Networking events

Support and sharing to help you grow

We offer networking events for community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations and training events. View by month on our online events calendar.

Community Buildings Networks

Share ideas, resources and updates with members of committees who run community buildings and village halls in your area. Meet our two Development Officers who take care of the Community Buildings Networks.

Volunteer Network (VNET) meetings

If you want to become more effective and your organisation to get even better at what it does, these meetings are for you! A great opportunity for people responsible for volunteers and those seeking volunteers to network and gain support.  Contact Leah Furniss and Sandi Clark , Development Officers at Community First Yorkshire for more information (01904 704177).

Scarborough: Scarborough VNET meeting 23 Jan 10.00am – 12 noon

Selby: Selby VNET meeting 4 Feb 09:45am – 12 noon

Northallerton: Hambleton VNET meeting 6 Feb 9.45am – 12 noon

Richmond: Richmondshire VNET meeting 12 Feb 09:45am – 12 noon

Whitby: Whitby VNET meeting 27 Feb 10.00am – 12 noon

Leadership conversations

If you lead a voluntary or community-focused organisation, a team of staff or volunteers, or a community or charity project in North Yorkshire, you can help us to develop leadership development and support that works for you.

Join a focused discussion on your and your organisation’s leadership needs and complete our survey:

York: Tuesday 19 November, 10:00 – 11:30am, Priory Street Centre – for voluntary and community organisations across North Yorkshire.

Thirsk: Wednesday 11 December, 10:00 – 11:30am, Rural Arts – for chairs / trustees across North Yorkshire.

Scarborough: Friday 13 December, 10:00 – 11:30am, YMCA – for voluntary and community sector leaders in Scarborough, Whitby and coast.