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
VCSE Funding – Learning Through Making Fund
Closing date: 12pm, Friday 11 September The Learning Through Making Fund supports UK-based visual art organisations to bring opportunities for making into their work in art education. Through the fund they want to enable organisations to work in an expansive way...
Reuse in charity digital: free tech support for charities
CAST and The Tech for Good Alliance have been talking to charities about their tech problems - and have discovered that many are facing the same ones, including writing case notes efficiently, running events, managing fundraising applications and creating impact...
Youth Commission launches survey on sexism, misogyny and gender violence
Young people across York and North Yorkshire are being encouraged to take part in a new survey exploring experiences of gender violence, sexism and misogyny. The survey has been launched by the York and North Yorkshire Youth Commission as part of its ongoing work to...
Join the York CVS Social Stroll on Wednesday 12 August at New Earswick
Wednesday 12 August 2026, 12:30pm We'll be meeting at the back entrance of the New Earswick Folk Hall (near the post office) Join us for a social stroll to meet our York CVS Social Prescribing Team. Have a nice stroll around the New Earswick area, looking out for...
Healthwatch York Annual Report: Speaking up for better care in York
Healthwatch York’s 2025–26 Annual Report showcases a year of listening, advocacy, and positive change, driven by the voices of local residents. As York’s independent health and social care champion, Healthwatch York engaged with more than 9,000 people over the past...
Step into nature and history within York’s city walls this Yorkshire Day
On Saturday 1 August, local environmental charity St Nicks will join with a host of organisations for a unique event celebrating York's incredible history and wildlife. As part of the Festival of Archaeology and timed to celebrate Yorkshire Day, Step into Nature and...
