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 Active Bystander Training for York’s VCSE Sector
York CVS is offering free Active Bystander Training to help people working and volunteering across York’s VCSE sector feel more confident recognising and responding to unwelcome behaviour. Delivered by Laura Harris from North Yorkshire Sport, this practical session...
World Mental Health Day 2026 – Five Ways to Wellbeing
On Saturday 10 October, people across the world will come together to mark World Mental Health Day, an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health, reduce stigma, and encourage conversations about wellbeing. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2026 is “Lived...
Free webinars for Hate Crime Awareness Week 2026
Learn, understand and take action during Hate Crime Awareness Week A programme of free online webinars will take place across York and North Yorkshire as part of Hate Crime Awareness Week, Monday 12 to Friday 16 October 2026. Hate Crime Awareness Week is a national...
Community co-production: Designing neighbourhood mental health centres with people, not for people
How can neighbourhood mental health services be designed with communities, rather than simply for them? A free online webinar this October will explore learning from Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre pilot sites across the country - including York. The Design in...
York Green Business Forum: Lower Costs, Better Business
Thursday 15 October 2026 | 4–6pm | Patch York | Free With rising costs continuing to put pressure on businesses, the next York Green Business Forum will focus on practical ways to reduce running costs, improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Hear from...
Free training: Property law for the VCSE sector
York CVS is hosting a free training session to help Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations better understand property law and the legal considerations involved in owning, leasing, or using property. Property law for the VCSE sector will take...
