York CVS Membership

York CVS is a charitable Company Limited by Guarantee. It has a democratic membership structure, and is controlled by its members.

Membership of York CVS is open to organisations and individuals that meet the membership criteria and are approved by the Board of Trustees.

Criteria for membership of York CVS

All organisations and individuals applying for membership of York CVS should subscribe to the objects set out in the CVS Memorandum and to the Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policies of the CVS. All applications for membership will be at the discretion of the Board of Trustees who, in considering applications will use the following criteria:

Full Membership

Individuals cannot be full members. Organisations applying for full membership should:

1. Have a main activity that is broadly ‘charitable’ and is of benefit to the community.

2. Organisations that are not charities but which satisfy the other criteria for membership and are not-for-profit, may be received into full membership at the discretion of the trustees. Their membership will be reviewed annually.

3. Be properly constituted, and have an unpaid/voluntary management committee.

4. Have a bank account in their own name, and keep proper accounts in accordance with their constitution.

5. Not be party political.

6. Respect the views of other members and statutory partners, and be courteous in their dealings with them, even when opinions differ.

7. Agree with the principles contained in the York Compact, and put these into practice in their own work.

Associate Membership

Any organisation or individual that supports the work and the aims of York CVS may be offered Associate Membership, at the discretion of the trustees. Read our membership leaflet

Download membership application forms

Current members of York CVS