Advice
According to what sort of help you need there are many places to turn to for advice and support.
Some of you will already be linked to umbrella organisations such as NODA, Making Music or the Keep
Fit Association who have developed a specialist Artform service over the years, some have officers
working for them, some may offer member 'perks' such a insurance deals, or have a resource library
you can tap into. Others of you will know your local Arts Development Agency or the Arts Development Officer at the council who may also be able to help with advice. Then across York and North Yorkshire
there is a network of Local Infrastructure Organisations or LIOs which are an excellent resource for
voluntary organisations. Locally known as the CVS or Volunteer Bureau you will find that they offer
training and advice on issues that affect all voluntary groups – such as legislation compliance, setting
up a group, writing constitutions, becoming a charity, being a trustee etc. The Voluntary Arts Network
and Voluntary Arts England have been supporting the voluntary and amateur sector for many years and
their websites are a mine of information.
We have grouped the different places you can turn to for support and advice in a way we hope will be helpful.
And don’t forget that there may be other groups in the Celebrate! network who could help you – why not check
out the members section?
Arts in Richmondshire
AiR promotes the arts in and around Richmondshire.
www.artsinrichmondshire.org
Rural Arts North Yorkshire
Chrysalis Arts
Create- Scarborough
ACRE – Action with Communities in Rural England
The national umbrella organisation of the Rural Community Action Network. Supports sustainable rural community development.
www.acre.org.uk
Association of Charitable Foundations
Represents all trusts and foundations in the UK. Promotes good practice in grant making and the effective working of trusts and foundations.
www.acf.org.uk
Association for Research in the Voluntary and Community Sector
Acts as a resource for those interested in research in or on community organisations. Produces a bulletin of research news and maintains a database of community research
www.arvac.org
Charities Aid Foundation
Sign up for a free e-fundraising profile if you are a UK-registered charity.
www.cafonline.org/
Charity Choice
The Charity Choice A to Z lists provide links to thousands of UK charities and non-profit organisations who can provide information on all aspects of charity work, from charity formation, fund raising and events to voluntary work and numerous other issues and causes.
www.charitychoice.co.uk
Charity Commission
Produces a range of publications which provide information about charity law, recommended best practice and duties of charity trustees, also available in audio format. Charities can also submit annual updates online.
www.charity-commission.gov.uk/
Community Matters
National Federation for Community Organisations. Provides advice, training and consultancy. Publications available for purchase
www.communitymatters.org.uk
Community Sector Coalition
Advocates the role of the community sector within society.
www.communitysectorcoalition.org.uk
CSV (Community Service Volunteers)
Volunteering and training organisation. CSV Action Desks work within BBC Local Radio Stations to get your message across. CSV works with thousands of charities and community organisations to encourage listeners to get informed, be inspired and take action.
www.csv.org.uk
Do-It (Volunteering)
The only national database of volunteering opportunities in the UK
www.do-it.org.uk
GoldStar
Promoting good practice in managing volunteers from socially excluded groups
www.goldstar.org.uk
Guidestar UK
Provides a single, easily accessible source of detailed information about every charity and voluntary organisation in England and Wales
www.guidestar.org.uk
Help
Online fundraising, donation and sponsorship service for registered charities
www.help.co.uk
National Council for Voluntary Organisations
Largest umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in England.
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
Includes a section specifically for small organisations:
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/smallorganisations.asp/
NAVCA- National Association of Voluntary and Community Action
NAVCA is the national voice of local third sector infrastructure in England. Searchable directory of Community and Voluntary Sector nationwide, and Trainers and Consultants Direct.
www.artsinrichmondshire.org
Rural Arts North Yorkshire TEST
AiR promotes the arts in and around Richmondshire.
www.ruralarts.org/
Arts in Richmondshire TEST
AiR promotes the arts in and around Richmondshire.
www.artsinrichmondshire.org
Rural Arts North Yorkshire TEST
AiR promotes the arts in and around Richmondshire.
www.ruralarts.org/
Arts in Richmondshire TEST
AiR promotes the arts in and around Richmondshire.
