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
It’s time to Talk Money in York and maximise household income – Talk Money campaign 2025/26
#TalkMoney campaign is running from Monday 3 November to Friday 14 November (including National Talk Money Week 3 - 7 Nov) We’re supporting Talk Money Week, which aims to break down barriers and make it easier for people to share their thoughts and feelings about...
Your chance to say thank you this Trustees’ Week 2025!
Trustees’ Week 2025 is just around the corner, taking place from 3 - 7 November. It’s a national celebration of the vital role trustees play in supporting voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations like those across York. Trustees are often the...
New event format allows local people to decide how funding is spent
A new type of event is making waves in York. Designed to create positive and meaningful change from the ground up, STEW focuses on community building and grassroots giving to make the city a fairer and more inclusive place. STEW: Round Two (the second of its kind)...
FUND ALERT: Plans for Mayor’s Active Travel Fund approved
Community groups are being encouraged to apply for the Mayor’s Active Travel Fund which opens in the new year. York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority approved the application process for the MayorsActive Travel Fund on 24 October 2025. The fund aims to promote...
Join us for our Annual General Meeting on 27 November 2025
We would like to invite you to the York CVS Annual General Meeting (AGM), taking place on Thursday 27 November 2025 in the Main Hall at the Priory Street Centre. The AGM is a key opportunity to connect, reflect and look forward together as we share our achievements...
SHARING YOUR IMPACT: How Emerging Voices is helping adults reconnect through music
In 2023, Emerging Voices received funding, from the Community Mental Health Transformation Grant Programme 1, to support their project in partnership with Converge at York St John University. The project aims to enhance wellbeing for adults with lived experience of...
