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
Healthwatch York’s 2026 Annual Meeting
Healthwatch York Annual Meeting The Healthwatch York Annual Meeting took place on 22 September. We were overwhelmed by the amount of people who came along to hear about our work over the last year. We want to say a huge thank you to all our speakers. Rachael Maskell...
Connect. Collaborate. Influence. Join a York VCSE Network today!
Join a York VCSE Network... At York CVS, we play an important role in connecting Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Through our networks, we create opportunities to discuss key issues, learn from one another, develop new skills, build...
VCSE Funding: Community First Prime Opportunities Fund
The Community First Prime Opportunities Fund, managed by Two Ridings Community Foundation, supports projects helping disadvantaged young people aged 11 to 19 overcome barriers and reach their full potential. Priority is given to projects supporting young people from...
VCSE Funding: City of York Council Ward Grants
City of York Council’s Ward Grants provide funding for community projects that benefit residents within individual wards across York. Projects should help meet local ward priorities and provide opportunities or services for people living in the area. Funding proposals...
VCSE Funding: Gilly’s – The Gillian Stevenson Charitable Trust
Gilly’s, the working name of The Gillian Stevenson Charitable Trust, provides development grants to small charities across North Yorkshire that improve the lives of disadvantaged children, young people and adults. The fund is particularly interested in helping small...
VCSE Funding: One Stop Community Partnership
The One Stop Community Partnership provides small grants to local community groups and organisations delivering projects that benefit people in their communities. Funding is available for organisations working within two miles of a One Stop store and supporting...
