Do you know someone who does a lot for the local community? It could be a friend, family member, a volunteer you work with or even a local business. Why not show your appreciation by nominating them for a Volunteering Oscar.

The Summer edition of our Care in Action Newsletter includes news about another exciting new project HARCVS has been involved with as a partner this year, THE LOCAL LOTTO for the Harrogate District, and the recent 'Value of Small' research which found that local charities ‘reach the people others can't, provide the support others don't, stay engaged when others won't.’
 

17th July 2018 is an important day for the Harrogate District, especially for local charities, community and voluntary groups. THE LOCAL LOTTO for the Harrogate District has launched for ticket sales.

It’s a busy summer with Ripon Together events and the launch of THE LOCAL LOTTO for the Harrogate District. HARCVS supports these two new initiatives which aim to strengthen local community connections.

Back by popular demand the HARCVS Social Media Surgery visits Knaresborough on 2nd July and Ripon on 15th October. 

The bunting is out for Volunteers’ Week, the annual national celebration of volunteering. The Week is a chance for us to say a special thank you for the fantastic contribution of our volunteers and promote the huge range of opportunities to get involved.    

Friends are like-minded people and organisations who wish to encourage charitable giving and gain support for THE LOCAL FUND for the Harrogate District.  A ‘Friend’ would act as an ambassador at events and meetings to encourage support for the Fund.

THE LOCAL FUND for the Harrogate District will provide grant funding to local community groups and charities across the District.  It will focus on addressing local need by supporting the work of community groups and charities whose work is dedicated to improving the lives of local people. The Fund is being formed by a three-way partnership between Harrogate Borough Council, HARCVS and Two Ridings Community Foundation, in the face of ongoing pressure on public budgets and over subscription to existing funds.

HARCVS Introduction Sessions last for around an hour. The session comprises informal presentations by HARCVS staff on the support services we provide, our projects and information about the local voluntary sector.