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
Day 1: Connect – Why connection matters for Perinatal Mental Health
The perinatal period (pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood) can be one of the most connected and yet loneliest times in life. Relationships change, identities shift, and many parents find themselves feeling isolated and alone; even when they are surrounded by...
Perinatal Mental Health Campaign launched during Maternal Mental Health Week 4 – 10 May
This week (4 - 10 May) is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week - a week-long campaign dedicated to talking about mental health problems before, during and after pregnancy. Today, The Good Mental Health Project has launched a Perinatal Mental Health Campaign shaped...
Join us for this year’s York Health and Arts Mela on 17 May
We're looking forward to this year's York Health and Arts Mela on Sunday 17 May, 10am–5pm in York Museum Gardens. The York Health and Arts Mela brings together local communities, artists, and health and care organisations for a full day of interactive activities,...
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...
