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...
York Business Festival 2026: two days of free events, workshops and networking
York Business Festival returns this October with two days of free events bringing together businesses, industry leaders, academics and professionals from across York and beyond. Taking place on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 October 2026 at York St John University, the...
New Healthwatch York report: the experiences of women with long-term health conditions in York
Healthwatch York has published a new report exploring the experiences of women living with long-term health conditions in York. A service based on kindness and respect - The health experiences of women with long-term conditions in York shares women’s experiences of...
Healthwatch York’s 2026 Annual Meeting
Healthwatch York Annual Meeting The Healthwatch York Annual Meeting took place on 22 September. We were overwhelmed by the amount of people who came along to hear about our work over the last year. We want to say a huge thank you to all our speakers. Rachael Maskell...
Connect. Collaborate. Influence. Join a York VCSE Network today!
Join a York VCSE Network... At York CVS, we play an important role in connecting Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Through our networks, we create opportunities to discuss key issues, learn from one another, develop new skills, build...
VCSE Funding: Community First Prime Opportunities Fund
The Community First Prime Opportunities Fund, managed by Two Ridings Community Foundation, supports projects helping disadvantaged young people aged 11 to 19 overcome barriers and reach their full potential. Priority is given to projects supporting young people from...
VCSE Funding: Historic England – Places of Worship Renewal Fund
Historic England's Places of Worship Renewal Fund supports urgent repairs and essential improvements to listed places of worship in England, helping to keep buildings safe, open and in public use. Funding can support capital works including: Urgent repairs to roofs,...
VCSE Funding: CAP Bursary Programme – Finance for Growth Review
The CAP Bursary Programme - Finance for Growth Review offers growing charities a fully funded review of their finance function, designed to help organisations develop financial operations alongside their growth and ambitions. The review is worth £2,000 and is fully...
VCSE Funding: Good Place, Warm Place Fund
The Good Place, Warm Place Fund supports community organisations across York to provide warm, safe and welcoming spaces for local people during the colder months. A total of £40,000 is available to support organisations already running, or planning to run, Warm...
Free AI training and resources for charities
Charity Excellence has brought together a range of free training, tools and resources to help charities use AI safely, effectively and responsibly through its Charity AI Ready campaign. In association with Microsoft, Charity Excellence offers 11 free online AI...
Local VCSE groups receive funding to strengthen support for neurodivergent people in York
Five local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations have been awarded a share of £5,000 through the VCSE Small Grants Fund for Neurodivergent Community Projects, a community-focused programme delivered on behalf of the Connecting Our City...
World Suicide Prevention Day: See it. Say it. Signpost it.
By Jack Woodhams, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, York CVS Good Mental Health Project Suicide prevention is about moving away from silence, stigma and misunderstanding and towards openness, compassion and support. For Jack Woodhams, our Suicide Prevention Project...
September is World Suicide Prevention Month
By Jack Woodhams, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, York CVS Good Mental Health Project What would you do if you were worried that someone you knew wasn’t okay? Would you know what to say? Would you feel confident asking the question? And would you know where to point...
Healthwatch York Annual Meeting – 22 September 2026
The Healthwatch York Annual Meeting will take place from 1-3pm on 22 September, in the Main Hall at The Priory Street Centre. The annual meeting is an opportunity to hear more about the work Healthwatch York has been doing over the past year, including how they have...
Offload returns to York this September
York RLFC Foundation is bringing its free Offload mental fitness programme back to the LNER Community Stadium this autumn, following the success of its first programme in York. The next six-week programme begins on Wednesday 9 September 2026, with sessions taking...
VCSE Funding: Garfield Weston Foundation
The Garfield Weston Foundation provides grants to UK-registered charities working across a wide range of charitable activities. Funding can support core, project and capital costs, although applications cannot request funding for the salary of a specific post. The...
