What We Do
At the Mashamshire Community Office we are always finding ways to help the whole community to thrive. Because we all are interdependent – from residents to community groups and local businesses – we are all integral to the local economy.
Although we are not part of a statutory Local Council provision or the Parish Council, we work with them and many other organisations to help you find the best way to get the help or information you need. The work we do is only possible thanks to over 8,000 unpaid hours of volunteering every year.
We serve our community, visitors and businesses by providing:
- A central source of reliable information – whether by email, social media, face to face or word of mouth; we inform residents, visitors, community groups and local businesses. If we can’t help, we usually know someone who can.
- A hub – to enable collaboration and partnerships in Mashamshire. We connect people, organisations and groups, so we can work better and achieve more together – from fundraising to buying our building, getting new ideas off the ground and launching new events.
- A voice – that speaks up for the interests of our rural community to other outside bodies. Our voice is heard because we have worked hard to connect with organisations within and outside Mashamshire.
Our Services Include...
By securing our building as an asset for the community in 2023, we are able to carry on providing a range of services and activities which continue to grow.
We can also keep providing low-cost venues for Acorns Pre-School, Masham Parish Council, and the Community Library.
Information & Support
Advice, Guidance, Information & News
Maintain Visitor, Community & Business Websites
Mashamshire eMail Newsletters & Social Media
Produce Masham Directory & Distribute Door-to-Door
Travel & Transport Information
Visitor Information – Maps & Guides
Signposting & Connecting People to Services
MIND Mental Health Outreach Sessions
Citizens Advice Outreach Appointments
Help with Forms – Blue Badges, Bus Passes and More
Shopping & Prescription Pick-Ups
Learning & Leisure
Volunteer-Run Community Library
Organising Training & Networking Events
Signposting for Learning & Skills
Digital Support, Internet & Computer Access
Community Transport & Outings
Weekly Wellbeing Walks
Community & Business Services
Event Advertising & Ticket Sales
Bookings for Masham Town Hall, Tennis Courts & Other Local Venues
Equipment Hire
Printing, Photocopying & Laminating Services
Promotional & Design Support for Local Groups
Meeting Room Hire
Made In Masham Promotions
Volunteering Opportunities
Community Comments About Us
Here are a handful of comments taken from the Neighbourhood Plan Survey when residents were asked for feedback on Mashamshire Community Office…
“All excellent and we are so lucky to have them.”
“It is an excellent invaluable service – just a big thank you to those who run it.”
“Just keep doing a wonderful job supporting the community – being the heart of the community.”
“MCO plays a very important role in the community for both locals and visitors.”
“Basically it’s become more of a community hub for residents and tourists alike, promoting so much information relating to what’s happening. The newsletter is vital to all.”
“It’s all very important to every one living in Masham always very helpful kind and considerate and if they can’t help you, they will direct you to someone who can.”
“The office does a great job of promoting Masham and helping visitors and residents alike. It receives my support through donations and I wish others would do the same.”
And a few other unsolicited comments that have come our way…
“There’s not enough space to write down all the things I love about Masham & especially the Community Office.”
“Brilliant place to live, friendly & helpful locals, excellent Community Office & Library, beautiful Church & scenery.”
“A massive thank you for the Newsletter that you produce each week. I moved recently from York and find it so helpful to learn all about what is going on and places to visit locally.”
“Thank you for hosting the Citizens Advice sessions in Masham. They were so helpful and knowledgeable and I would have had great difficulty going further afield.”
More Customer Comments“Thanks for everything you do to keep our community connected and safe. You all do a wonderful job and it is really appreciated. People feel less isolated because of your care. Thank you so much.”