Mayor welcomes £40m growth fund boost

Dec 14, 2025 | News

York and North Yorkshire will get a £40 million boost to drive growth and quality jobs.  Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the £902 million local growth fund during the Budget to support 11 mayoral regions, including York and North Yorkshire.  York and North...

Supporting York’s wellbeing through the Communities Centre

Dec 9, 2025 | Community news, News

York St John University Communities Centre is a welcoming space that brings together students, staff and community members to improve wellbeing through free (or low cost), accessible services. The centre offers a range of support that includes counselling, coaching,...

Social Prescribing Art Group hosts festive wreath making session

Dec 9, 2025 | News

Last month, the Social Prescribing Team here at York CVS brought some seasonal cheer to its monthly art group with a free wreath making session. The art group is designed for people who have accessed social prescribing and may feel too anxious to attend community...

Free support helps employers build healthy and thriving workplaces

Dec 8, 2025 | News

Free support is on offer to employers to help them create inclusive job opportunities. York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has launched a £1.1 million Employer Support Programme, offering a range of support options across the region. Seven expert organisations...

York Citywide Volunteering Quality Mark launched to celebrate and strengthen volunteering across the city

Dec 8, 2025 | Community news, News, York CVS news

York Volunteers, our city’s Volunteer Centre, has launched the York Citywide Volunteering Quality Mark to recognise organisations that support safe, positive and well-managed volunteering experiences.   As part of our Annual General Meeting held on 27 November we...

10 December – York Human Rights City Network: Indicator Report for 2025 Event

Dec 5, 2025 | Community news, News

Join York Human Rights City Network as they share provisional findings of their tenth annual Human Rights Indicator Report for York. Date: Wednesday 10 December Time: 6pm to 8pm Place: Online  Attendees will be invited to discuss indicators that measure progress in...