Here at York Centre for Voluntary Service (known as York CVS) we’re passionate about supporting and championing York’s Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector.
As an independent charity, we provide practical support and guidance to enable charitable organisations in York to thrive.
We bring local groups and organisations together to tackle local issues in order to make positive change, challenge local issues and grow new ideas to support our city’s people and communities.
News and Information
Read our latest Voluntary Voice e-bulletin packed with updates and resources
October's Voluntary Voice is now available to view! Packed with updates from York CVS and our city's voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, Voluntary Voice is aimed at providing information and resources to support your organisation. In this issue...
£7million mayoral investment made to get the region moving forward
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, is investing millions to empower communities to become healthier so that everyone can thrive in York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor’s new campaign ‘Moving Forward’ looks to address regional challenges through four key...
“Your Police Service, Your Say” – Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, to host online public meeting driven by interest from the public.
On Thursday 16 October, Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime will host her online public meeting where North Yorkshire’s Chief Constable will be held to account on behalf of the public. As part of Cyber Security Awareness Month this meeting will focus...
Apply now: Community Mental Health Transformation Grant Programme 2 – Closing date 22 October
There’s still time for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in York to apply for the The Community Mental Health Transformation Grant Programme 2 funding. This fund supports projects that improve mental health support in our communities,...
York’s new city hub for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is now open!
SEND CENTRAL, York’s new city hub for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is now open to families across the city. The hub was officially opened by the Deputy Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Margaret Wells on Saturday 20...
An inspiring journey: Professor Adeeba Malik to speak at York Mosque
York Interfaith Group and York Mosque invite you to a special event celebrating the Mosque Open Weekend on Sunday 5 October 2025, from 2pm to 4pm at Bull Lane. At 2.45pm, Professor Adeeba Malik CBE, DL will share her inspiring life journey as the first ethnic minority...
