Forum CIO

Forum CIO Forum is a voluntary and community sector umbrella organisation based in Hull

Forum CIO are deeply rooted in the communities we serve actively listening and engaging while also having voice and influence at a regional scale. Forum CIO also offers in-depth, tailored support to the voluntary and community sector, helping them access the right funding, policies, and services across Yorkshire and the Humber. To find out more about our member organisations go to https://northban

kforum.org.uk/member-directory/

If you would like to share information about your organisation (or join the Forum CIO!) please email [email protected]

09/06/2026

Reflecting on some of the amazing work we've been involved in this year alongside incredible community groups đź’ś

Back in March, Forum CIO staff Linda Conway and Alex Zaharia had the privilege of joining the International Women's Day celebrations at Welcome House.

The event was filled with warmth, inspiration and celebration, bringing together women from all walks of life. We heard powerful stories of resilience, courage and hope from women from Nigeria, Afghanistan and Pakistan, and enjoyed a wonderful performance from the Hull Community Voices Choir, whose music brought everyone together in celebration.

A huge thank you to the team at Welcome House for creating such a thoughtful and welcoming event, and for making every attendee feel valued and appreciated.

We're proud to work alongside organisations that create opportunities for people to connect, share their experiences and celebrate the diversity and strength of our communities.

Our Community Navigation Team will be at the Carers Market Place on the 9th June, 11am – 2pm at the Guildhall. Join us f...
08/06/2026

Our Community Navigation Team will be at the Carers Market Place on the 9th June, 11am – 2pm at the Guildhall.

Join us for information and advice on how the team can support you.

02/06/2026

NEW PROJECT LAUNCH 🙌

We’re excited to be working with Sport England and This Girl Can to explore the barriers Muslim women face when accessing physical activity and sport.

Yesterday, we joined our partners at Forum CIO for the first engagement session, creating a space to listen, learn, and better understand the experiences of women facing these challenges.

The insights gathered during this session, alongside future engagement activities, will help shape our understanding and inform the development of more inclusive and accessible opportunities for women across our communities.

It was a fantastic and insightful day, with valuable conversations and perspectives shared throughout. We’re looking forward to the next session and continuing this important work together. A big thank you to our partners at Forum for facilitating and delivering such a meaningful session👏.

A great turnout today at the Safeguarding for Communities Conference in Hull. It’s been brilliant to bring together comm...
02/06/2026

A great turnout today at the Safeguarding for Communities Conference in Hull. It’s been brilliant to bring together community voices, people with lived experience, and safeguarding professionals to share ideas, learn from one another, and have important conversations that will help shape more inclusive and responsive safeguarding across the city.

Thank you to Giroscope Hull for hosting us in their beautiful venue!

Today marks the first This Girl Can engagement session, exploring the barriers Muslim women face when accessing physical...
01/06/2026

Today marks the first This Girl Can engagement session, exploring the barriers Muslim women face when accessing physical activity and sport.

We're proud to be working in partnership with Active Hull and Sport England to listen, learn and help create more inclusive opportunities for women in our communities.

Our colleagues Jo and Vicki recently visited Friends of Hull’s Fishing Heritage Centre, which works to preserve and shar...
22/05/2026

Our colleagues Jo and Vicki recently visited Friends of Hull’s Fishing Heritage Centre, which works to preserve and share the rich history of Hull’s fishing industry.

The Hull Fishing Heritage Centre provides information, artefacts, and resources that help people understand the important role fishing has played in shaping Hull’s identity and heritage. It was wonderful to learn more about the stories, people, and traditions behind this vital part of the city’s history.

Join Bora Shabaa group chat to explore ideas designed to make breast screening easier to attend. Take part as much or as...
21/05/2026

Join Bora Shabaa group chat to explore ideas designed to make breast screening easier to attend. Take part as much or as little as you like – there’s no pressure. They're simply looking for honest feedback to help improve these solutions for you and other women. Your voice matters.

* Focus Group
* 28th May, 1:30 - 3:30
* Bus fare covered (day rider ticket)
* Buffet lunch provided

Signing up is required!
To sign up to the focus group, email [email protected].

Community Navigation TeamWe’re excited to spotlight one of our projects Community Navigation Hull that’s all about conne...
19/05/2026

Community Navigation Team

We’re excited to spotlight one of our projects Community Navigation Hull that’s all about connecting local people with the support, activities and opportunities that help them thrive.

Our Community Navigators are out and about across Hull, offering one-to-one, face-to-face support to help people:

- Discover and join community activities like walking groups, lunch clubs and skills workshops
- Link with health and wellbeing support services
- Find volunteering or training opportunities
- Navigate services related to housing, employment, digital skills and more

It’s all about making meaningful connections and improving wellbeing by helping people find what’s out there and feel supported every step of the way.

If you or someone you know could benefit, get in touch and let’s explore what’s possible together!

https://forumcio.org.uk/projects/community-navigation-hull/

Have you checked out the Hull Community Directory yet? It’s an amazing local resource where you can find support service...
13/05/2026

Have you checked out the Hull Community Directory yet? It’s an amazing local resource where you can find support services, community groups, and useful info across our city.

Whether you’re looking for help, want to connect with others, or want your organisation included, just visit https://communitydirectory.hull.gov.uk/

Want to learn more or get involved? Drop us a message at [email protected] we’re happy to help!

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