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
Funding now open: Community Mental Health Transformation Grant Programme 2
York-based voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations can now apply for funding to deliver projects that strengthen mental health and wellbeing in our communities. The Community Mental Health Transformation Grant Programme 2 offers grants of up...
Nominations are open to celebrate York’s outstanding Trustees with a special Afternoon Tea
Trustees are often the unsung heroes of our local charities and voluntary groups quietly giving their time, skills and energy to help organisations thrive. Their decisions shape strategy, safeguard good governance and ensures that vital services continue to support...
York Carers Centre marks 30 years of supporting unpaid carers with special AGM celebration
As York Carers Centre marks 30 years as a registered charity, unpaid carers from across the city are invited to a special evening of reflection, reconnection, and celebration. Taking place on Thursday 18 September, the event brings together the organisation’s Annual...
Lived Insights launches new website to amplify the voices of lived experience in York
Lived Insights is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new website - a major milestone for the Community Interest Company (CIC), founded in 2023. Miles Goring, Director says “Our new website – www.livedinsights.org – has been developed in partnership with a...
Can you stand with PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide this World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) 10 September?
This year's global theme, set by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), is 'Changing the Narrative on Suicide', with the powerful call to action: 'Start the Conversation'. PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the...
Launch of the ‘On Our Terms’ Children and Young People’s Participation Strategy
The Humber and North Yorkshire Care Partnership would like to invite you to the Humber and North Yorkshire ‘On Our Terms’ Children and Young People’s Participation Strategy launch event. If you work with children and young people or make decisions that affect them in...
