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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.

Support

From helping you get an idea off the ground to supporting your charity with a new project or challenge, or providing guidance on Volunteer Management, we’re here to help!

Training and Events

Attend our free training and events are specifically designed to support your VCSE organisation and to bring York’s VCSE Sector together to tackle local issues.

Volunteer

If you’re looking to Volunteer in York or your organisation needs support with Volunteer Management, our Volunteer Centre, York Volunteers is here to help.

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

FUNDING – Ward Funding 2026-27 – Deadline 31 May

FUNDING – Ward Funding 2026-27 – Deadline 31 May

May 18, 2026

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...

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