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
Healthwatch York – New Mental Health and Wellbeing in York 2026 guide now available
Healthwatch York has launched a new mental health and wellbeing guide bringing together information about all the organisations in York that support people's mental health and wellbeing. This issue also has information about organisations and groups who support people...
Read May’s edition of Voluntary Voice – sector news, updates, training and events!
Welcome to the May edition of Voluntary Voice! Explore the latest voluntary, community and social enterprise sector news and updates Access resources and guides for your organisation Discover local and national funding View the latest local volunteering...
FUNDING – Ward Funding 2026-27 – Deadline 31 May
Applications are open for ward funding for local projects with a closing date for all applications of 31 May 2026. Who can apply Projects must support your ward priorities which can be found on the ward website page. These priorities link directly to One City, for...
Thank you to the organisers of the York Health and Arts Mela
A big thank you to the organisers of this year’s York Health and Arts Mela at York Museum Gardens yesterday. We had a fantastic turnout at our stand and enjoyed some really meaningful conversations. It was also great to be alongside so many other VCSE organisations...
GET INVOLVED – Join events taking place during Volunteers’ Week 1 – 7 June 2026
Volunteers' Week 1 - 7 June2026 This year's Volunteers' Week is just around the corner and we have a series of events taking place across the week. Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the...
VCSE Funding – Efficiency North Community Foundation Fund
The Community Foundation Fund supports community-led projects that make a real difference to peoples lives. The fund has a total pot of £250k to give to charities and groups in grants of up to £5,000* to buy equipment and items. *Projects with greater need and larger...