www.artsinrichmondshire.org
Rural Arts North Yorkshire TEST
AiR promotes the arts in and around Richmondshire.
www.ruralarts.org/
North Yorkshire Forum for Voluntary Organisations (NYFVO)
[serving all of York and North Yorkshire]
Crayke House, Birch Way, Easingwold Business Park,
Stillington Road, Easingwold, York YO61 3FB
tel: 01347 825710
fax: 01347 824246
email: nyfvo@nyfvo.org.uk
website: www.nyfvo.org.uk
Craven Voluntary Action
33 Coach Street, Skipton BD23 1LQ
tel: 01756 701056
fax: 01756 701611
email: info@cravenva.org.uk
website: www.cravenva.org.uk
Volunteer Centre Craven
33 Coach Street, Skipton BD23 1LQ
tel: 01756 701648
fax: 01756 701648
email: info@cravenvb.co.uk
website: www.cravenvb.org.uk
South Craven Community Action
The Bungalow, Holme Lane, Crosshills, Keighley BD20 7RL
tel: 01535 634588 / 630003
fax: 01535 639044
email: info@sccaco.com
website: www.sccaco.com
Easingwold Community Care Association
Police House, Church Hill, Easingwold Y061 3JX
tel: 01347 822875
fax: 01347 822875
email: edcca@btconnect.com
Northallerton & District Voluntary Service Association
Community House, 10 South Parade, Northallerton DL7 8SE
tel: 01609 780458
fax: 01609 770570
email: hazel.kirby@ndvsa.co.uk
Stokesley & District Community Care Association
Town Close, North Road, Stokesley TS9 5DH
tel: 01642 710085
fax: 01642 710085
email: stk-cca@tiscali.co.uk
website: www.stokesleycca.org.uk (coming soon)
Thirsk, Sowerby & District Community Care Association
14a Market Place, Thirsk Y07 1LB
tel: 01845 523115
fax: 01845 526332
email: robert@tscca.org.uk
website: www.tscca.org.uk
Harrogate & Area Council for Voluntary Service
Community House, 46-50 East Parade, Harrogate HG1 5RR
tel: 01423 504074
fax: 01423 502126
email: cvs@harrogate.org
website:www.harrogate.org
Ripon Council for Voluntary Service
Community House, Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 1LE
tel: 01765 603631
fax: 01765 645923
email: info@riponcvs.co.uk
website: www.riponcvs.co.uk
Richmondshire Council for Voluntary Service
6 Flints Terrace, Richmond DL10 7AH
tel: 01748 822537
fax: 01748 822537
email: judith.rcvs@virgin.net
website: www.communigate.co.uk/ne/richmondshirecvs
Ryedale Voluntary Action
Ryedale Community House, Wentworth Street, Malton Y017 7BN
tel: 01653 600120
fax: 01653 695377
email: post@rva-cvs.org.uk
website: www.ryedaleva.org.uk
Coast and Moors Voluntary Action (main office)
Allatt House, 5 West Parade Road, Scarborough YO12 5ED
tel: 01723 362205
fax: 01723 507570
email: post@coastandmoors.org
website: www.coastandmoors.org
Coast and Moors Voluntary Action (Whitby office)
Church House, Flowergate, Whitby Y021 3BA
tel: 01947 605256
Selby District Association for Voluntary Service
Community House, Portholme Road, Selby YO8 4QQ
tel: 01757 291111
fax: 01757 290311
email: admin@selbyavs.org.uk
York Council for Voluntary Service
15 Priory Street, York Y01 6ET
tel: 01904 621133
fax: 01904 630361
email: yorkcvs@yorkcvs.org.uk
website: www.yorkcvs.org.uk
York Racial Equality Network
20 Falsgrave Crescent, Clifton, York YO30 7AZ
tel: 01904 642600
fax: 01904 659332
email: yren@onetel.com
Rural Action Yorkshire (previously YRCC)
[serving the rural areas within North, South and West Yorkshire]
William House, Shipton Road, Skelton, York Y030 1XF
tel: 0845 313 0270
fax: 0845 313 0271
email: yrcc@yrcc.org.uk
website: www.yorkshirercc.org.uk
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