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
Landmark briefing on York’s ambition to become an Inclusive Recovery City
Over 150 businesses, public, voluntary and community sectors gathered at the LNER Community Stadium today for a landmark briefing on York’s ambition to become an Inclusive Recovery City (IRC). The event marked a significant milestone in York’s commitment to tackling...
York’s Dead Good Festival – 8–17 May 2026
A festival for the living With a full programme of events, York's Dead Good Festival will take place between 8 - 17 May 2026. York’s Dead Good Festival invites us to look at death, dying and bereavement differently, opening up conversations about how we can approach...
Masterclass sessions for Safeguarding Week 15 – 19 June 2026
A timetable of Masterclass Sessions will be taking place during Safeguarding Week 2026. These sessions are designed to support practitioners across services in strengthening their knowledge and practice. Each session focuses on key safeguarding themes, offering...
Updated guidance on charities and the use of social media
The Charity Commission for England and Wales has update their guidance on charities and social media. The guidance has been updated to reflect the introduction of the Online Safety Act 2023 and covers the following: Setting a social media policy Managing potential...
VCSE FUNDING: Green Community Grants Programme
The Wildlife Trusts - Green Community Grants Programme To be eligible for funding, you must have been operating for a minimum of 12 months and your organisation's main aims and objectives must fit with one of the two funding themes: Contributing to nature recovery...
‘State of the City’ Annual Indicator Report on Human Rights in York i now available
New report highlights human rights challenges and opportunities in the City of York The York Human Rights City Network, hosted by The Centre for Applied Human Rights at The University of York and York CVS, has published its tenth annual Indicator Report, Human Rights...
