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Voluntary organisations

In this section:

  • Advice and support
    When applying for British citizenship you need to prove your knowledge of life in the UK, as well as your English language ability. You will need to give original documented evidence of this with your application. You can do this in two ways, either by taking the “Life in the UK” test or by taking combined English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Citizenship classes
  • Entertainment and premises licences
    The Gambling Act, the Licensing Act and licences for other entertainments
  • Selling goods
    Car boot sales, non-medical poisons, second hand goods and street trading
  • Street trading licences
    Licences for busking, collections and street trading
  • Support groups for families
    Support for children, young people and families in York
  • Voluntary organisations funding
    Financial support for voluntary organisations