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
Community co-production: Designing neighbourhood mental health centres with people, not for people
How can neighbourhood mental health services be designed with communities, rather than simply for them? A free online webinar this October will explore learning from Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre pilot sites across the country - including York. The Design in...
York Green Business Forum: Lower Costs, Better Business
Thursday 15 October 2026 | 4–6pm | Patch York | Free With rising costs continuing to put pressure on businesses, the next York Green Business Forum will focus on practical ways to reduce running costs, improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Hear from...
Free training: Property law for the VCSE sector
York CVS is hosting a free training session to help Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations better understand property law and the legal considerations involved in owning, leasing, or using property. Property law for the VCSE sector will take...
York Business Festival 2026: two days of free events, workshops and networking
York Business Festival returns this October with two days of free events bringing together businesses, industry leaders, academics and professionals from across York and beyond. Taking place on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 October 2026 at York St John University, the...
New Healthwatch York report: the experiences of women with long-term health conditions in York
Healthwatch York has published a new report exploring the experiences of women living with long-term health conditions in York. A service based on kindness and respect - The health experiences of women with long-term conditions in York shares women’s experiences of...
Healthwatch York’s 2026 Annual Meeting
Healthwatch York Annual Meeting The Healthwatch York Annual Meeting took place on 22 September. We were overwhelmed by the amount of people who came along to hear about our work over the last year. We want to say a huge thank you to all our speakers. Rachael Maskell...
