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
Free briefing video to support safer streets in York
York businesses and organisations can now take a simple but important step to help make our streets safer for everyone. IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services), as part of the Safer Streets programme, is offering a free 50-minute video briefing designed for local...
York residents invited to tune in to special Online Public Meeting on 15 July
On Tuesday 15 July, Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime will host a special road safety-focused online public meeting alongside North Yorkshire Police, as part of the region’s first Road Safety Month. The meeting with North Yorkshire Police will focus...
Charity launches to provide free therapy for children and young people in York
Growing Hope York, a new charity providing free therapy for children and young people with additional needs, officially launched on Friday 4 July at Holy Trinity Church, Heworth, with the support of the Lady Mayoress of York, Elizabeth Rowley. Growing Hope York is a...
Invitation to get involved in York Community Fund
Do you live in York and want to help make a difference to people and communities? Two Ridings Community Foundation is inviting expressions of interest to get involved in shaping the York Community Fund and making decisions about what projects receive support....
Healthwatch York – Time to strengthen, not silence, people’s voices in health and care
Time to strengthen, not silence, people’s voices in health and care – Healthwatch York responds to recent announcements about the Healthwatch Network being abolished. Last weekend the government announced the closure of the Healthwatch Network,...
This year’s theme for Alcohol Awareness Week (7-13 July) is ‘alcohol and work’
Led annually by UK charity Alcohol Change UK, Alcohol Awareness Week runs from 7-13 July 2025 and this year’s theme is ‘alcohol and work’. When it comes to alcohol, how does the work we do influence our drinking and our drinking impact our work? These are the...
