Social Vision

Edge Fund grant applications are open - 40 £1,000 grants are up for grabs! 🙌

Edge Fund is a grantmaking body with a difference: it supports efforts to achieve social, economic and environmental justice, and to end imbalances of wealth and power.

Edge Fund aims to fix the issues that exist within other funding bodies. The people at Edge Fund are passionate believers in 'participatory grantmaking', where the funder and the funded work together to decide where the money goes.

They fund small groups with the primary objective of creating long-term change in society by addressing the causes of injustice and inequality, and prioritise groups that struggle to get funding elsewhere.

Find out more and apply: https://www.edgefund.org.uk/apply_for_funding

Don't forget - if you have a business idea that could make Selby a better place to live, work and play, you could get up to £500 🙌

Wraparound support will include a personal business mentor, signposting, networking and masterclasses, and opportunities for additional funding to grow your idea.

Applications are now open - you can click the link below to find out more about the project and how to apply for a grant!

https://hyve-selby.co.uk/hyve-launches-in-selby/

Save the date - York Disability Week 2024 will run from Saturday 30th November to Saturday 7th December 🙌

You can now start thinking about planning events! The submission deadline is 24th October, but you can get in touch now with York: Human Rights City to discuss your ideas ❤️

Heard a buzz around York? 🐝

City of York Council has introduced the ‘Buzz About York’ campaign to promote biodiversity and cultivate green spaces that grow and thrive with wildlife 🌸

The Council will be planting trial flowerbeds across the city with perennial plants that are a good source of nectar 🌱

There will also be a reduced mowing programme in trial areas across the city, to improve habitats for a variety of flora, fauna, animals and insects, including the crucial bee population, by letting grass and flowers grow wild 🦋

Info 🔗: https://www.york.gov.uk/BuzzAboutYork

Amazing local charity York Unlocked is looking for Volunteer Stewards for their 2024 York Unlocked event on 5th & 6th October 🙌

Last year, 60 people helped to manage queues, chat to visitors and greatly enhance the weekend for the 14,000 visitors who attended.

There's lots of great reasons to sign up, including opportunities to experience unusual buildings (and get inside before everyone else!) and the ability to build your skills or develop new ones.

You can find out more about the role and apply here: https://york-unlocked.org.uk/volunteering

Could you use a £500 grant to help make Selby a better place to live, work and play? 🙌

Hyve is looking for 25 people in the Selby area who want to test setting up their own business with no financial risk ❤️

The business idea must be a social enterprise – meaning it must benefit a local community.

The project will run for a year, and applications are now open. Wraparound support will include a personal business mentor, signposting, networking and masterclasses, and opportunities for additional funding to grow your idea.

Apply Now at: www.hyve-selby.co.uk

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, via North Yorkshire Council

Looking for a new challenge?

North Yorkshire Sport are looking for an ambitious, passionate and committed individual to join their team as an Active Communities Manager.

The role will focus on a place-based approach to reduce inactivity and inequalities through movement, activity and sport.

You can find out more about the role here: https://northyorkshiresport.co.uk/latest/vacancies/active-communities-manager/

York Explore Library and Archive will be showcasing an exhibition called 'Such Snip Rip' involving the work of artist Kerry Fox.

Kerry Fox's art explores her personal journey as a mother & carer for a young adult with disabilities.

This exhibition creatively presents some ‘irregularities’ reported at York Union Workhouse in 1899, as well as other, ‘current’ issues for disabled people and their families.

You can see the exhibition on 12th, 13th and 14th July.

Find out more here:
http://sidbaility.net

Call for events ‼️

2024 sees the 19th 50+ Festival organised by YOPA - the York Older People’s Assembly ✨

It will take place across the city for 2 weeks between Saturday 21st September and Sunday 6th October and will involve events and skills, provide tasters of new activities, and generally aim to contribute to the wellbeing of older people ❤️

YOPA are looking for organisations who would like to get involved and offer events as part of the festival 🙌

If your group can offer an event, email the festival team on [email protected] or ring the Festival Co-ordinator on 07920 162034. The closing date is 21st July.

