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
NAVCA and ACRE launch new resources to help the VCSE sector navigate local government change
Local government in England is going through one of its biggest periods of change in a generation. Through devolution and local government reorganisation, new decision-making structures are emerging that will shape how services are designed, funded and delivered in...
New report shares insights into Humber and North Yorkshire’s VCSE Workforce
A workforce mapping research project conducted in partnership between NHS Humber and North Yorkshire (HNY) Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the University of York has shed light on the scale, strengths and challenges of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise...
Free Perinatal Wellbeing Workshops open to parents and parents to be in York during April
Join us for a free Perinatal Wellbeing Workshop, part of The Good Mental Health Project, designed to help you reflect, connect and learn practical tools to support your mental health and wellbeing during pregnancy and the first two years of parenthood. Each session...
Be part of York’s new summer sculpture trail – local groups, charities and organisations invited to adopt a sculpture
Make It York is inviting local groups, charities and organisations to adopt a sculpture and develop a unique, eye-catching design for a new city-wide trail running from 29 June to 31 August 2026. This is an opportunity to showcase your creativity while celebrating the...
North Yorkshire Sport – Movement Activity and Sport Fund
The Movement, Activity and Sport Investment Programme is a £2.75 million programme, dedicated to reducing inequalities and improving wellbeing through increased participation in movement, activity and sport at all stages of life. Funding is available...
Join York Charity Sleepout on 30 April at York Community Stadium to support local charities
Join York City FC Foundation for the York Charity Sleepout 2026 - bringing together individuals, community groups and businesses from across the city for one powerful night which sees participants give up the comfort of their beds to raise sponsorship and shine a...
