A1 Community Works Ltd

A1 Community Works Ltd liaise with NYCC, Adult Learning Service and WEA to deliver a variety of courses to the community. They also work with the Hambleton and Richmondshire Area Learning Partnership to coordinate learning needs across the district.

The NYLC project funded via NLDC will assist in providing educational, business, social and life skills to individuals from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. The Capital funds will replace out of date IT equipment in order to increase reliable access to learning and employment opportunities.

16A High Street, Catterick Village, North Yorkshire, DL10 6NG

Jane Branch - Community Office Co-Ordinator

Ampleforth Youth Club

Ampleforth Youth Club has been running for approx 10 months. The club supports low income families and their children by offering a weekly, low cost, safe, fun place for local children to socialise and learn new skills.

The capital funding will provide new laptops, music and animation software to enable club members to learn new computer and creative skills. Staff at Ampleforth will also now be able to start a study club with the equipment.

8 Geldgate, Ampleforth, York. YO62 4DH

01439 788648

Helen Whitehead – Chairperson

Accessible Arts

Accessible Arts was set up in 1992 as the local branch of the Artlink Exchange and became independent in 1996.  AArts has built up a significant reputation for devising and delivering bespoke training programmes that use media arts to enhance and develop learning primarily with and for those with learning difficulties and associated disabilities.

The Melbourne Centre, Escrick Street, York

01904 626965

Rose Kent - General Manager

Bilsdale Community Broadband Organisation

Bilsdale Community Broadband Organisation (BCBO) was formed in 2004 to manage a Yorkshire Forward grant to provide broadband by satellite and wireless for rural communities where it was otherwise not available.

As well as administering the system BCBO have previously linked with Hull University to provide access to computer skills courses.

The capital funding will enable further workshop courses in computer skills to resume.

c/o Rievaulx Mill, Rievaulx, York, YO62 5LB

01439 798 426

David Johnson - Treasurer

Carers' Resource

The Carers’ Resource gives tailored support and information to unpaid carers and vulnerable people. It is an independent, award-winning Yorkshire charity which is open to everyone and offers emotional and practical help to enable them to cope.

The capital funding will enable Carers’ Resource to equip advisors with laptop computers and a range of resources.  In addition a laptop loan facility will be set up to enable learners to practice their skills between lessons.

Funding will also be used to deliver learning and employment opportunities for disadvantaged individuals, particularly carers, but also unemployed people, people with mental health conditions, lone parents and also young carers. The funding will provide information, advice and personal development learning to enable individuals to gain long term self- development and skills progression.

11 North Park Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5PD

01423 500555

Anne Smyth – Director

Derwent Training Association

Derwent Training Association was founded in 1988 to promote and extend training opportunities for people throughout industry and commerce.

Derwent Training are expanding the training opportunities for apprenticeships, technicians and trades to meet the skills gaps identified by the skills sector council for engineering (SEMTA)

Hertford Way, York Road Industrial Park, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 6YG

01653 600421 / 697698

Valerie Richards – Business Manager

FAST Recycle

FAST Recycling collect and re-home or recycle a wide range of items in Filey, Scarborough and surrounding areas.

FAST also provides work experience and on-the-job training for the long term unemployed and young people, in particular those from deprived areas and/or disadvantaged in other ways e.g. special needs, low self esteem, housing problems etc.  FAST receives referrals from various organisations including schools, jobcentres, volunteer centres, support organisations and other training providers.

The capital funding will assist in the creation of a dedicated training/work experience area within the company warehouse. The training places will be permanent, available 5 days per week for 51 weeks per year.

Activities such as computer skills, book keeping, photography, clerical and warehouse work will be provided in a “real work” situation.  

Unit 4A, Cleveland Rd, Scarborough

07748 101 117

Jeremy Hartley - Team Supervisor

Foxholes Village Hall

Foxholes Vollage Hall aim to provide and run a community centre where they facilitate a number of activities, such as social events and learning opportunities,  to maintain an active and interesting community.

c/o 6 Ash Court, Foxholes, Driffield

01262 470388

Stevie Robinson – Vice Chairperson

Groundwork North Yorkshire

Selby Civic Centre, Portholme Road, Selby, YO8 4SB

01757 703758

Peter Murphy – Operations and Development Manager

Harrogate & District Community Transport

Harrogate and District Community Transport (HDCT) aim to improve access to services by removing barriers presented by non car ownership and social exclusion arising from rural isolation and limited mobility.  HDCT are partners within the Little Red Bus network - a consortium of operators from Harrogate, Ryedale and Craven, in partnership with North Yorkshire County Council - playing a major role in the integration and co-ordination of community and public transport in North Yorkshire. 