Are you a non-profit or social enterprise in York? 👀

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Have you heard of the Make Space for Girls Festival in Rowntree Park?

Organised by Friends of Rowntree Park, tons of fun, free events are going on this month in order to help reduce the drop off of park use as girls enter their teenage years.

There's plenty of events still to come including sports and fitness classes, art and craft workshops, music and dance performances, and more.

Events are aimed at girls 10-18, with some suited to younger, and women are also welcome at some sessions!

Find out more here: https://rowntreepark.org.uk/makespace/

The York Festival of Ideas 2024 is here until 14th June 🙌

This year the theme is 'The Power Of...' and there are over 200 mostly free in-person and online events designed to educate, entertain and inspire.

This year there are world-class speakers, performances, exhibitions, and family-friendly activities - so there should be something for everyone!

You can take a look at the programme here: https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2024/

Earlier this month celebrations took place as York Women's Counselling Service was awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 🙌

The award aims to recognise outstanding work by local volunteer groups which benefit their communities.

We're so pleased that the hard work of local charities is getting recognised. Click the link below to find out more!

Find out more: https://social-vision.org.uk/york-womens-counselling-service-awarded-the-kings-award-for-voluntary-service/

Are you supporting children with big exams coming up? 📚

Got some research to do? Looking for a space to get stuff finished? ✅

York Explore Library and Archive has a free quiet study area upstairs in their central library, with power sockets & free WiF - no need to book.

A good resource to know about in York!

Do you want to build an engaged community passionate about your cause? 🙌

If so, Media Trust's three-week TikTok Charity Academy is for you!

Working with industry-leading experts, this is a free, online training programme in July to boost strategy, confidence and creativity.

Find out more info here: https://mediatrust.org/communications-support/training-courses/tiktok-charity-academy/

York Explore Library and Archive is turning 10 🥳

To celebrate, they're having an evening of live music this weekend at right in the heart of the city ❤️

It sounds like a fab night, and all proceeds support our amazing library service.

You can nab your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/exploreyorklibrariesandarchives/1216274 #

It's Mental Health Awareness Week 💜

The theme this year is 'Movement: Moving More for our Mental Health.'

There are so many great organisations in York that help people to move more - such as Move Mates and York Bike Belles 🙌

You can find out more about how to get involved with here:

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week

Funding alert‼️

Applications are open for the 2024 Women and Girls Match Fund from Big Give 🙌

If your organisation improves the lives of vulnerable, disadvantaged or underrepresented women and girls - take a look at this match-funding offer. Last year over £1.2million was raised 👀

🔗: https://biggive.org/women-girls-match-fund/

✨Exciting project alert✨

Local community organisation York Bike Belles has been awarded a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for a brand new project 🙌

Take the Green Route launches in June 2024 and will support residents of all ages and abilities to tune into nature near where they live 💚

People taking part will meet, get to know and care for nature on their doorstep as they walk, wheel and ride on York’s Green Routes.

Find out more: https://yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreenroute/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR13JXcPoYPfMvK--3yekPaaIzArq_-h3Imc7-1QJ8Dn9ubQt_uteDJyDAE_aem_AXwbZFsaOCQJn5ln1UmFdfBkxszr8vfIMMO5ijuEOW3KiBlxl5gFY5pepNM1pv6RoWskkTt_SGmRAAhK9DVPF3XD

Bolshee Young Creatives is a new initiative for curious and adventurous young people who want to be creative in all sorts of ways and want to make things happen in York, including showcasing their musical talents 🎶

Booking is now open for Summer 2024 which will see the Young Creatives coming together to explore the idea of testimony ❤️

You can find out more about the project here: https://social-vision.org.uk/young-creatives-collaborate-with-york-studio-to-write-and-produce-original-music/

What do you think about Homestead Park? 🌲

Following our work last summer, we have now produced a report that seeks to understand the cherished aspects of the park and identify areas for improvement.

