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 support helps employers build healthy and thriving workplaces
Free support is on offer to employers to help them create inclusive job opportunities. York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has launched a £1.1 million Employer Support Programme, offering a range of support options across the region. Seven expert organisations...
York Citywide Volunteering Quality Mark launched to celebrate and strengthen volunteering across the city
York Volunteers, our city’s Volunteer Centre, has launched the York Citywide Volunteering Quality Mark to recognise organisations that support safe, positive and well-managed volunteering experiences. As part of our Annual General Meeting held on 27 November we...
10 December – York Human Rights City Network: Indicator Report for 2025 Event
Join York Human Rights City Network as they share provisional findings of their tenth annual Human Rights Indicator Report for York. Date: Wednesday 10 December Time: 6pm to 8pm Place: Online Attendees will be invited to discuss indicators that measure progress in...
Helping charities protect against fraud: Charity Fraud Awareness Week 8 – 12 December 2025
8 - 12 December 2025 marks Charity Fraud Awareness Week, and a reminder for organisations of all sizes to review their fraud prevention measures and keep their charity safe from harm. Fraud poses a real threat to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE)...
York Disability Week: Promoting an Equal, Inclusive and Accessible York
York Disability Week, 29th Nov to 6th Dec Promoting an Equal, Inclusive and Accessible York Back for its ninth year, York Disability Week programme offers over 30 in-person & online activities running from 29th November to 6th December with a few events in the...
Public Consultation: Help shape proposals for the Rougier Route
City of York Council is consulting on proposals to introduce a bus priority route through Rougier Street, George Hudson Street and Micklegate. Their proposed option is that buses, cycles and emergency services would be prioritised along those key streets. Car drivers...
