East Riding VCSE Network
Introduction
Hundreds of community organisations operate in our region both large and small - offering safe spaces and critical support to the communities they work in.
These groups know their communities best and provide responsive support that makes a difference but also inform wider statutory services that can enable shared solutions.
Being part of the East Riding VCSE Network creates a stronger voice and influence change that builds on the strengths of East Riding Communities.
Join the Network
Click HERE to register and join the network.
Network Membership and Aims
All Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Groups supporting East Riding communities are welcome to join the Network.
Current objectives of the Network include:
- To develop the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE sector and it’s partnerships within the East Riding of Yorkshire
- To provide a single point in which the VCSE sector can meet with each other and relevant public and private sector partners in the interest of all beneficiaries.
Please review the terms of reference for further information regarding governance of the Network.
Network Meetings
Members have the opportunity to attend a monthly virtual meeting via Zoom at 11am on the last Wednesday of each month. Guest speakers are invited to cover a chosen topic, with the opportunity for members to share their own updates; typically each meeting lasts an hour.
Face to face meetings are also scheduled to support in person networking and explore topics of interest in more detail.
The East Riding VCSE Collaborative report into the Network to share insight and opportunities.
Terms of Reference
VCSE Collaborative Monthly Meeting
The 4th Wednesday of each month
Time: 11:00am – 12:00 noon
MS Teams Link
Meeting ID: 395 262 573 788 9
Passcode: xK9No7FT or 287318
Agenda
| Time | Agenda Item | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | Welcome, Introductions & Apologies | New members welcome and apologies noted |
| 11:05 | Minutes & Actions | Review and agree actions from last meeting |
| 11:10 | VCSE Collaborative Update | East Riding Place update |
| 11:15 | Organisational Update |
Key updates from within the VCSE sector or partners. Please share with the Chair one week prior. |
| 11:30 | Speaker 1 | See speaker rota |
| 11:40 | Speaker 2 | See speaker rota |
| 11:50 | Q&A and AOB | Opportunity for final comments and future themes |
| 12:00 | Close | End of meeting |
Speaker Diary
| Date | Chair | VCSE Collab Update | Organisation Updates | Speaker 1 | Speaker 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/06/2025 | KH | TBC | Feedback from VCSE Showcase – Smile | Confirmed: Dan Rothery – IH Role Intro | Confirmed: Paws4minds |
| 30/07/2025 | KH | TBC | VCSE Priorities for 3 workshop events | Confirmed: Calvin – Connecting Communities | TBC: Health Watch |
| 27/08/2025 | KH | TBC | – | Confirmed: Emma – Data Discussion | TBC: Health Captains – Sharon & Kat |
| 24/09/2025 | KH | N/A | Face-to-Face at Beverley Cricket Club | Jamie Lewis – Collab Updates | – |
| 29/10/2025 | KH | TBC | Workshops’ bitesize follow-up | TBC: Cllr Coultish / Jonathan Owen | – |
| 26/11/2025 | KH | TBC | Workshops’ bitesize follow-up | – | – |
Speaker slots available: August, October, and November.
If you’d like to share a project or insight, please email us — we’d love to feature your work.
Approved Meeting Minutes and Presentations
Please note you must be logged in to open the minutes and any presentations. You can sign up here: https://vcse.uk/ .
2025
2024
2023
Keep in touch
Registering as a member and subscribing to updates is a simple way to be kept informed, share insight and local knowledge.
For support to join the Network, answer any queries or request details of approved minutes prior to 2023, please contact Michelle Barnes email mb@heysmilefoundation.org. or call 01482 590270
