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
Action needed to make York’s healthcare fair for trans, non-binary and intersex people
Healthwatch York, Generate, York LGBT Forum, York Disability Rights Forum and others have just published a report showing the reality of local healthcare for trans, non-binary and intersex people. The report builds on national research and feedback from 90 local...
Share your views in the York Parents’ Survey
We’re joining forces with organisations across York to encourage local parents and carers to have their say on local support and provision for families in the York Parents’ Survey. Your feedback will help shape future provision in York and by taking part you could win...
Mayor to bring health services to the High Street
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire plans to bring healthcare services closer to communities in a bid to increase capacity in the NHS and boost high streets. He has commissioned an in-depth study to draw up a plan for how a health on the high street project could...
York Talk Money is back from 2 – 13 February 2026
Every penny counts, save smart, live better. The new year can be a costly time, after Christmas and with winter fuel bills. York Talk Money is here to help you make the most of your money. Whether it’s for your day-to-day spending, or to see you through planned and...
Cardiovascular Health Insight Report: Voices from communities experiencing health inequalities in Humber and North Yorkshire
A new Cardiovascular Health Insight Report has been published, bringing together extensive insight from Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) partners across Humber and North Yorkshire. The report captures the experiences of communities facing some of...
National strategy to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls in York and North Yorkshire – partners and businesses invited to support delivery
National Strategy will help us tackle Violence Against Women and Girls in York and North Yorkshire – can you help us deliver it? Jo Coles, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime has met Rachael Maskell, York Central MP and Claire Douglas,...