VCSE Funding: IOP Public Engagement Grant Scheme
The Institute of Physics (IOP) Public Engagement Grant Scheme (PEGS) supports projects that engage whole family groups, including parents and carers, to improve their relationship with physics. The scheme supports the IOP's Limit Less initiative by funding activities...
VCSE Funding: Kelly Family Charitable Trust
The Kelly Family Charitable Trust provides grants to charities working with families to tackle problems affecting one or more family members and to help families work together as a cohesive unit. The Trust's funding priorities include: Interventions that support...
VCSE Funding: Wise Music Foundation
The Wise Music Foundation provides financial support to people experiencing hardship, distress and illness, with a particular focus on children, people experiencing homelessness and people living in poverty. The Foundation supports a broad range of charitable causes,...
VCSE Funding: Baily Thomas Charitable Fund – Small Grants
The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund provides grants to voluntary organisations working to support people with learning disabilities (intellectual disabilities), with or without autism. The Small Grants Programme supports appeals of up to £5,000. Funding can support...
VCSE Funding: Barchester Charitable Foundation – Outdoor Mobility Equipment
The Barchester Charitable Foundation provides grants to help older people and adults with disabilities or mental health conditions connect or reconnect with their local communities. Funding can support the purchase of outdoor mobility equipment that helps people get...
Rise2Thrive Trailblazer: Support from Kyra Women’s Project
Looking for support with your next steps towards employment, volunteering or education? Kyra Women’s Project is offering one-to-one employability mentoring and support through the Rise2Thrive Trailblazer programme, supporting women who are considering their next...
Help create a list of cool and welcoming spaces in York
As hot weather becomes more frequent, having somewhere safe and welcoming to take a break from the heat can make a real difference. The City of York Council's Shaping Neighbourhoods programme is putting together an online list of community spaces where people can cool...
Have your say on how National Lottery funding is distributed
How should money raised through the National Lottery be spent to support communities in the future? The UK Government is asking individuals and organisations to share their views on how money raised for good causes through National Lottery players should be...
Help shape the future of health and wellbeing in our city.
What helps people stay healthy? What makes it harder? And what could make your neighbourhood a healthier place to live?We’re looking for around 20 people from across York to join a new Community Panel. This is your chance to share your experiences, ideas and hopes for...
We have an exciting opportunity for new trustees to join our board!
We’re looking for new trustees to help us achieve our ambitions! We have an exciting opportunity to join our board! Our trustees play an essential governance role determining our focus and strategic direction, as well as checking that our strategic aims are achieved....
Reuse in charity digital: free tech support for charities
CAST and The Tech for Good Alliance have been talking to charities about their tech problems - and have discovered that many are facing the same ones, including writing case notes efficiently, running events, managing fundraising applications and creating impact...
Youth Commission launches survey on sexism, misogyny and gender violence
Young people across York and North Yorkshire are being encouraged to take part in a new survey exploring experiences of gender violence, sexism and misogyny. The survey has been launched by the York and North Yorkshire Youth Commission as part of its ongoing work to...
Join the York CVS Social Stroll on Wednesday 12 August at New Earswick
Wednesday 12 August 2026, 12:30pm We'll be meeting at the back entrance of the New Earswick Folk Hall (near the post office) Join us for a social stroll to meet our York CVS Social Prescribing Team. Have a nice stroll around the New Earswick area, looking out for...
Healthwatch York Annual Report: Speaking up for better care in York
Healthwatch York’s 2025–26 Annual Report showcases a year of listening, advocacy, and positive change, driven by the voices of local residents. As York’s independent health and social care champion, Healthwatch York engaged with more than 9,000 people over the past...
Step into nature and history within York’s city walls this Yorkshire Day
On Saturday 1 August, local environmental charity St Nicks will join with a host of organisations for a unique event celebrating York's incredible history and wildlife. As part of the Festival of Archaeology and timed to celebrate Yorkshire Day, Step into Nature and...
Trailblazer returns to help more people towards employment
An innovative programme designed to overcome barriers to employment is back, having supported 1,945 people across York and North Yorkshire in its first year. The Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer will continue for a second year to help people with...
