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Welcome to the Community First Yorkshire Gateway for training, networks and events.
Do you want to find out about current practice in the community and voluntary sector, access leadership development and support, get yourself trained or stay well connected?
Community First Yorkshire offers a range of conferences, workshops and network events. Explore our Learning and Resources area for policies, toolkits and supporting information.
Stay up to date with our latest events and resources.
Are you puzzled or concerned about the further reopening of halls from the 17 May? Then come along to our webinar on 12 May https://bit.ly/3vn1bg7
The further easing of restrictions from 17 May throws up lots of questions for village halls & community buildings. To help answer these and guide you through, we are hosting a webinar on 12 May for all halls in N,W,S Yorkshire & York https://bit.ly/3vn1bg7 #RoadmapOutOfLockdown
Upcoming Training & Events
May 6, 2021
Event aims Being a good trustee is critical to the success of your organisation. If you want to become more effective and help your organisation to become even better at what it does, then this event is for you! In...
£0 - 24
May 6, 2021
Event aims This is a space for charity finance staff to meet with others in a similar role. To ask questions and share good practice, information, advice and tips on all areas of voluntary sector finance. We recognise that you...
Free
May 10, 2021
Event aims Safeguarding: it’s everyone’s responsibility to protect people from harm or abuse. You may think safeguarding isn’t an issue for your organisation or group, but it can affect anyone and it is best to be prepared. This workshop focuses...
£0 - 24
May 12, 2021
Event aims: The webinar will address any questions or concerns you have in relation to the re-opening of your hall from the 17 May. Who should attend? Trustee and committee members of community buildings and village halls in North, South,...
Free
May 19, 2021
Event aims How do you submit an eye-catching, outstanding application and stand out from the crowd to secure that grant? The National Lottery Community Fund is open for Reaching Communities funding. Competition for funding will be tough as applications are...
£0 - 24
May 19, 2021
Event aims To bring together treasurers of voluntary and community organisations across North Yorkshire to share good practice, information, advice, tips and thoughts on all aspects of being a treasurer. Who should attend? This is a network meeting for both...
Free
May 12, 2021
Event aims: The webinar will address any questions or concerns you have in relation to the re-opening of your hall from the 17 May. Who should attend? Trustee and committee members of community buildings and village halls in North, South,...
Free
May 20, 2021
North Yorkshire VCS Leaders Group meeting Thursday 20 May 2-4pm All voluntary group and charity leaders are invited to these meetings. The North Yorkshire VCS Leaders meeting is made up of colleagues from voluntary and community groups and social enterprises...
Free
May 6, 2021
Event aims This is a space for charity finance staff to meet with others in a similar role. To ask questions and share good practice, information, advice and tips on all areas of voluntary sector finance. We recognise that you...
Free
May 19, 2021
Event aims To bring together treasurers of voluntary and community organisations across North Yorkshire to share good practice, information, advice, tips and thoughts on all aspects of being a treasurer. Who should attend? This is a network meeting for both...
Free
May 20, 2021
Event aims To bring together treasurers of voluntary and community organisations across North Yorkshire to share good practice, information, advice, tips and thoughts on all aspects of being a treasurer. Who should attend? This is a network meeting for both...
Free
June 8, 2021
Event aims The aim of the network meeting is to provide a forum for community building and village hall trustees across Craven to network and share information, advice, tips and thoughts on all aspects of running a hall. Who should...
Free
June 9, 2021
Event aims The aim of the network meeting is to provide a forum for community building and village hall trustees across Hambleton to network and share information, advice, tips and thoughts on all aspects of running a hall. Who should...
Free
June 9, 2021
Event aims The aim of the network meeting is to provide a forum for community building and village hall trustees across Harrogate to network and share information, advice, tips and thoughts on all aspects of running a hall. Who should...
Free
May 6, 2021
Event aims Being a good trustee is critical to the success of your organisation. If you want to become more effective and help your organisation to become even better at what it does, then this event is for you! In...
£0 - 24
May 6, 2021
Event aims This is a space for charity finance staff to meet with others in a similar role. To ask questions and share good practice, information, advice and tips on all areas of voluntary sector finance. We recognise that you...
Free
May 10, 2021
Event aims Safeguarding: it’s everyone’s responsibility to protect people from harm or abuse. You may think safeguarding isn’t an issue for your organisation or group, but it can affect anyone and it is best to be prepared. This workshop focuses...
£0 - 24
May 19, 2021
Event aims How do you submit an eye-catching, outstanding application and stand out from the crowd to secure that grant? The National Lottery Community Fund is open for Reaching Communities funding. Competition for funding will be tough as applications are...
£0 - 24
May 25, 2021
Event aims Successful collaborations can achieve more than working alone, and help voluntary and community groups deal with the unique challenges the sector is facing today. Collaborative working can range from informal networks to formal agreements, or partnerships. This training...
£0 - 24
June 9, 2021
Event aims A strong board is one of the hallmarks of an effective charity. But how do you get from good to great, or from ‘survival to success’? This workshop builds on trustee basics to help organisations move towards greater...
£0 - 24
June 9, 2021
May 20, 2021
June 30, 2021