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
SHARE YOUR STORY: Community creativity and climate resilience in York
In 2025, local climate action group Planet South Bank published a powerful anthology of community writing, artwork and poetry titled ‘How We Made It Through’. This inspiring collection was created through a unique project that invited participants to write from the...
Your Police Service, Your Say” – Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, to host online public meeting driven by interest from the public.
On Friday 23 January, Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime will host her online public meeting where North Yorkshire’s Chief Constable will be held to account on behalf of the public. This meeting will focus and include updates on: A look at the latest...
Mayor publishes results of precept survey and proposed increase in fire budget for 2026-27
David Skaith, the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has submitted his proposal for the mayoral general precept for the fire and rescue service and also submitted the provisional police settlement information. The Mayor will present his draft Fire Budget and proposed...
Fully funded Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills – introduction to essential counselling skills
Enterprise Made Simple are running a FREE course in counselling skills. If you are you looking to develop your listening and communication skills or take the first step towards a career in counselling? This fully funded Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills could...
£250,000 awarded to charitable organisations in York for community-led mental health and wellbeing support
7 charitable organisations in York have been awarded a share of £250k over two years to further extend and build on the achievements of earlier transformation work which has reshaped how local people access mental health support close to home. The grant is part of...
Reports outline the challenges for local mental health services and people’s ideas for a better service
Healthwatch York worked with Rachael Maskell MP and other local voluntary sector organisations to find out people’s experiences of local mental health services and what a better service might look like. Healthwatch York regularly collects feedback from local...