The capital funds provided via NYLC will provide the resources as part of a training scheme which is being developed within the Little Red Bus North Yorkshire County Network Model. It will take part at several venues across the county and will allow local providers to receive and offer training to local people at local venues.

Unit 4 Saltergate Business Park, Burley Bank Road, Killinghall, North Yorkshire, HG3 2BX

01423 526655

Lyn Costelloe – Chief Executive

HOPE Community Centre

The Harrogate HOPE Centre is a Christian based charity operated by the New Life in Christ Ministries. The centre provides pastoral counselling, support for families in crisis and other services to the community free of charge. Hope are also

Funding provided will enable the

2-4 Albert Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1JG

Charlotte Kruger – Project Manager

Jet Coast Development Trust

Jet Coast Development Trust is a not-for-profit organization created by a group of local people and others who recognized the need for a social enterprise company. They volunteered their time to address some of the problems in the area. The focus of Jet Coast has been channelled into the economic regeneration of the parish of Hinderwell which includes the coastal resort of Staithes.

The capital funding allocated to Jet Coast will enable the expansion of their current learning opportunities. Jet Coast has been unable to ensure access to courses for all their prospective learners due to a high demand and limited equipment. The new equipment will help address this and enable Jet Coast to develop current training resources.

Staithes Gateway Centre, Whitegate Close, Staithes, North Yorkshire, TS13 5BB

01947 844100

Sue Grimoldby – Learning Development Worker

Mental Health Project

The Mental Health Project supports adults (18-65) experiencing mental health problems living in the community. The project has three schemes run by trained volunteers: Mums in Need of Support (MINOS), Sunday Social Group, The Support-At-Home Scheme.

Allocated funding will help to initiate the setting up of a number of different learning opportunities including the facilitation of a book group, confidence building sessions and training in NLP techniques. 

Community House, 46-50 East Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5RR

01423 505676

Lizzie Evans – Manager

Old Sleningford Farm

Old Sleningford Farm is an informal community / voluntary group dedicated to demonstrating a low impact way of life and to inspire self reliance through sharing ideas and resources. The organisation rent a 17 acre field with buildings at the Farm where they run courses, work in the Forest Garden and look after livestock.

The funding provided will enable the purchase of essential equipment to enable more learners to take part and to extend existing learning opportunities. It will also help in the development of a safe storage area, shelter and toilet the building of which will also provide learning opportunities.

North Stainley, Ripon, HG4 3JB

01765 635 202

Rachel Benson

Our Celebration

Mrs Emmy Burdon founded Our Celebration in her home in 1986. The organisation consisted entirely of people who themselves suffered or were related to a sufferer of mental illness. In 1991 they were offered a cottage-workshop by North Yorkshire County Council Social Services. With more space a Textile Project and an Administration Skills Course leading to recognised qualifications were newly established. In 1997 the National Lottery Charities Board awarded Our Celebration £265.000 for new purposely designed premises. This again allowed expansion of the service. A Catering/Hospitality Project and a Leisure Club were added to the already existing activities.

The funding sourced by NYLC will support a mentoring programme and enable more of Our Celebration learners to access current IT and other training provision – at this time numbers are limited by a lack of equipment.

Highcliffe House, Highcliffe Court, York, YO30 6BP

01904 643364

David Smith – General Manager

The Peasholme Charity

The Peasholme Centre is a charitable company which since its founding in 1988 has provided crisis and resettlement services with the aim of helping homeless single people gain access to accommodation which is appropriate to their individual needs.

The funding allocated to Peasholme will be used toextend and enhance current learning opportunities – additional IT equipment will enable more learners to access their learning more often. In addition some of the equipment (cameras etc) will be used to capture evidence of staged risk assessments, also help to evidence learning and address different learning styles. This equipment will also will be used within an art project to capture the clients personal journey moving to a new building.

Basement 28 St. Mary's, York, YO30 7DD

01904 627228

Yvonne Morrissey – Resettlement Manager

Ripon Community Link

Ripon Community Link is a registered charity that provides a wide range of community based day services for over 40 adults with a range of learning disabilities some of whom also have a physical disability. The project was established in 1990 and is the main provider to this group of people in the northern part of the Harrogate District.

The funding obtained by Ripon Community Link will facilitate and enhance group learning.

The Old Stables, 43a Palace Road, Ripon, HG4 1EZ

01765 607461

Kate Rogata – Project Director

Rosedale and Hartoft Community Group

Over the past two years, a working group of residents has met regularly to progress projects and related initiatives identified as required or desired by the community in the Rosedale & Hartoft Parish Plan produced and launched in October 2006.

