Christmas Community Connector Network

Our Network for Community Connectors with updates on community services, funding and activities - the theme this time is Employability Up For Yorkshire invites you to our next Community Connector Network Event—an inspiring afternoon bringing together local professionals and volunteers for networking, shared learning, and practical insights. Theme: Employability Are you passionate about helping individuals, families, and local communities thrive? Join us for our upcoming Community Connector event, dedicated to employability support! Whether you are a local service provider, a community worker, or someone actively supporting families and deprived communities, this event is a fantastic opportunity to connect, collaborate, and share valuable resources. Discover how we can work together to break down barriers to employment, link people with the right training and opportunities, and strengthen our local network. Come along to share your experiences, hear from related service providers, and learn more about how we can champion inclusive growth across Selby and Yorkshire. We will also be joined by British Gas Energy Trust to talk about their energy debt grants and Connie Jordan-Turner updating us about Our Space. 📍 Location: Brayton Community Centre 📅 Date: Thursday 10 December ⏰ Time: 12:30 – 2:30pm About Community Connectors Community Connectors is a network for professionals and volunteers across the third sector, public sector, and private organisations. We meet every couple of months for themed, in-person sessions to: • Build connections • Share knowledge and local insights • Raise awareness of services and opportunities in Selby Speakers will include: Up For Yorkshire - Ruth Wheelhouse - Project Worker Rise to Thrive Community Furniture Store - Pam Luna Volunteer Coordinator of their Confidence to Thrive and Build to Thrive programmes Ingeus - Bilal Obarey Integration Manager, Connect to Work North Yorkshire AI in Schools - Nicki Robson and Dr Beth Lane British Gas Energy Trust - Head of Services Jenny Wilcox and Grant Operations Officer Kayley Carroll Whether you're looking to discover who’s offering what locally, understand how services link together, or share your own experiences, this event is a great opportunity to get informed, make new connections, and strengthen the network of support across Selby.