Welcome to Community First Yorkshire

We are the ACRE Network member for North, South and West Yorkshire, providing advocacy for rural communities and parish councils. We also provide practical support to voluntary and community organisations, and social enterprises in North Yorkshire (except in York) through our networks, projects, training and services. Our aim is to help you achieve your goals and better support your communities.

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Make 2025 your year for volunteering

Start 2025 with purpose – give back to your community and boost your wellbeing. Explore opportunities on our VINY (Volunteering in North Yorkshire) portal.

Search by location, interest, or cause, and connect with organisations.

Out now: the Ordinary Extraordinary Leaders podcast

The ninth episode of our Ordinary Extraordinary Leaders podcast series, Snakes on a Plane, is now available.

Listen to Mike Hickman our Leadership Development & Training Manager as he explores how bad incentives can undermine good intentions.

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