Community First Yorkshire

James and Ryan from Latch talked about their amazing work in Leeds to renovate and provide affordable homes and training opportunities. 

The Flanagan family shared how their life was changed when they moved into a community led home built by Hudswell Community Charity. 

Chris speaks about the opportunities for community led housing within the National Parks and the North York Moors. 

Dave talks about the benefits of community shares and how they can help community led housing projects raise capital and local support. 

Duncan Hayes shares how custom and self-build homes can meet local needs and be a sustainable model for community led housing. 

James and Ryan from Latch talk about their amazing work in Leeds to renovate and provide affordable homes and training opportunities. 

The Flanagan family share how their life was changed when they moved into a community led home built by Hudswell Community Charity. 

Chris talks through the process of developing affordable housing. 

Miranda from Community First Yorkshire speaks to the Adult Rising Stars of Rothwell, a local group that contains a mixture of past am-dram society members and two groups that teach dancing and singing to young and older children.  Miranda went to visit them late last year and they were practising for their upcoming show. This was an opportunity for all three groups to showcase what they had learnt...

This village halls week we talks to Jonny Kelly, the marketing and developments officer at Marsden Mechanics village hall. He discusses the different types of events and shows the hall has been the venue for and gives inspiration for other halls considering hosting similar activities.

Hear from Ray Newton as he chats about how, as a community,  Monk Fryston and Hillam rise to the challenge of tackling climate change at a local level.

Hear from Debbie at Worsall village hall speak about the challenges and benefits of their green energy. They have a Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP), solar panels and smaller panel heaters to help with ambient temperature issues. She talks about their funding, how well they work and gives her top tips to other communities looking into changing their heat source.

Colleen talks to Frank Colenso from Hovingham who has installed Electric Vehicle Charging points.

Development officer and village halls adviser Leah Furniss talks to Jonathan Cowap on BBC Radio York about the importance of village halls and the role of ACRE's Domesday Book in preserving this snapshot in time. 

Colleen, is originally from South Africa and now lives in North Yorkshire, she talks about her experiences of loneliness over Christmas . To hear more stories about loneliness from the Voices of North Yorkshire, see here.  

Karen, from  near Scarborough in North Yorkshire talks about her experiences of loneliness and how it affects her living in a rural village and not driving. To hear more stories about loneliness from the Voices of North Yorkshire, see here.  

Miranda, lives in Catterick,  in North Yorkshire and talks about her experiences of loneliness and how it affects her. To hear more stories about loneliness from the Voices of North Yorkshire, see here.  

Alex, from Scarborough in North Yorkshire talks about his experiences of loneliness and how it affects him. To hear more stories about loneliness from the Voices of North Yorkshire, see here.  

On October 26, Jenny Laycock, our Head of Projects, talked to Jonathan Cowap on BBC Radio York to talk about how we can mark Remembrance Day 2020; sharing the legacy of our Ex-Forces Support North Yorkshire project and Unsung Heroes: Their Stories.

Our Employment Advice Service (EAS) with qualified HR professionals has a long established reputation. We can help you with affordable, tailored and practical HR support. In this episode we talk about redundancy and the basics of what employers need to think about when considering redundancy. For more information or to get support from our EAS team, please contact employment.advice@communityfirsty...

"I just see it as friendship" - Hilary describes how helping a neighbour out has made a meaningful difference in their lives and how one small gesture can help tackle loneliness. 

Our Rothwell Community Builder, Miranda Foster, shares her thoughts on staying connected during Covid-19.

'I am in a position to help someone else'. Listen to Dewi Winkle, our Health Partnerships Manager, about how his background influenced his decision to volunteer and how anyone can make a difference in their communtiy, no matter how small. 

'There is always a person at the end of this piece of work'.  Leah Furniss, development officer for Community First Yorkshire, tells us about her volunteering for Two Ridings Community Foundation, why she does it, any challenges that arise and busts some preconceptions on volunteering!