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.
News and Updates
National funding awarded to support Youth Volunteering across Humber and North Yorkshire
Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has been awarded a grant as part of Volunteering for Health to maximise the benefits of volunteers as a vital resource in delivering health and social care nationally and locally, whilst strengthening volunteering infrastructure.
4 October 2024
The latest Humber and North Yorkshire VCSE Collaborative newsletter is now available to read
The lastest newsletter includes, free training, events and resources for the VCSE sector, as well as VCSE case studies, Menopause Awareness Month and Stoptober events and resources. You’ll also find key dates, reports and opportunities for your VCSE sector organisation too.
04 October 2024
Power of Music (POM Fund) Fund Launched – Centre of Excellence opportunity
As part of the Power of Music Fund, and supported by the Rayne Foundation, this new centre will focus on enhancing the health and social care workforce’s ability to integrate music into dementia care.
1 October 2024
Humber and North Yorkshire VCSE Collaborative
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 Documents
Our Newsletters
Our Meeting Updates
- 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 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
Jane Colthup - Chief Executive, 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 Programmes of Work:
Green Social Prescribing Green Social Prescribing helps connect people with the outdoors and nature, bringing with it a huge range of mental and physical health benefits. Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has recently completed its work as a ‘test and learn’ site for Green Social Prescribing, one of only seven sites across England. A huge amount of learning has been captured, alongside valuable evidence that shows the significant impacts that outdoor and nature activities can have on those with mild to moderate mental ill health.
Research Report: Contribution of the VCSE sector The VCSE Collaborative commissioned a report, produced by Durham University, which outlines how Humber and North Yorkshire's VCSE sector continues to provide a lifeline to people and communities at a grassroots level. The 2023 report shows that there are an estimated 13,790 VCSE sector organisations (registered and unregistered) across Humber and North Yorkshire with an economic value of £1.5 billon and estimated value of £3.5 billion when considering added and social value.Read the research findings
Skill Up – Community Organisers Programme Pilot Creating space for black, Asian and minoritised ethnic people is vital for the continuation of support provided by historically white institutions. That’s why the VCSE Collaborative commissioned an upskilling and community organising development programme specifically for black, Asian and minoritised ethnic community organisers called ‘Skill Up’. The focus is on upskilling and developing peer support networks to help tackle some of the challenges and barriers that exist around Hull and North Lincolnshire.
Useful links for the VCSE sector
Free Personalised Care training for your organisation
Equip your staff and volunteers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to help individuals get more involved in decisions about their care.
Access Personalised Care TrainingInclusive Language Guidance now available to download
This document has been co-developed in partnership with a diverse group of colleagues to improve confidence around using inclusive language.
Download Inclusive Language GuidanceDid you know you can access free training for your staff and volunteers?
Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has a full programme of free events and training that all VCSE sector staff and volunteers can access.
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