CGL York

18/06/2026

As part of our celebrations for Volunteers' Week (which was at the beginning of June) today we went out to try our hand at an escape room followed by Pizza.

A great time was had by all and, as you can see, being from Yorkshire we insisted on using up all but about 48 seconds of our allotted time. To do otherwise would have been a waste 😁

Time is the most precious thing we have - we are truly grateful to these lovely people for the time they give to us here at CGL in York.

Thank you!


Change Grow Live York CVS City of York Council

16/06/2026

So very grateful today for the group of enthusiastic and happy volunteers who brightened our day at Blossom Street. All from Aviva in York organised by York Cares

A great day spent doing some fantastic work on the garden getting it back ship shape after the winter. We can't overstate just how grateful we are.

Included a 'before' and 'after' shot

Thank you!


Change Grow Live Aviva York Cares

08/06/2026

It may have been raining for part of the day but that didn't make any difference. More people than ever attended our Volunteers' Week 2026 BBQ with York In Recovery this year to find out more about Inclusive Recovery Cities.

Thanks to our great chefs who did an amazing job - many positive comments passed about the great food! 🥰

Thanks to Booker in York for their donation and to the York Butchers' Gild who through Voakes Pies and Wilsons Of York most generously supplied the delicious burgers and sausage which were enjoyed by all. 🥰

Of course thanks too to all the volunteers who give their time to CGL, York in Recovery and other organisations across the city to help those in addiction.

Let's keep breaking that stigma down and removing the ignorance which still persists that addiction is a choice.

York In Recovery CIC Change Grow Live

01/06/2026

It's Volunteers' Week this week!

We want to say a great big thank you to those who give their time to us so freely.

Time is precious - it is said that it's the only thing we have that we can never get back once it's gone - which is why we appreciate the time which our volunteers give so very much.

This week we have our BBQ with York In Recovery and, before the end of June, we also have an escape room booked with some pizza to say a very well deserved and sincere 'Thank you!' to those who volunteer with us here in York.

Change Grow Live

01/06/2026

As our Volunteers' Week BBQ approaches on Wednesday we'd like to give a big shout out to Voakes Pies and Wilsons Of York who, thanks to the generosity of the York Butchers Gild, are once again very kindly donating the Sausage and burgers which will fill up our lovely volunteers and visitors this week.

Only the best for our lovely volunteers who give their time so freely for the good of others.

York In Recovery CIC Change Grow Live

01/06/2026

With our Volunteers' week BBQ approaching this Wednesday it was time to head to Bookers to stock up on the sauces, bread and other niceties which will make the day so enjoyable.

This year Wholesale on Audax Road have again kindly donated to the cause. Thanks to Lauren for all the help.

Also thanks to Mark for the van and the man. Very much appreciated

York In Recovery CIC Change Grow Live Tesco

01/06/2026

28/05/2026

Very well done to our Hull service and Believe in People Podcast for this - well worth subscribing to if you're not already.

Good luck to Matt and the team at the awards! 😊

We’re incredibly proud to share that Believe in People has been nominated for a BBC Humberside Make a Difference Award for 2026!

To even be considered for an award like this means a huge amount to us, because this podcast was never created for headlines or attention, but it was created to give people a voice.

What started inside a recovery service in Hull has grown into conversations heard across the UK and beyond, but the heart of it has always stayed the same: honest stories, real people, and reducing the stigma around addiction, trauma, recovery and mental health.

Reading the nomination honestly stopped us in our tracks. The words about people feeling understood, less alone, and more hopeful after listening are exactly why we do this.

Thank you to everybody who has listened, shared an episode, trusted us with their story, supported the podcast, or recommended it to somebody who needed it.

And thank you to whoever nominated us. Truly. This belongs to the community! 💜

- Robbie & Matt

26/05/2026

Fresh, Fruity, Spicy. Our Vibrant Summer Salads are back! We’ve got Chipotle Chicken or Halloumi & Smashed Avocado today, pop in and grab yours. (Pairs perfectly with an iced matcha)