15 School Row, Rosedale, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8RQ

01751 417120

Colin Westwood – Secretary

Rural Arts

The Old Courthouse, Westgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1QS

01904 643364

Angela Hall – Director

Ryedale In-Touch Group

Ryedale In-Touch Group provides a network of help, support and friendship available to all visually impaired adults living in the scattered rural area of Ryedale.

The funding allocated via NYLC will help to continue the work already initiated by Ryedale In-Touch in providing IT learning opportunities for blind and partially sighted people.

01653 698860

Rachel Popham – Chief Officer

Ryedale Voluntary Action

Ryedale Voluntary Action are the local ‘infrastructure organisation’ for Ryedale in that they provide support to those voluntary and community groups which deliver services to individuals within the Ryedale area.

Additional funding obtained has increased  the resources available for loan from the RVA resource centre for BME adult learners and Counselling Clients. Two adult educational grant directories will enable individuals to identify, source and research for their own funding solutions.

Access to the internet in the Training Room will enable full access to all information sources and will ensure up to date information can be given both in a formal and informal way.

Ryedale Community House, Wentworth Street, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7BN

01653 600120

Sarah Richardson – Administrator

Scarborough and Ryedale Carers Resource

Scarborough & Ryedale Carers Resource (SRCR) is a registered charity and  company limited by quarantee established in 1995.  They provide free, confidential, independent information, advice and emotional support to adult carers of children and adults who have a physical or learning disability; who have long or short term life limiting illness; a mental health problem or who are frail and elderly. 

The funding sourced via NYLC will allow two existing dedicated workers to provide more intensive support to carers to identify their skills gaps and develop new skills.  They will facilitate personal development opportunties, source appropriate non accreditated or accreditated training, help with confidence building and motivation so that carers are in a position where they are confident and skilled enough to progress on to further learning.

Outgang Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7EL

01751 473727

Elizabeth Richards - Deputy Manager

Scarborough Community Woodland Project

Scarborough Community Woodland Project was founded in 2003 and operates from a 30 acre woodland near Scarborough. The team of volunteers maintain and manage the woodland in a sustainable way, provide work experience and woodland based training activities to small numbers of young people (mostly 14-16yrs), either excluded from or in danger of exclusion from school.

In addition the project also engages learners with special needs as well as providing conservation opportunities for the long term unemployed and others, in particular people from the more deprived areas of the borough such as Eastfield and Barrowcliff, and people from the villages and other  rural areas, which helps get people back into employment or into further education where appropriate.

The funding supplied via NYLC will

Whin Covert, Riggs Head, Scarborough

Gary Edwards – Chair of Steering Group

Selby AVS

Selby District AVS is a charitable Local Infrastructure Organisation (LIO) for the voluntary and community sector.  It provides help, suppport and advice to local  community groups within Selby District.  The organisation works in patnership with statutory government agencies and businesses as well as voluntary and community groups.  Organising training, seminars, events and network meetings and workspace for frontline organisations and project workers. 

Portholme Road, Selby, YO8 4QQ

01757 291111

Meryl McCoy - Community Training Officer

Upper Wensleydale Community Partnership

The Upper Wensleydale Community Partnership provides a one stop facility for the local residents to pay rents, Council Tax, loan laptops, obtain help with district council enquiries, information about job vacancies and educational opportunities. The ongoing aim of the Community Office is to enhance the social, educational and cultural environment of the local area by engaging people in improving and sharing skills.

The funding secured will provide a co-ordinator to facilitate learning opportunities in a number of different subject areas according to need and demand.

Community Resource Centre, The Neukin, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL10 3RA

01969 667400

Yorebridge Sports Development Association

This project based at Askrigg in the Yorkshire Dales, was conceived in 1998 and built on land leased from the Yorebridge Educational Foundation, who ensure the activities taking place have an educational purpose.  YSDA provide opportunities and access to a range of information and learning based sessions and acitivities, designed to meet the learning needs of the isolated communities in the deeply rural areas of Upper Wensleydale, are also available. 

The funding secured via NYLC will provide more equipment to allow class viability and increase the level of learning provision currently on offer. During the summer months a series of taster/bitesize courses will be made available  to build interest and demand in readiness for a fuller programme delivery in the new academic year. Taster courses will include: Introduction to Word; Using Word for posters; How to give your photographs the ‘wow’ factor; Get Fit Online; Online Carboot Sale; Searching and Surfing the World Wide Web; Safe surfing for kids.

The Wensleydale Centre, Yorebridge Askrigg, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3BJ

01969 650060

Lesley Williams – Community & Sports Facilities Manager

Workers' Educational Association

Despite having a waiting list of learners and a tutor available, WEA are currently unable to run a computer class in Craven due to lack of I.T. resources.

Community Resource Centre, The Neukin, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL10 3RA

0113 2453304

Peter Finch - Tutor-Organiser (York, Ryedale and Craven)