Make It York

Demonstrate your values with Good Business Charter accreditation. Show your commitment to ethical practices, employee wellbeing and sustainability. Join the York businesses leading by example. Get started: goodbusinesscharter.com/what-is-the-go…

York Residents’ Festival returns this weekend! Enjoy free access to iconic attractions, exclusive deals at your favourite food and drink spots, and discover hidden corners of York you’ve never explored. 📅 31 January & 1 February 2026 Find out more: visityork.org/resfest

A few minutes of fresh air could earn you rewards this January. With Better Points, simply log a short walk, wheel, run or cycle and you’ll earn entries into prize draws. There are 600 prizes worth a share of £1,200 waiting to be won. Get the free app: loom.ly/AEfsMf0

York is a UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts, recognised for digital creativity, innovation and storytelling. Local businesses and creatives can use the free UNESCO toolkit to showcase our city’s creative strengths. Download the toolkit: makeityork.com/culture/unesco

Bringing an event to York city centre? Spaces like Parliament Street, King’s Square and others are available to book for markets, performances, brand activations and more. A great way to reach locals and visitors in a central location. Check rates: makeityork.com/events/city-ce…

Fresh air can pay off this January 🚴‍♀️🚶 With the BetterPoints app, five minutes of walking, wheeling, running or cycling each day earns guaranteed points and entries into prize draws worth £1,200. Download the free app to get started: loom.ly/AEfsMf0

🚨🎉 York Residents’ Festival 2026 offers are now LIVE! visityork.org/resfest 🎉 🚨 From exclusive discounts at your favourite spots to free entry at iconic attractions, explore what's on offer now! 📆 Saturday 31 January & Sunday 1 February

This January a little fresh air can win you a share of £1,200 with Better Points. Simply by walking, wheeling, running or cycling for just 5 minutes a day, you’ll earn guaranteed points and entries into prize draws. Download the free app to get started: loom.ly/AEfsMf0

Want to work with schools and inspire the next generation? 🎨 York’s cultural education directory helps creative and heritage organisations connect with educators across the city. A simple way to support learning through culture. Discover more: makeityork.com/culture/reach-…

Get active in York this January and win daily prizes with BetterPoints. 🎉🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Log an outdoor activity each day this January and you could be one of 20 daily prize winners, just for walking, cycling or taking the bus around York. 🌿✨ 👉 loom.ly/AEfsMf0

Happy New Year from Make It York! Thank you to everyone who helped make 2025 a year of collaboration, creativity and celebration across our city. We look forward to what’s ahead in 2026. ✨

Get recognised for doing business the right way. The Good Business Charter celebrates organisations committed to fair pay, wellbeing, and sustainability. Join the growing number of York businesses setting the standard. Learn how to get accredited: goodbusinesscharter.com/what-is-the-go…

🎄 Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from everyone at Make It York 🎄 We hope your day is filled with joy, celebration and special moments with loved ones ✨

We’re on the good list this Christmas 🎄 We’re proud to be accredited by the Good Business Charter — a trusted mark of responsible business 🌍 Look out for the GBC stamp and shop ethically: t.ly/xUJ5W #GoodBusinessMatters

York is proud to be a UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts, celebrating digital innovation and creativity. Local businesses and organisations can use our free toolkit to align with York’s global identity. Explore the toolkit: makeityork.com/culture/unesco

🎄 Last chance to visit York Christmas Market 2025! Make the most of your last chance to soak up the festive atmosphere in the heart of the city, with seasonal stalls, delicious food and plenty of Christmas cheer until 21 December. 🎁✨ Plan your visit: visityork.org/christmas

Planning an event in the heart of York? Book city-centre spaces like Parliament Street, King’s Square and more – ideal for markets, performances and activations. See rates and availability: makeityork.com/events/city-ce…

Looking to connect with schools through culture? York’s cultural education directory links creative and heritage organisations with educators across the city. A brilliant way to support learning and inspire young minds. Explore now: makeityork.com/culture/reach-…

Experience the magic of York Christmas Market 🎄 From 13 Nov–21 Dec, the city centre comes alive with festive stalls, seasonal treats and twinkling lights. Open daily 10:30am–7pm Plan your visit: visityork.org/christmas

Join the movement for responsible business. The Good Business Charter recognises organisations committed to ethics, fair pay, and sustainability. Show your values. Get accredited: 👉 goodbusinesscharter.com/what-is-the-go…