Could your building be home to a special anniversary mural?
York Münster Twinning Association (YMTA) is looking for a location for a permanent mural to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the York–Münster twinning partnership in 2027. Working with York BID and as part of York's growing Art Trail, the mural will commemorate seven...
Summer in York: Bring your community to life
This summer, residents, neighbourhood groups and local organisations are being invited to create community events that celebrate York, strengthen local connections and bring people together. Led by City of York Council, Make It York and city partners, the initiative...
York Talk Money Fortnight 6 – 17 July
York Talk Money is back from Monday 6 July to Friday 17 July 2026 Make the most of changes to benefits for families this summer Universal Credit support for families has changed. The two-child limit no longer applies. If you have more than two children and get...
York and North Yorkshire programme to drive inclusive employment
Employers across York and North Yorkshire can access free, expert support to create more inclusive job opportunities, as a £1.1 million programme launches for its second year.York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has launched a second year of the Employer...
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...
VCSE Funding: The Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust
Closing date: 15 February and 15 August annually The Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust was established in 1970 by Barbara de Brye, Stanley Smith’s daughter, in recognition of his passion for plants and gardening. Its purpose is to support horticultural projects...
New research explores York residents’ views on a visitor levy
Strong public support for a fair and transparent visitor levy in York. A new report from Good Organisation (Social Ventures) CIC has explored York residents’ views on the city’s visitor economy and how tourism could better support local communities. The independent...
“Your Police Service, Your Say” – Online public meeting on the subject of AI and facial recognition
On Monday 13 July, Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime will host her online public meeting where North Yorkshire’s Chief Constable will be held to account on behalf of the public. This meeting will focus and include updates on: A look at the...
New Women’s Alliance Service: Flourish launched in York and North Yorkshire
Women in York and North Yorkshire are set to benefit from a new community-led support service designed to help them grow, recover and thrive. The Women’s Alliance programme, Flourish, has been shaped by women, reflecting its focus on empowerment, connection and...
Co-production Week 2026 – putting people at the heart of better mental health services
It's Co-Production Week 2026! 29 June - 3 July 2026 is Co-Production Week, an opportunity to celebrate the power of working together to design services with people, not simply for them. This year's theme, Care Equity, reminds us that everyone should have equal...
Small Charities. Big Impact. Celebrating Small Charities Week 2026
Celebrating the power of small charities in York It's Small Charity Week (22 - 29 June)! A national celebration of the vital role small charities play in communities across the UK. The campaign shines a spotlight on organisations creating connection, opportunity and...
VCSE FUNDING: Cardfactory Foundation – The Community Fund
Closing date: 3 July 2026 Cardfactory Foundation's 'The Community Fund' supports organisations working in our three priority areas, providing vital support to people and communities at the moments that matter. These areas are: Families experiencing financial...
VCSE FUNDING: Small Change Big Difference Fund
Closing dates: 30 June, 30 September and 31 December annually Through the Small Change Big Difference® Fund, trustees consider nominations to charities providing urgent support or relief to those experiencing financial hardship, to enable them to address immediate...
VCSE Collaborative shares overview report showcasing its collective work and achievements
The VCSE Collaborative is proud to share an overview report showcasing its collective work and achievements from 2022 to 2026. From 2022 - 2026, the Humber and North Yorkshire Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Collaborative represented the wider VCSE...
York RLFC launches free Offload mental wellbeing programme for Men on 17 June
York RLFC Foundation is launching Offload in York – a free, friendly and relaxed mental wellbeing programme for men (aged 18+) delivered by Rugby League Cares. Offload is a high-quality, evidence-based programme delivered by current and former professional players,...
Lived Insights launches housing resettlement research and calls for Community Researchers
Lived Insights is delighted to announce a new commission from City of York Council, made possible by Government homelessness funding for the charitable sector, marking the start of an important research project focused on housing resettlement, with planning now...