Community Information

York City Foundation has launched a major awareness push in support of National Self-Care Week (17–23 November 2025), using two weeks of digital content to highlight the mental health charities and organisations making an impact across the city.

York-based youth homelessness charity Safe and Sound Homes (SASH) has announced its first-ever Candlelight Carol Concert — a brand new festive event designed to bring the community together while raising vital funds for young people in need this winter.

Holgate Harriers’ Monday evening run saw an exceptional turnout this week, with more than 55 runners joining the club’s effort to support the national Let’s Lift The Curfew initiative.

Bishopthorpe Library gets new windows after fundraising.

Two solicitors have swapped their legal briefs for running shoes this year, taking on the challenge of completing a half-marathon every month to raise money for York-based café and social enterprise, Chocolate & Co.

Schoolchildren across York are being asked help by creating cards to send to those who are alone this Christmas.

Employee-volunteering charity York Cares is urging businesses across the city to help spread festive kindness by supporting its two major Christmas campaigns.

A FESTIVE trail is inviting visitors to explore one of York’s historic streets this Christmas.

York Small Boats Head Takes Over the City on 23rd November

A new system for enrolling pupils for free school meals has saved families in York more than £21,000.

Pupils at one York primary school now have a magical fairy tale village to enjoy.

A top York hotel is all set to usher in the festive season with its Christmas lights switch-on.

A charity in North Yorkshire is celebrating 50 years of service with the arrival of a new electric car.

Hospitality workers in York have raised more than half a million pounds through a nationwide charity walk.

Work on York's historic City Walls is on track to be completed by mid-December.

Cllr Margaret Wells is set to return to the role of York’s lord mayor after councillors approved her nomination.

Tan Hill Inn's Christmas grotto experience returns for 2025.

Stargazers across the UK are to be dazzled by the spectacular Northern Lights tonight, according to the Met Office.

Huby and Sutton Community Shop has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025, the highest honour a local voluntary group can receive in the UK.

Christmas might be the season of joy and cheer — but one very grumpy guest is about to make an appearance in York!

Remembrance events are being held in York and North Yorkshire to honour those who gave their lives in service.

A major York brewery will be celebrating ten glorious years at its headquarters on the edge of the city.

York Mother and son set to launch intelligent fashion brand in memory of daughter lost to cancer.

Spark: York to host new and inclusive clothes swaps from this month.

A mental health charity founder and a deputy mayor are set to be honoured by York St John University.

York Christmas Market will open later each day this year, following concerns over Blue Badge holders’ access to the city being restricted during the six-week event.

York pubs to offer free meals to shift workers on Christmas Day.

Plans to try and bring in £50 million to protect and invest in York’s historic buildings, collections and archaeological sites have been approved amid mounting maintenance costs.