21/02/2025
New Scarborough Town Council
In July 2024, following a Community Governance Review, we agreed to the creation of two new town councils within North Yorkshire: one for the currently unparished part of Harrogate and one for the currently unparished part of Scarborough.
In May, elections will be held to elect councillors to these new town councils.
We are holding an online meeting on the 5th March at 5pm for anyone who is interested in becoming a candidate or wants to know more about the new town council. See attached poster and feel free to share.
Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment survey – closes 2nd March
We’re currently refreshing the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment which is a statutory duty of each Health and Wellbeing Board and is essentially a statement of need for pharmaceutical services for the population of North Yorkshire. So we’re looking at things like locations of pharmacies, the services they deliver and whether there are any gaps in provision.
As part of this process, we have put a survey out to the public to seek their views on the pharmaceutical services they access. Our public survey is live and is open until the 2nd March. It only takes around 10 minutes to complete so it would be great if you would be able to promote within your networks, and complete if you’re residents of NY or York!
Here is the link for the survey and a poster that has been produced:
Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Survey 2025 | North Yorkshire Council
Yorkshire Sight Support Spring newsletter
Please see attached.
In Person Community Buildings Network Meetings – 2 dates
We’re excited to invite you to join us at Topcliffe and Asenby Village hall for our next Network meeting on Friday 7 March from 9.30am.
This extended meeting will delve into the barriers some individuals face when accessing community buildings, including those living with dementia or neurodiversity. We will also discuss best practices for recruiting and inducting new trustees.
Through interactive activities you will leave with a greater knowledge and understanding of how to write a role description as well as leaning new tools to help boost your marketing plans.
A thorough induction is vital to help retain your new trustees so we will also look at what is required as a minimum as well as how best to administer your induction process.
We will also hear from committee members of Topcliffe and Asenby Village Hall who will share insights into their developments and improvements and their success of using the Hallmaster booking system.
A light lunch will be provided for participants.
Community Buildings Network – Access Considerations And Trustee Recruitment - Community Support North Yorkshire
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We’re excited to invite you to join us at Monk Fryston and Hillam Community Centre, for our next Network meeting on Wednesday 19 March from 10am. At this extended meeting we will be introduced to Monk Fryston and Hillam Community Centre, hearing about its journey to become carbon neutral. Improvements at the centre include the installation of an air-source heat pump and a second battery to help with the storage of the energy from the solar panels.
We will also visit Monk Fryston Primary School to hear how they have been working to improve their carbon footprint. With the visit happening in Village Hall Week, we’ll also be celebrating the contribution of so many volunteers at the heart of successful community projects.
Community Buildings Network – Environmental Sustainability During Village Halls Week - Community Support North Yorkshire
Free Police-led Property Marking Session at Hunmanby Community Centre
Please see attached for more details
Citizens Advice Van – Dates and Locations for March
Local stops are at:
Thursday 6th Pickering Library 10.00 - 12.00
Wednesday 12th Kirkbymoorside Methodist Church 11.00 - 13.00 Friday 14th Filey Library 10.00 - 12.00
Friday 21st Hunmanby Community Centre 10.00 - 12.00
See attached for further information.
Woodsmith Foundation – Grants open now.
Just a reminder that the Young and Talented grant round and Expressions of Interests are now open closing at 10am on 31st October. We will review these on a rolling basis and would encourage people to apply as soon as they are able to. We have explained on the website that we strongly recommend applicants do not wait until the end of October to send Expressions of Interests as we will close for applications once the 2025 budget is allocated. (In 2024 we closed to applications by July).
Community Grants will again be open for 3 rounds again this year and the deadlines for accepting applications are 10am on 26th March, 16th July and 5th November. We have changed it slightly this year to include 3 upper limits groups can apply for £1,500, £5,000 and £10,000 to reflect rising costs and feedback.
There will also be further information produced soon breaking down the community grant application question by question and some funding tips to help applicants understand how our processes work.
