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
4 March – Deadline to Complete IVAR’s 2026 Funding Experience Survey
IVAR, home of the Open and Trusting community of 170+ funders, is running its biggest survey to understand what it’s really like to apply for, receive and manage grants today. If you work or volunteer in a UK-based charity, community organisation or social...
The University of York Enterprise Awards are back!
It's the return of the University of York Enterprise Awards, celebrating the incredible achievements of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers across York and North Yorkshire! Date: Thursday, 4th June Venue: Merchant Adventurers' Hall Join them for an inspiring...
Family Matters York celebrates 25 years of supporting families
For 25 years, Family Matters York has been quietly strengthening the foundations of family life across the city and surrounding area. As a small charity, their work focuses on empowering couples and parents through free courses, events and mentoring support - all...
FREE RESOURCES – The social and human rights models of disability toolkit
The social and human rights models of disability provide important frameworks for campaigners, policymakers and service providers to improve the lives of disabled people as equals. York Disability Rights Forum (YDRF) have pulled together a wide range of resources ...
York and North Yorkshire Youth Commission welcomes new members
On Saturday 7 February, the York and North Yorkshire Youth Commission held their first in person meeting of the year at The Priory Street Centre, in York. The Youth Commission enables a diverse group of young people aged 10-25 years, from across the region, to inform,...
Enhancing generalist skills programme opens for April 2026 cohort
Expressions of interest are now open for the NHS England Enhancing Generalist Skills programme, delivered by the Yorkshire and the Humber Generalist School. The programme is open to staff working in health and care across North Yorkshire, including York, Scarborough,...
