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FUNDING: for projects in Micklegate Ward, York
Grants of up to £3,000 are available for community groups in the Micklegate Ward to address current priorities, including: a neighbourhood shaped by the community a community where all generations are supported, looked after and
FUNDING: New or improved community facilities
Garfield Weston have a 60th Anniversary Fund available for community projects: We understand that communities need good facilities and that raising funds takes time and effort. For this reason our Weston Anniversary Fund will award
Supporting young people into learning and work opportunities
Supporting young people into learning and work opportunities For some sixteen year olds about to leave school, the idea of going to college or straight into work can feel very overwhelming. Some young people need
Cookery classes for little ones in York
Little Bites Cookery is a social enterprise that runs cookery classes for 2.5 yrs and upwards in the East area of York. Its founder, Penelope Henderson set up Little Bites cookery because there was nothing
New community project launches
Local businessman and social entrepreneur Neil Tappin, is setting up a new community project, encouraging people to think more socially. We met up with Neil to find out more: I am really excited and proud
Social Vision sponsors local community football club
Social Vision has provided Nike training tops and new footballs for the Wigginton Grasshoppers U-12s squad. Social Vision’s Joe Gardham said: “I love the fact that Grasshoppers have all ages, genders and abilities – they’re
Innovative community consultation for Castle Gateway York
Social Vision recently caught up with Phil and Helen from the MyCastleGateway project. Here’s a little information: When City of York Council decided to look at comprehensive improvements to the Castle Gateway area, they took
GoodGym: Community volunteering on the run
GoodGym is an amazing initiative (and registered charity) which combines running and fitness with community volunteering. We lift things that need to be lifted instead of lifting weights at the gym and we run to where
Youth Provision in Osbaldwick
City of York Council are looking for a provider who could deliver some Youth Provision in Osbaldwick to be funded via Osbaldwick Parish Council. This should seek to engage young people with wide range of
The future of Civil Society
Last night (6th December 2017) Bec and Joe from Social Vision attended York CVS’s AGM and heard a brilliant talk by Julia Unwin, former CEO of Joseph Rowntree Foundation here in York, and current Chair
Core funding for grassroots causes
Yapp Charitable Trust only offer grants to registered charities with a total annual expenditure of less than £40,000 who are undertaking work with their priority groups: Elderly people Children and young people aged 5 –
A gig with a difference
Tang Hall SMART are holding a bumper music gig on Saturday 11th November [6pm – 10pm] at York Barbican. Social Vision is supporting this event as we believe it’s of real interest to those of us
