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.
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Healthwatch York – Time to strengthen, not silence, people’s voices in health and care
Time to strengthen, not silence, people’s voices in health and care – Healthwatch York responds to recent announcements about the Healthwatch Network being abolished. Last weekend the government announced the closure of the Healthwatch Network,...
This year’s theme for Alcohol Awareness Week (7-13 July) is ‘alcohol and work’
Led annually by UK charity Alcohol Change UK, Alcohol Awareness Week runs from 7-13 July 2025 and this year’s theme is ‘alcohol and work’. When it comes to alcohol, how does the work we do influence our drinking and our drinking impact our work? These are the...
It’s time to Talk Money in York and maximise household income
Do one thing for York Talk Money Week 2025 York Talk Money aims to support people who are struggling financially. Many of us are finding it more difficult to meet everyday expenses due to the increase in the cost of living. Advice services have come together to...
Discover what’s happening at York’s community mental health hubs
The York Community Mental Health Hub has launched its first newsletter, bringing together updates, stories and ways to get involved. Inside the June 2025 edition, you’ll find: News from the team at 30 Clarence Street Personal experiences from people using the hub...
Bringing credit union services into York’s communities
City of York Council is partnering with Community First Community Bank (CFCB) to increase awareness and access to credit union services in York. From 10 June 2025 to 26 August 2025, CFCB will provide weekly face-to-face drop-in sessions at two community hubs: Clements...
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB Chief Executive, Stephen Eames, to retire after over 50 years’ service
Stephen Eames, the Chief Executive of NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has announced his intention to retire at the end of June after over 50 years' service in the NHS. Stephen said: "I've been honoured and privileged to have spent my entire...
