Neighbourhood Network Newsletter

446 - 4th April 2025

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Neighbourhood Network News

Turn your daily shopping into every day magic & support the Neighbourhood Network via Easyfundraising!

Easyfundraising partners with over 8,000 brands who will donate part of what you spend to a cause of your choice. It won't cost you any extra. The cost is covered by the brand. Brands pay the commission because when you start your shop from the Easyfundraising website or app, they can see they sent you to them. If you make …

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Turn your daily shopping into every day magic & support the Neighbourhood Network via Easyfundraising!

Nominate Your Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator for the BBC Make A Difference Awards 2025!

Nominate Your Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator for the BBC Make A Difference Awards 2025! 
Neighbourhood Watch are excited to announce that the nominations for the BBC Make A Difference Awards 2025 are now officially open! This is your opportunity to celebrate and show appreciation for the incredible individuals and groups who make a positive impact in our communities. The Neighbourhood Watch invite you to nominate your Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator for any of the following categories: · Community Group · Fundraiser …

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Events & Activities

Healthy Holidays Hull Easter programme

Is your child aged between 11- 16 years? Want them to take part in activities with people their own age, designed especially for young people. Looking for a new skill? Why not try martial art and let’s unleash their inner warrior or go-karting a real test of speed and precision, all whilst having fun and meeting new friends. Take a …

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Healthy Holidays Hull Easter programme

Hull Maritime Guided Tour - Long Tour

Hull Maritime Guided Tour - Long Tour
Discover 800 years of maritime heritage through the buildings, stories and people of Kingston upon Hull. Created and delivered by volunteers who have completed the Institute of Tourism Guiding Level 2 accreditation. The Route and Times: Thursday and Saturday at 10.30am and Sunday at 11.30am. Tours are supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hull City Council. Select your …

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Carers Week 2025 Dates!

Carers Week 2025 is on its way, taking place from Monday 9th June to Sunday 15th June.   The theme for Carers Week 2025 is 'Caring About Equality' highlighting the inequalities faced by unpaid carers, including a greater risk of poverty, social isolation, poor mental and physical health. Far too often, carers of all-ages miss out on opportunities in their education, careers, …

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Carers Week 2025 Dates!

Endike Clean Up Day!

Endike Clean Up Day!
Join the team for a rewarding morning of community spirit at their organised litter pick! Come together to brighten up our neighbourhood and enjoy some fresh air whilst making a positive impact. It's a great way to meet new friends , care for the environment and take pride in shared spaces. To be part of this rewarding event meet at …

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Local News, Services & Advice

Countdown begins to Hull & East Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral election

Matt Jukes, Hull City Council Chief Executive and Local Returning Officer for Hull has today posted the Notice of Election in the Guildhall for the Hull & East Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral election, following its publication by the Combined Area Returning Officer, Alan Menzies of East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The pre-election period is now underway, running from the publication …

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Countdown begins to Hull & East Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral election

Tenants Forum- Help to shape the future of Hull's Housing Service!

Tenants Forum- Help to shape the future of Hull's Housing Service!
Do you think that services could be improved, or you have suggestions on how Hull City Council can combat problems in your area, why not pop along to their next meeting that is being held of 15th April between 1-3pm at the Guildhall -C1. If you are interested in attending and want to find out more please contact the Tenant …

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Calling all green fingered tenants!

Entries have opened for the seventh annual Hull City Council Tenants’ Garden Competition, and hopefully they'll have a bumper crop of entries. People can enter the garden competition if they are Hull City Council tenants living within the Hull city boundary. The only other rules are that each entrant must have done the gardening themselves, and they only accept one …

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Calling all green fingered tenants!

