Rural Networking in Yorkshire and the Humber
RISS - connecting rural communities is working in partnership with projects in North, South and East Yorkshire as well as regionally to improve the voice of rural voluntary and communtiy sector groups. Working together in the Regional Rural Network we will bring togehter voluntary and community sector organisaions in Yorkshire and Humber that have an interest in rural issues.
The Regional Rural Network - aims to bring together all voluntary and community organisations that have an interest in rural issues in the region. They are looking for case studies on rural isolation and deprivation and will use the results to influence key decision makers across the Yorkshire and the Humber. They will also be holding their Annual Conference on the 8th July 2010 at York St Johns University. The Conference will address the area of innovative solutions to rural issues.
For further information on either the conference or submitting a case study please contact Sophie Price on 0113 394 2300 or e-mail: sophie.price@regionalforum.org.uk
The North Yorkshire Voice project has eight dedicated members of staff who work closely with voluntary and community sector groups in the more remote rural areas of the county. An Officer is in post to support rural BME groups, particularly those who have not yet formed formal groups. Their research has so far shown groups are concerned about transport, loss of services and the environment with communication between the main concern. www.ruralyorkshire.org.uk
To find out more please contact the Coordinator, Sarah Bowden, on 0845 313 0270 or e-mail: sarah.bowden@ruralyorkshire.org.uk
Rural Partnership Plus is one of three projects which run in the Humber sub-region (East Riding of Yorkshire, North and North East Lincolnshire). The project is delivered in partnership with VANL (Voluntary Action North Lincolnshire). The project aims to increase the support for rural (VCSOs), significantly improving the services available to them. The project also aims to improve representation of rural VCSOs and provide or strengthen mechanisms to ensure that local and regional policy and strategy reflects the identified priorities and needs. To find out more about the Rural Partnership Plus project contact Carole on 01430 430904/ carole.johnson@hwrcc.org.uk or Celia on 01724 845155/ celia.wangler@vanl.org.uk
South Yorkshire Rural Network gives rural voluntary and community organisation extra support at tackling the issues they face. Members of the network
benefit from current advice and best practice on a wide range of practical topics. Network members identify their own training and support needs these
can include, finance and funding, legal issues, employment issues, building advice and planning. The Network holds quarterly network meetings to
give rural groups the chance to meet each other, share stories, celebrate successes, learn from each other and be inspired to set new goals.
To find out more please contact Melanie Swanwick on 01226 320210 / melanie.swanwick@ruralyorkshire.
