Alison Semmence

Our volunteers can make a huge difference to the lives of families in York. To find out more about volunteering with us, contact support@homestartyork.org or 07519 976946 and come along to our coffee and information sessions next week. Recruiting now for our March training

Ethnic Minority Research Inclusion is promoting a survey of access to GP services in York for minoritised ethnic groups and would like to hear from people in York. The survey is open to all, but they really want to hear from minority communities: forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

Great news for this fab project 🥳

💬 Loneliness is Real: With 1.4M older people feeling isolated in the UK, homeshare is a lifeline. By matching older adults with companions, it reduces loneliness and fosters friendship. ❤️ Find out more at york.gov.uk/HomeshareYork #HomeShareWeek2024 #ItsAHomeShareThing

♻️What a load of rubbish♻️ We’re all set up for our internal recycling event exploring the recycling process from start to finish and sharing some top tips you can do both in the office and at home. #yorkenvironmentsweek #recycleyork

Please help us ensure all communities across York & North Yorkshire have their say on the priorities for policing, fire and tackling crime by taking part in the consultation: YourPoliceandFire.com

Are you or someone you know aged 66 or over? Pension Credit could give you extra financial support. Check your eligibility here 👉gov.uk/pension-credit #PensionCredit #WinterFuelPayment #PensionCreditWeekOfAction @AgeUKYork @OcayYork @YorkCVS @AgeFriendlyYork @cabyork

Short term contracts make it difficult to retain staff too. Low salaries and no job security. Thank goodness we have the rosy glow at the end of the day though!

We're a #ConferenceCentre based in the heart of #YorkCityCentre with rooms to seat 8 to 150 people. Even better, we're a 10-minute walk from #YorkRailwayStation and next to a small pay-and-stay car park. Get in touch with our team today to arrange your next event! Link in bio.

Introducing York Community Fund—a partnership with the @CityofYork, @YorkCVS, @jrf_uk, @YorkTogether and Two Ridings. Supporting York's community with grants for equality, affordability, climate action, and health and wellbeing. #YorkCommunityFund

This is my favourite space at the Priory Street Centre- full of character, light and airy.

Today, we're launching our new video, 'The power of local infrastructure'. Filmed at our conference last month, we spoke to members and partners about the importance of collective voice. Watch it here: youtu.be/PKRAhJNrX7Y?si…

Have you ever thought about volunteering? Would you like to learn new skills, make new friends and support parents with young children in York? If you are interested in doing something life changing a few hours a week get in touch to find out more #VolunteerYork #HomeStartYork

York General Election Hustings event, Monday 17th June, 2pm to 4pm at the Central Methodist Hall, St Saviourgate, York. Organised by YOPA and AgeUK York, raising issues affecting older people of York Central & York Outer constituencies. All welcome. @AgeUKYork

Yesterday, some of our team attended the @VolunteerInYork @YorkCVS ‘Let’s Celebrate! York Volunteers 2024’ event at the @guildhallyork, to say a huge thank you to #Yorksvolunteers and everything they do for our city, as part of Volunteers’ Week 2024. #volunteersweek

It was lovely to spend the afternoon with some of the amazing volunteers we are lucky to have in York. Thank you for all you do.