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...

Helping charities protect against fraud: Charity Fraud Awareness Week 8 – 12 December 2025

Dec 4, 2025 | News

8 – 12 December 2025 marks Charity Fraud Awareness Week, and a reminder for organisations of all sizes to review their fraud prevention measures and keep their charity safe from harm. Fraud poses a real threat to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE)...

York Disability Week: Promoting an Equal, Inclusive and Accessible York

Dec 3, 2025 | Community news, News

York Disability Week, 29th Nov to 6th Dec Promoting an Equal, Inclusive and Accessible York Back for its ninth year, York Disability Week programme offers over 30 in-person & online activities running from 29th November to 6th December with a few events in the...