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
VCSE FUNDING: Green Community Grants Programme
The Wildlife Trusts - Green Community Grants Programme To be eligible for funding, you must have been operating for a minimum of 12 months and your organisation's main aims and objectives must fit with one of the two funding themes: Contributing to nature recovery...
‘State of the City’ Annual Indicator Report on Human Rights in York i now available
New report highlights human rights challenges and opportunities in the City of York The York Human Rights City Network, hosted by The Centre for Applied Human Rights at The University of York and York CVS, has published its tenth annual Indicator Report, Human Rights...
Take part in York Environment Festival – Call for events opens on 1 May
York Environment Festival is back for its seventh year, running from 3 October – 1 November 2026. After a successful 2025 festival, YEFest26 will once again celebrate the brilliant work of local environmental groups, campaigners, businesses, universities, schools and...
VCSE FUNDING: SPAR Community Cashback Grant
Funding is available for community groups and clubs, with funding available for both new and ongoing projects. The application process is quick and straightforward, simply complete the form and tell them about the exceptional contribution your organisation makes in...
Join our team as a Social Prescriber – We’re hiring for various roles
Make a real difference - become a Social Prescriber! We're currently recruiting for the following roles. Salary: £29,768 | Hours: 15 per week | Fixed Term: 12 month fixed term contract with the possibility of an extension Closing date: 3 May 2026 York CVS are looking...
NAVCA and ACRE launch new resources to help the VCSE sector navigate local government change
Local government in England is going through one of its biggest periods of change in a generation. Through devolution and local government reorganisation, new decision-making structures are emerging that will shape how services are designed, funded and delivered in...
