A Community First Yorkshire event

Leadership for Impact – Leadership Mentoring information session

Leadership mentoring Programme

Join Community First Yorkshire for an online session to learn more about our highly successful Leadership Mentoring programme. Hear directly from experienced mentors (including VCSE Chief Executives) and past mentees about the impact of mentoring and how it can support leadership growth.

This session will cover:

  • How to apply and what to expect from the six month programme starting February 2026
  • The mentoring process and support provided by Community First Yorkshire
  • Real experiences from mentors and mentees, and the benefits of mentoring
  • Opportunities available after the programme concludes in July 2026.

Bring your questions and get ahead with your application – or support your team in completing theirs.

Who should attend?

This session is designed for anyone interested in applying to the Leadership Mentoring programme or supporting staff to make their own applications.

About the trainer

Mike Hickman is Leadership Development and Training Manager at Community First Yorkshire. Former teacher and teacher educator, he has a doctorate in education and has extensive leadership experience as Head of Department and Head of Programme in Higher Education.

Liz Lockey is Chief Officer of Hambleton Community Action and Paul McCay is Chief Executive of the Wilf Ward Trust – both have supported a number of mentees and are members of the Leadership Hub Steering Group. The leadership programme is supported by Coaching York.

Contact details

Booking queries contact
Email: info@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk

Programme queries
Email: leadership@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk

Tel: 01904 704177

Cost

Free

Booking details

Book your place here.

Booking deadline date: 5 January.