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
“Your Fire Service, Your Say” – Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, to host online public meeting
On Thursday 20 November, Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime will host her online public meeting where North Yorkshire’s Chief Fire Officer will be held to account on behalf of the public. This meeting will focus and include updates on: A look at the...
Further funding and new services for employment programme
A £10 million programme to help people back into employment has been extended in York and North Yorkshire. The region’s Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer had initially been announced as a 12-month programme, running until March 2026. The Department...
New report: Third Sector Trends in England and Wales 2025: relationships and collaborative working
Third Sector Trends has been surveying the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector every three years since 2010. In 2025, 8,680 responses were received across England and Wales. This is the only large-scale and fully representative longitudinal national...
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...
Prevention Starts Now – Safeguarding Adults Week 2025
The North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Board (NYSAB) and the City of York Safeguarding Adults Board (CYSAB) are collaborating to share a range of resources and learning this National Safeguarding Adults Week (17 - 21 November 2025). The week is part of a national...
A grand celebration for York’s Trustees
15 trustees from local charitable organisations came together for a celebratory afternoon tea on Tuesday 4 November in recognition for the contribution they make across York. Thanks to the generosity of a local donor, York CVS, who support voluntary, community and...
