Lone working: Protect those working alone
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have published guidance on lone workers who can be at greater risk of harm as they may not have anyone to help or support them if things…
Amy Hallett
New report outlines potential for volunteering in social care across Humber and North Yorkshire
As part of National Volunteers Week 2025, the Humber and North Yorkshire (HNY) Volunteers at the Heart of the System group that form part of the Breakthrough Workforce Transformation programme has published…
Third Sector Trends 2025
This important survey, running since 2010 and repeated every three years, explores how voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises, cooperatives, societies, and amateur sports clubs operate and plan for the future. By…
INTERACT2 Loneliness and Isolation Study
Loneliness and social isolation can affect people of all ages and from all walks of life. The Measuring Loneliness (INTERACT) study aims to map loneliness at borough and city level to highlight…
HEALTHY HEARTS: Do you know your numbers?
Did you know that untreated high blood pressure and high cholesterol significantly increases your risk of having a heart attack or stroke? When did you last have your blood pressure or cholesterol…
Charity Digital give overview on Beneficiary Feedback Mechanisms
Charity Digital give an overview on how charities must build trust with service users by adapting services to their evolving needs. Beneficiary feedback mechanisms (BFMs) play a vital role in this process,…
New report on the value of Community Centres
New Local have published a report that looks at how community centres support people and bring communities together across the UK. It shows what could be done to keep them going and…
Celebrating 40 Years of HACA’s Legacy
The Hull Afro Caribbean Association (HACA) proudly marks its 40th anniversary on 11th May 2025, celebrating four decades of community service, cultural pride, and meaningful impact. This milestone reflects the dedication of…
Free Coaching Offer for the VCSE Sector
Paul Hamnett from HKR Foundation is currently undertaking a professional coaching qualification with the goal of becoming an accredited coach, offering support to individuals aiming to achieve professional or personal development goals….
Community Recovery Fund Awards
Hull City Council was allocated funding from the Ministry of Communities, Housing and Local Government (MHCLG) in response to the violent disorder that took place across late summer 2024. A proportion of…
Mental Health Awareness Week
Sent on behalf of Hull Safeguarding Children Partnership: This week is Mental Health Awareness Week (12 – 16 May 2025) and this year’s campaign is focused on the power of community to…
National Lottery Community Fund Launching Solidarity Fund this Summer
The National Lottery Community Fund’s (NLCF) attended the 2025 Black Health Inequalities Summit. David Knott CEO at NLCF emphasising the importance of community-led solutions in addressing systemic health disparities faced by Black…