The ultimate objective is to position Homestead Park as the premier free-to-access green space in York, ensuring it continues to fulfil its original mission of inclusivity and accessibility.

You can find out more about the project and read our findings here:https://social-vision.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Executive-Summary.pdf

The Dragon Boat Race is back this summer ☀️

There will be a Gala on the North Bank of the River, where the public can watch the racing and enjoy the fun of stalls, competitions, music, and learning about local charities 🙌

Charities wishing to join the fun and take a pitch on the North riverbank can apply online - you do not need to be racing to have a stall!

It's a great way to get your message out there in the local community ❤️

Find out more: https://www.yorkrotary.co.uk/north-bank

Do you have any jobs you want to advertise? 🙋

Are you looking for vols? 👀

Any news you want to share with your community? 📰

If you're a VCSE org that operates in North Yorkshire, you can post in our newsletter for FREE 🙌

We have over 1,500 subscribers interested in good news, opportunities, and resources in and around York.

Just send 100 words and a pic to [email protected] ❤️

York Unlocked is looking for a volunteer PR Officer 👀

York Unlocked's focus is to open up a number of buildings of architectural significance in the City of York over a weekend each year.

They are looking for a Volunteer Public Relations Officer to take responsibility for and manage strategic communication to the public.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking to grow their local connections and support the wonderful work of York Unlocked!

🔗: https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/public-relations-officer-10

Two Ridings Community Foundation has invited any and all community organisations from across the region to pop in (on Zoom) and get to know each other.

Two Ridings will give you updates on new funding and answer your questions around it. It's a perfect opportunity for you to ask anything you like about funding, grants and finance.

The next event is on Wednesday 10th April at 2pm.

You can find out more details here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/two-ridings-learn-share-drop-in-tickets-769582631367

Friends of Severus Hill have come up with a wonderful idea to help raise awareness of the importance of saving Severus Hill 💚

They are challenging local young people to create artwork, photos, or short poems that highlight the importance of preserving Harry the Hedgehog's home, Severus Hill 🦔

These artworks and words will be used to create stunning banners that will decorate the site boundaries 🙌

Find out more: https://www.severushill.co.uk/harry

Joseph Rowntree Foundation enlisted our expertise to reimagine the iconic Homestead Park in York for the next century 🌲

We have now produced a report that seeks to understand the cherished aspects of the park and identify areas for improvement.

The ultimate objective is to position Homestead Park as the premier free-to-access green space in York, ensuring it continues to fulfil its original mission of inclusivity and accessibility 💚

You can read our findings here:https://social-vision.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Executive-Summary.pdf

Do you have any plans tomorrow?

Accessible Arts & Media have been been running arts and creative media learning projects in York since 1982.

There's a chance to see the wonderful work they do tomorrow, Saturday 16th March, in their showcase, from 1:30pm-3:15pm at Tang Hall Explore Library.

Expect singing, signing, and dancing! It's a relaxed performance, so there will be time between performances to have a break or grab coffee and cake ❤️

Info & RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=gSJ3BSLizUmY-HUBmnhmQ4PgVv9BNT9Jipeaspp4ynFUNExHMzIxU0c3R0ZQMExYRzJUMUhIUVZGQy4u

Do you know somebody or a group who have given up their time to tirelessly help others or have helped to Make a Difference in their community?

Nominations are now open for BBC York's Make a Difference Awards 2024.

The radio station wants to honour and recognise the unsung heroes and groups who go that extra mile.

And it's not just humans that are being recognised this year - new for 2024 is the Animal Award!

Nominations close soon - click the link to find out how to nominate!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3yrtgmkfHBbsXfQfYkJp7CF/make-a-difference