Please do not hesitate to give me a call or send us an email ([email protected])
9. Trustees needed at Norton Library HIVE
This is a great opportunity to get involved with this thriving library and community hub. See attached advert – feel free to share.
10. Free Training: Understanding Full Cost Recovery – Book Now!
Are you confident that your organisation is securing enough funding to cover all its costs? Many charities and community groups struggle with funding shortfalls because they don’t factor in Full Cost Recovery (FCR) when applying for grants.
Join our free training session, designed to help you:
Understand what Full Cost Recovery really means and why it matters.
Learn how to accurately calculate your organisation’s full costs.
Explore funding models to ensure your financial sustainability.
Gain practical tools and templates to strengthen your funding bids.
Date: Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Online
Book your free place: Ticket Tailor link
Trainer: Nicky Ruddick, Community First Yorkshire, Nicky has 20 years of experience as a funding advisor, helping hundreds of voluntary organisations—including village halls, play areas, health and social care groups, and youth clubs—secure vital funding across North Yorkshire.
Places are limited, so book now to secure your spot! We encourage more than one representative from your organisation to attend—this will help embed learning across your team. Contact for further information Andy Shield [email protected]
Menopause Chat at Gallows Close, Scarborough – 27th February
We have a menopause and perimenopause chat on the 27th of this month with a qualified Gynaecologist and menopause specialist. It is free to attend and we are encouraging all ladies out there that feel they may be having symptoms, are struggling with symptoms or just want more information to join us. (see attached)
Yorkshire Fund is open – webinars and FAQs available.
The Communities Innovating Yorkshire Fund is open for applications until 23:59 on Sunday 23 March. We have updated our CIY Fund webpage with the following information:
• Updated FAQs document - this is a working document and will continue to be updated during the application periodhttps://y-pern.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CIYF-FAQs.pdf
Theme specific webinars - https://y-pern.org.uk/ciy-fund/
- Theme 5 'Communities in Their Places - Thursday 27 Feb, 1pm to 2pm
- Theme 1 'Collecting and Utilising Community Data' - Wednesday 12 March, 10am to 11am
Please get in touch on [email protected] to sign up for these sessions.
We will be sharing further updates as/when additional webinars are booked in.
What’s on at Malton Library – March 2025
Please find attached the March 2025 What’s On guide for Malton Library.
We have Carers Plus joining Sight Support for their monthly drop-in on Tuesday 25th March, 10am-12noon so please recommend to anyone who might find it beneficial.
Also, please be aware that we will be changing our library catalogue system in March so some services will be unavailable between 15th and 20th March. To find out more, please visit our website: New library management system: March 2025 | North Yorkshire Council
If you have any questions about our events or about library services including visits in or visits from the library, please get in touch. Telephone: 01609 534565
Email: [email protected]
Fortus Foundation – new grant fund launch
Fortus Foundation (www.fortusfoundation.co.uk), whose mission is around supporting communities, driving social impact, and fostering positive change, have just announced the launch of a new grant fund, which is targeted at small charities, community groups or schools in York or Scarborough. The idea being for projects that will make a difference and have a local impact.
For clarity, the criteria is:
A Yorkshire based charity, community group or school with a financial annual turnover of under £100k
Requesting funding for a specific project - not an extension of services
The link to the application form is Grant Application Form https://wkf.ms/3YXppPC
If you want to talk directly to someone at the Foundation about this fund, then please contact Matty Lewis [email protected]
15. Let's Dance Day with Kirkham Henry Arts on 2nd March 1pm-5pm – Free admission
Don’t forget that Kirkham Henry Performing Arts have their Let's Dance day on Sunday 2nd March at The Milton Rooms in Malton. It's a full programme of classes to get involved in or a chance to sit and relax and enjoy the music. See website Kirkham Henry Dance, Performing Arts and Community Hub or contact 01653 693310
Welcome to Burniston & Cloughton Village Hall's page! Please get in touch for info on upcoming events or to book the hall for any occasion.
