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: Wise Music Foundation
The Wise Music Foundation provides financial support to people experiencing hardship, distress and illness, with a particular focus on children, people experiencing homelessness and people living in poverty. The Foundation supports a broad range of charitable causes,...
VCSE Funding: Baily Thomas Charitable Fund – Small Grants
The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund provides grants to voluntary organisations working to support people with learning disabilities (intellectual disabilities), with or without autism. The Small Grants Programme supports appeals of up to £5,000. Funding can support...
VCSE Funding: James Tudor Foundation – Mental Health Grants
The James Tudor Foundation’s Mental Health Grants support charities helping children and young people recover from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), as well as specialist charities supporting parents affected by ACEs, mental illness or addiction. The fund supports...
VCSE Funding: Barchester Charitable Foundation – Outdoor Mobility Equipment
The Barchester Charitable Foundation provides grants to help older people and adults with disabilities or mental health conditions connect or reconnect with their local communities. Funding can support the purchase of outdoor mobility equipment that helps people get...
VCSE Funding: ArtRoots – Funding for the National Cycle Network
ArtRoots supports community projects that improve the experience of people using the National Cycle Network in England. The programme can fund creative projects that help create a greater sense of safety, belonging and local identity along National Cycle Network...
VCSE Funding: Arnold Clark Community Support Fund
The Arnold Clark Community Support Fund provides grants to UK charities and community groups supporting their local communities. For the August 2026 funding round, the fund is supporting organisations working in: Arts and culture – including music, books, art and...
