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York Talk Money 26 June - 7 July 2023

20 June 2023

York Talk Money aims to support people who are struggling financially. Many of us are finding it more difficult to meet everyday expences due to the increase in cost of living.Advice services have come together to promote the support and resources available.We want to make sure people are:

Getting all the help they are entiltled to
Reduce their outgoings as much as possible
Get advice if they need assitaance

To do this:

Use a free independent benefits calculator to make sure you're n...

York Refugee Week 19th -25th June

20 June 2023

Celebrate Refugee Week with us from 19th-25th June 2023!

Please join us in celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.

This year’s theme is ‘compassion’ and there are lots of fantastic events and activities planned all over the City; please come along and show your support!...

Safeguarding Week 2023 - 19th to 23rd June

08 June 2023

Learning events, seminars and interactive sessions on safeguarding are being offered during Safeguarding Week.
From domestic abuse to hoarding, online safety to scams, the sessions are available for professionals as part of their personal development, and for residents for awareness. Sessions for professionals only are clearly marked.
View and book onto the Safeguarding Week 2023 sessions.
If you are concerned that someone may be being abused, please it to the police on 101 or at Working to...

Small Tasks at Home - Grant Opportunity

02 June 2023

The City of York Council provides handyperson, decorating, gardening and falls prevention services in York. There is also a garden assistance scheme for people in City of York Council social housing.
However it is recognised that the demand outstrips provision and that a range of tasks to help people manage their home needs to be available. The Small Tasks at Home grant programme provides the opportunity for community groups to identify what they could offer to meet these needs.
Applications...

Volunteers' Week - York CVS

01 June 2023

It’s Volunteers’ Week (1 – 7 June) and an opportunity to say the biggest THANK YOU to all our volunteers and to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contribution they make across our city! In this short video, we’ve joined voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across York to say thank you to our city’s Volunteers.Find out how to get involved and pledge support....

Applications for the 2023 Cultural Wellbeing Grants now open

30 May 2023

York-based charities, social enterprises, voluntary and community groups are being urged to apply for the 2023 Cultural Wellbeing Grants, with an overall fund of £26,775 available.
In a collaboration between Make It York and City of York Council, with funding made available via the Better Care Fund, organisations are being invited to apply to grants up to £6,000 to aid initiatives throughout the city which will reduce loneliness and isolation and combat mental ill-health.Application...

Carer Breaks Consulation - City of York Council

18 May 2023

We know caring can have an impact on your health and wellbeing and understand how difficult it can be. Breaks can make all the difference, and might include small regular opportunities for a break to longer more complex breaks and covers the whole spectrum in between.
We would like to make some improvements and are asking for your thoughts and feedback to help us with this. If you are a carer for an adult or child, please complete our survey.
Your feedback will support carers in York;

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Welcome to York Festival of Ideas 2023!

04 May 2023

York Festival of Ideas has unveiled its programme for 2023, based on the theme of ‘Rediscover, Reimagine, Rebuild’.
Tickets are available now for more than 150 mostly free events - online talks, discussions and performances plus a host of family-friendly activities.
The 2023 Festival programme can be viewed online and paper brochures are available at the Visit York Information Centre as well as at public libraries across the city.
Running from 2 to 15 June, the Festival presents a...