Water Safety Advice from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service

Water Safety Advice from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service
The Humber region, with its long stretch of coastline and large tidal river, is a beautiful yet potentially dangerous place to enjoy water activities. Whether you're visiting the sea, a lake, a river, it's important to be aware of water safety. Sarah Wilkinson, Head of Prevention, said: "Our water safety campaign is all about equipping people with the knowledge they …

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Employment, Training & Volunteer Opportunities

Age UK Hull & East Yorkshire are looking for Social Group Volunteers throughout Hull

Age UK Hull & East Riding are looking for friendly, caring individuals to volunteer within their social groups, which are spread across Hull and East Yorkshire. These groups aim to provide regular social inclusion to people aged 50+, promoting participation, reducing loneliness, encouraging conversation, and having fun! These groups are user-led, meaning participants help make decisions about what happens within …

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Age UK Hull & East Yorkshire are looking for Social Group Volunteers throughout Hull

Project Support Officer with Hull City Council

Project Support Officer with Hull City Council
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 3 full time, permanent Project Support Officers who will be based in the Building Safety Team. The main responsibilities of the role are: To support the project activity of the Building Safety Team and the Building Safety programmes. You will work closely with the Project Surveyors accompanying colleagues on site inspections and undertaking revisits …

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Scams & Fraud News

Protect your online accounts from hackers

Data shows there was a rise of social media and email account hacking reported in 2024, with a total of 35,434 reports made to Action Fraud, compared to 22,530 reports made in 2023. Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, has launched a campaign, supported by Meta, to encourage people to take an extra step of online protection …

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Protect your online accounts from hackers

Humberside Police

Canine tobacco dogs sniff out over £85k worth of illegal tobacco and vapes

Canine tobacco dogs sniff out over £85k worth of illegal tobacco and vapes.
Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Andy Waller said: “Eight premise inspections were conducted at shops on Endike Lane, Beverley Road, Marfleet Lane, Spring Bank, and Gipsyville in Hull, as well as a container on Freightliner Road. Thousands of pounds worth of illegal tobacco and vapes were seized thanks to the expert nose of tobacco dogs Griff and Cooper sniffing them out, even …

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OP SHIELD MISSION: Protect Vulnerable People

Our Protecting Vulnerable People Unit (PVP) exists to support the most vulnerable people in the Humberside Police area, and so naturally they’ve joined forces with the Op Shield teams to do just that. The unit consists of several functions that lead on the core strands of vulnerability including: Adults and child safeguarding Child sexual exploitation Female genital mutilation and honour …

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OP SHIELD MISSION: Protect Vulnerable People

A deep dive into how Organised Crime Groups operate

A deep dive into how Organised Crime Groups operate
When you think of organised crime groups, what is the first thing you think of? Drugs? Firearms? Human trafficking? Exploitation? A lot of the films and TV dramas like ‘Gangs of London’, ‘Kin’, and ‘Peaky Blinders’ portray organised crime as violent drugs gangs who produce and supply some of the most dangerous narcotics, or distribute and trade the most dangerous …

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Funding news

Hull - Starter Grants with Sir James Reckitt Charity

Hull Community and Voluntary Services (CVS) is the umbrella body for voluntary and community organisations working in Hull. Hull CVS receives funding for its work from a variety of sources including Hull City Council, the Government, the Lottery, the Sir James Reckitt Charity, the Hull & East Riding Charitable Trust and various other grant giving bodies. The Starter Grant scheme …

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Hull - Starter Grants with Sir James Reckitt Charity

Fitton Trust Grants

Fitton Trust Grants
The Fitton Trust is a small charity that has a limited amount of income that it provides as small grants to support general charitable purposes. Objectives of Fund The aim of the charity are to benefit by way of grants such legally charitable institutions as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit. Value Notes Funding is at the …

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Persimmon Charitable Foundation – Open Application Programme

Persimmon plc set up its charitable foundation in 2015 to help support communities around the UK. The Foundation aims to change lives and transform communities. It does this by making donations to organisations that tackle inequality and aid social mobility. The Foundation launched its open application programme in 2025 to enable more charities and community groups to access donations. Objectives …

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Persimmon Charitable Foundation – Open Application Programme

Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust

Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust
The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust offers funding to UK registered charities whose work takes place in the UK. The funding is intended to support those in society who face the greatest challenges and whose opportunities are the most limited. Objectives of Fund The Trust operates a three-year rotation system, with different fields of interests being funded each year: In …

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