Selby District AVS – we have rebranded!
In the last five years, the landscape surrounding the work of Selby District AVS has changed immensely. To meet the needs of the local community, and address challenges and gaps in services, we have developed, extended and diversified our focus.
We need these changes and developments to be reflected in our name and visual personality, as well as our values and ambitions. This is why we have launched our new identity, we need our partners, stakeholders, and the wider community to know that we are here, what we exist to do and enable them to access us. We are up for the challenge, but our old name and brand were not.
Our refreshed brand is more modern, diverse and accessible, helping us to become more recognisable, approachable and engaging. We want to reach new and current audiences, collectively and directly supporting ongoing challenges in our community and continuing to strengthen our invaluable voluntary and community network across Yorkshire.
We believe in community, we listen, we challenge, we collaborate, we support, and we champion.
We are up for you.
We are…. Up for Yorkshire.
Community Support
How do we do this?
Advice
- Support, information, and guidance for community groups and organisations.
- For individuals
Partnerships
- Partnerships and Collaborations – hosting and contributing to a range of networks and forums
- Opportunities – to share information, bring people together, address gaps in service provision, trial new initiatives
Delivery
Direct service provision:
- Community Transport Scheme,
- Social Prescribing Service,
- Employability training schemes including Career Development Coaching,
- Holistic support for vulnerable people.
Research
Researching and evaluating community needs and developing innovative ways to demonstrate the social impact of what we do.
Community Spaces
Developing and managing Community Buildings and Spaces, consulting, investing, and engaging residents to ensure viable and sustainable community assets for the future.

- Partnerships and Collaborations – hosting and contributing to a range of networks and forums
- Opportunities – to share information, bring people together, address gaps in service provision, trial new initiatives

Direct service provision:
- Community Transport Scheme,
- Social Prescribing Service,
- Employability training schemes including Career Development Coaching,
- Holistic support for vulnerable people.

Researching and evaluating community needs and developing innovative ways to demonstrate the social impact of what we do.

Developing and managing Community Buildings and Spaces, consulting, investing, and engaging residents to ensure viable and sustainable community assets for the future.
Up for Yorkshire is your Local Community Support Organisation
Coronavirus Support
Up for Yorkshire is your Local Community Support Organisation
If you are being affected by the recent coronavirus measures and need help:
Contact us for Support, Advice, Signposting & Information
Monday – Friday
8.30am to 5.00pm
01757 291111
enquiries@upforyorkshire.org.uk
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If you need help with local services, someone to run errands, do your shopping, or pick up prescriptions, please contact us. We can also signpost into other local services and projects to help with both practical and emotional support.
If you are in urgent need of advice and help, outside of our opening hours, you can contact North Yorkshire County Council on 01757 780780, who will be open throughout this period.Up




Our values
Diversity
Ensuring inclusion and equality for everyone and celebrating diversity
Collaboration
Working with others to achieve shared aspirations and goals
Openness
Welcoming all organisations, sectors and individuals to access our services, and support, offering our skills to new collaborations
Kindness and authenticity
Supporting individuals with a refreshing combination of thoughtfulness, honesty, solutions, referrals, and motivation
We are here to help!
If you’re in need of advice, please do get in touch.
If we aren’t able to help you directly, we’ll know someone locally who can.