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Pop up cinema operator needed….
Our recent consultation with residents of all ages in Selby, Sherburn and Tadcaster has seen an overwhelming desire to have a cinema. As we don’t have a few million to build a cinema, we are

Storyteller needed….
A few years back I read an amazing novel, The Hakawati by Rabih Alameddine. Set in Beirut, it tells the story of the ancient Hakawati – master storytellers of the Middle East who would regale

Coffee with purpose
I was delighted to receive my order of coffee for the office this week, and even better – to support a local social enterprise in the process! York Menfulness have teamed up with Cloud Gate

New support for survivors of sexual violence
Survive is a York-based charity providing support to any person who has been impacted by child sexual abuse, rape or sexual assault. Complementing their existing counselling, trauma therapy and support services, Survive have recently launched

New Year Honours Award for Chief Exec of Explore York
Recognising a distinguished librarian who developed an innovative vision for York’s libraries and communities Fiona Williams, of Explore York Libraries and Archives was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s 2022 New Year’s

Supporting a local men’s organisation
We had a great time working with the team at Menfulness on their latest Impact Report. Menfulness brings men together to socialise, exercise and enjoy themselves whilst sharing their experiences in a supportive, impartial environment

400 residents have their say on Tadcaster
Our Community Artist Justin had a great day on Sunday talking to the local residents of Tadcaster about what events and activities they’d like to see in their town. A stall at the annual Christmas

Bring a little festive cheer via York Foodbank
York Foodbank is extremely grateful for the support of local people helping local people, ensuring that no one needs to go without food in times of hardship. Christmas can be challenging for many at the

New project to support women into careers
The excellent Kyra Women’s Project here in York have set up a new programme called LEAP, and are looking for participants to get involved. LEAP encourages learners, who are unemployed or economically inactive, to take

Social Vision supports local disadvantaged children this Christmas
I recently spoke to a member of staff at a local school, who informed me that a large number of their pupils did not receive Christmas presents. As a parent myself, I found this hard

Tell us what activities and events you’d like to see in your town
Social Vision is going to be delivering a series of free community events and activities in Selby, Tadcaster and Sherburn in early 2022. To help us understand what type of things you’d like to see

York’s Brightsparks agency proves you can make a profit and do good at the same time
York based Brightsparks creative agency specialises in behaviour change for social good. They work exclusively with social purpose organisations providing cutting-edge digital, marketing and creative services to help them grow and improve their services that