Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE)
The VCSE sector is an important partner for statutory health and social care organisations and plays a key role in improving health and care outcomes for its communities, not only by delivering services but also by shaping their design and advocating for, representing and amplifying the voice of service users, patients and carers.
Humber and North Yorkshire VCSE Collaborative
The Humber and North Yorkshire Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Collaborative represents the wider VCSE sector and comprises of Place Leads from VCSE sector infrastructure organisations, the NHS, and the VCSE Collaborative staff team.
The VCSE Collaborative sits within the governance of Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership and is equal to the other Collaboratives of Mental Health, Primary Care, Acute and Community. Find out more about our work below and in our introductory video.
Find us on FutureNHS
Humber and North Yorkshire VCSE Collaborative has launched a workspace on FutureNHS, a free, secure collaboration platform for people in health and care, including Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector colleagues and volunteers.
As well as news and information from the VCSE Collaborative, you will find updates on our programmes of work, links to your local VCSE Assembly/Alliance, reports and case studies from VCSE sector organisations doing amazing things across our region.
How to get started on FutureNHSAccess the VCSE Collaborative FutureNHS workspace
There are a few steps to follow to join the VCSE Collaborative workspace.
1. Follow this link, which will take you to a sign-up page.
2. If you have the following email addresses @nhs.net / @.nhs.uk / @nhs.scot / @phe.gov.uk you can self-register on the platform. Once registered visit: https://future.nhs.uk/hnyvcsecollaborative
3. If you don't have an NHS email address, please complete the form below to be sent a link to join the VCSE Collaborative workspace.
4. If you have any questions, please email hnyicb.vcseteam@nhs.net
News and Updates
Chair appointment announced by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
We are pleased to confirm the appointment of Jason Stamp as the new acting Chair of NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, on an initial six-month basis.
Jason has been a Participant member of the Board since its inception and is the strategic lead for the development and integration of the voluntary sector into the work of the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership. He is also the SRO of the Partnership’s Workforce Transformation programme, Breakthrough HNY.
May 2025
Latest VCSE Collaborative newsletter now available
The latest newsletter from Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership’s Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Collaborative is now available. Issue 16 includes:
- Deadline for Cancer Research and Innovation Award Funding Scheme approaching
- Call for VCSE mental health providers to join forces
- Applications to join the Enhance Generalist Skills programme for Humber region
- Funding opportunity: Public Health Grassroots Awards
May 2025
Sporting foundations representing professional and community sports clubs across Humber and North Yorkshire have come together to raise the profile of mental health among players, staff and supporters in a groundbreaking new partnership.
By connecting sports communities with local mental health charities and health professionals, it’s also hoped there will be stronger links between clubs’ foundations and direct pathways to support, showcasing counselling, mental health training, and peer support networks.
May 2025
Training and Events
The following training and events are open to staff and volunteers of voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations based and operating in Humber and North Yorkshire.
To give you an opportunity to find out more about the Insight Bank, and how it can support your day-to-day work, there are a series of online sessions available throughout the Spring, where you can watch
a demonstration of it in action and ask any questions you may have.
• Wednesday 21 May 12-1pm
• Tuesday 24 June 12-1pm
To book a place at one of these sessions, please email: hnyicb.engagement@nhs.net
The Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance’s free cancer awareness sessions can teach you about what to look for, cancer prevention, the national cancer screening programmes, and much, much more.
Click here to book your place on one of these sessions
If you have any queries, please email the team at hny.cancerchampions@nhs.net or call 07519120809.
14 May – 12 – 1:30pm
24 September – 12 – 1:30pm
5 November – 12-1:30pm
This training is aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or
grade), peers and colleagues working in Health and Social Care roles who have caring responsibilities for staff – for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.
20 May, 11:30am – 12:30pm
27 June, 1pm – 2pm
25 August, 12:30pm
25 September, 9am
This session is for everyone, whether experiencing menopause or supporting someone who is. It covers what menopause is, why and when it occurs, and management strategies. Participants will learn to have supportive conversations about menopause and understand how partners, team members, or family can help provide the right support
8 May 2025, 5pm – 6.30pm
“What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger” said the famous philosopher Nietzsche. However after a trauma it doesn’t always feel like this but rather it can leave a person feeling battered and bruised. This workshop will support you to draw upon your strengths and to find new meaning in your past as well as your present and future. This will enable you to become more resilient and so when life throws other obstacles in your path you’ll feel more robust to deal with them and continue moving forward.
11 May, 10am – 5pm, Museum Gardens York
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), in
collaboration with various local organisations, including local voluntary,
community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations is supporting the York Health and Arts Mela multicultural festival, which is taking place on Sunday 11 May.
Justin Mazzotta (MSc) is a Director and the Lead Practitioner at a York-based organisation known as Partners in Dementia. The organisation aims to provide services that are practical and useful to people affected by dementia so they can live as well as possible with the condition. Their services are aimed at where there are gaps in service provision and respond to what local people affected by dementia have said they want
For joining instructions, please email: hnf-tr.hnydementia@nhs.net
VCSE organisations are invited to the first Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Conference from Humber and North Yorkshire Local Maternity & Neonatal System (HNY LMNS). This full-day event brings together professionals, service users, students, and community leaders to
reimagine how we can build truly inclusive and compassionate maternity and neonatal care. The event will include:
• Thought-provoking keynotes
• Lived experience stories
• Interactive breakout sessions
• Regional project showcases
• Space to connect, reflect, and take action
To give you an opportunity to find out more about the Insight Bank, and how it can support your day-to-day work, there are a series of online sessions available throughout the Spring, where you can watch
a demonstration of it in action and ask any questions you may have.
