of a multitude of women’s voices, weaving together across cultures and nations and inspiring us all to keep on working towards a pe...
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Each year a group of individuals and organisations from across the city, supported by York Human Rights City Network , come together and volunteer their time to help organise York Disability Week. The week-long programme of activities celebrates United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities here in York.
The UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities is held on 3rd December each year, within Disability History Month. It promotes the human rights and well-being of people...
Saving Grace Clinic is a UK‑wide specialist in drug & alcohol rehabilitation, operating out of Middlesbrough and collaborating with a network of fully‑CQC‑regulated rehab centres....
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City of York Council is proud to introduce York’s new Neighbourhood Caretakers - a team that looks at improving public spaces, supporting community-led action, and putting pride in our city.
The dedicated team will work closely with residents, councillors, and volunteers to deliver visible improvements in local areas — from removing weeds and street cleaning to supporting biodiversity and climate resilience projects.
Backed by an annual £150,000 investment, the Neighbourhoo...
As part of work to make York more accessible, City of York Council and 55 city-wide partners are launching a scheme to give more people a seat or toilet.
‘For Your Convenience’ partners display stickers in their windows. These invite customers and visitors who have a disability, a long-term health condition or frailty, to use the locations’ seats and/or toilets without obligation or the need to make a purchase.
This improved scheme follows feedback from a consultation by Ci...
New Mental Health Roadmap Resource on Live Well York – A new resource to help navigate mental health support available across YorkThe Communities and Prevention Team in City of York Council are excited to roll out the launch of the Mental Health Roadmap, an interactive resource to be hosted on the Live Well York website which aims to help people access information and support about how they can find their way to better mental health and a good life.
The LAC Team have led this work and co-...