• Wednesday 21 May 12-1pm
• Tuesday 24 June 12-1pm
To book a place at one of these sessions, please email: hnyicb.engagement@nhs.net
Gain new qualifications through DN Colleges Group
DN Colleges Group is offering our colleagues and volunteers across Humber and North Yorkshire, the opportunity to gain new skills and qualifications through a bespoke online learning portal. This exciting offer is fully funded and open to all health, care and VCSE staff and volunteers across our system.
View full training programmeNews and Updates
Nature-based activity is effective therapy for anxiety and depression, study shows – April
Be part of life-changing health and care research – April
Workshop – Connecting youth voice and health engagement in North East and Yorkshire – April
Cancer Alliance announces further round of funding opportunities for research and innovation – March
Insight Bank for Humber & North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership launched – March
Celebrating Social Prescribing across Humber and North Yorkshire this Social Prescribing Day – March
Join the Yorkshire and Humber Generalist School: Applications open for 2025 cohorts – March
Report explore VCSE Community Transport provision across Humber and North Yorkshire – February
Useful Links
Inclusive Language Guidance – This document has been co-developed in partnership with a diverse group of colleagues to improve confidence around using inclusive language.
Health and Wellbeing – details of health and wellbeing offers open to anyone working in health and care across Humber and North Yorkshire, including colleagues working in social care, primary care, the NHS, independent providers and our voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.
Humber and North Yorkshire VCSE Collaborative
Our People
VCSE Collaborative Staff Team:Meet the VCSE Collaborative Staff Team
Gary Sainty - Head of VCSE
Penny Butcher - VCSE Programme Manager
Beckie Deamer-Brooke - VCSE Business Support Officer
Anna Boad - VCSE Collaborative Communications Lead
VCSE Collaborative Place Leads and NHS Representatives:
Jason Stamp - (Chair) Chief Officer, Forum
Alison Semmence - (Vice Chair) Chief Executive, York CVS
Dena Dalton - Head of Health Collaboration, Community First Yorkshire
Jamie Lewis - Chief Executive, Hey Smile Foundation
Jennifer Jonhson - Delivery Manager, Sector Support North East Lincolnshire Partnership
Lucy Stephenson - Joint Chief Executive, Citizens Advice North Lincolnshire
Debra Taylor - Joint Chief Executive, Citizens Advice North Lincolnshire
Sam Haward - Head of Community Services, North Yorkshire Place
Toni Yel - Assistant Director, Community Integration and Transformation
Our Plan
Our plan is to enable the potential and impact of the VCSE sector to be realised by being fully integrated into the planning, design and delivery of health and care across Humber and North Yorkshire; cementing the sector’s role as a key strategic partner.
The importance of the VCSE sector in the planning and delivery of health and care is highlighted throughout the NHS Long Term Plan.
Our Programmes of Work
- Community Transport
- Hospital Discharge
- Social Prescribing
- Volunteering
- Research Engagement Network (REN)
Our Documents
VCSE Collaborative Terms of Reference
Our Newsletters
- Issue 16 – May 2025
- Issue 15 – Feb 2025
- Issue 14 – Dec 2024
- Issue 13 – Oct 2024
- Issue 12 – Aug 2024
- Issue 11 – May 2024
- Issue 10 – Mar 2024
- Issue 9 – Jan 2024
- Issue 8 – Nov 2023
- Issue 7 – Sep 2023
- Issue 6 – Jul 2023
- Issue 5 – May 2023
- Issue 4 – Feb 2023
- Issue 3 – Dec 2022
- Issue 2 – Sep 2022
- Issue 1 – Jul 2022
Our Meeting Updates
- 10 Mar 2025 – Update
- 10 Feb 2025 – Update
- 13 Jan 2025 – Update
- 19 Nov 2025 – Update
- 14 Oct 2024 – Update
- 9 Sep 2024 – Update
- 12 Aug 2024 – Update
- 9 Jul 2024 – Update
- 8 Apr 2024 – Update
- 11 Mar 2024 – Update
- 12 Feb 2024 – Update
- 8 Jan 2024 – Update
- 11 Dec 2023 – Update
- 13 Nov 2023 – Update
- 10 Oct 2023 – Update
- 11 Sep 2023 – Update
- 10 Jul 2023 – Update
- 22 May 2023 – Update
- 13 Mar 2023 – Update
- 9 Jan 2023 – Update
- 5 Dec 2022 – Update
- 14 Nov 2022 – Update
- 10 Oct 2022 – Update
- 12 Sep 2022 – Update
- 8 Aug 2022 – Update
Our Events
We are busy planning our next event – come back soon to find out more.
Our Blogs
- Chair appointment announced by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
- VCSE Collaborative team showcase Volunteering for Health Programme to over 100 NHS Volunteer Services Managers at a national conference
- Celebrating Social Prescribing across Humber and North Yorkshire this Social Prescribing Day
- Yorkshire Ambulance Service and Healthwatch Hull report on the experiences of rough sleepers and those experiencing homelessness in Hull
- Social Prescribing Day 2024
- Celebrating the role of VCSE organisations ahead of NHS75
- VCSE Communications Webinar