FUNDING ALERT - North Yorkshire Sport – Movement Activity and Sport Fund. Funding is available for revenue, capital and workforce-focused projects between £3k - £49,999. Deadline: 26 May 2026. Find out more - https://ow.ly/Mhkf50YAqq4

@makeityork.bsky.social is inviting local groups, charities, and organisations to take part in a new city sculpture trail by adopting a sculpture and creating a unique, eye-catching design. Get your application in quick here - https://forms.monday.com/forms/df3245a3e0186e9392027637b03cb894?r=use1

Join York City FC Foundation for the York Charity Sleepout 2026 - bringing together individuals, community groups and businesses from across the city for one powerful night! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/york-charity-sleepout-2026-tickets-1984030534738?aff=oddtdtcreator #York #VCSESupportYork

Today is #SocialPrescribingDay26! Social Prescribers help people find non-medical support - like community groups, activities, and advice services to boost their health and wellbeing. Find out more about the service in #York - https://ow.ly/cbY550YyWNB#SocialPrescribingDay26

To mark Social Prescribing Day 2026, our York CVS Social Prescribing Team are organising a ‘Social Stroll’ on Wednesday 25 March, from 12pm – 1pm, starting at the Priory Street Centre.  Everyone is invited to join to meet our York Social Prescribing Team, have a nice stroll and socialise!

We spoke with recipients of the Community Mental Health Transformation Grant about their work, the impact they're seeing, and the value of being part of a supported network. Read all the project stories here - https://ow.ly/yXHX50YtA0Y #VCSESupportYork #LocalInfrastructure

95 prospective volunteers attended last week's York Volunteering Fair 2026, to meet with 38 VCSE organisations looking for volunteers. Attendees praised the friendly atmosphere, and the quality of matches found! A huge thank you to all the VCSE organisations who made the event a huge success!

We're offering a series of free training sessions this March, designed specifically for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in York. View the full programme here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/york-cvs-26259977045 #VCSESupportYork #VCSETraining #FreeTraining

Create content that inspires. Build connections that matter. Help shape positive change across York. Join our team as our Communications and Engagement Officer! Find out more and apply online - https://bit.ly/Comms_Engagement_Officer_2026

Share your VCSE organisation's story... We want to help share and raise awareness of the great work happening across York’s VCSE sector. If you or your organisation has news, achievements or a story to share, please use this form to tell us about it - https://yorkcvs.org.uk/share-your-story/

Free practical training designed specifically for York's VCSE sector ✅Writing Successful Funding Applications ✅Presentation Skills ✅Trustee Essentials ✅Financial and Risk Awareness ✅Strengthening Your Board ✅Accounting for CICs Book your place - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/york-cvs-26259977045

It's the York Volunteering Fair 2026 today! From 2.30pm - 4.30pm, Priory Street Centre, you'll be able to explore over 100 volunteering roles and meet with different local charities and good causes! Find out more - https://ow.ly/gQP950YoByh

Are you a confident communicator who can produce compelling content across a wide range of digital and print channels? We're recruiting for a Communications and Engagement Officer at York CVS! Apply here - https://bit.ly/Comms_Engagement_Officer_2026

Work or volunteer in a charity, community group or social enterprise? IVAR is running its biggest survey on what it’s really like to get and manage grants. Your experience can help drive change - https://yorkcvs.org.uk/4-march-deadline-to-complete-ivars-2026-funding-experience-survey/

The York Volunteering Fair 2026 offers a fantastic way to explore volunteering opportunities across the city. Meet organisations face to face, understand their impact and find out how you can get involved. Book your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978400479090?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join our free funding and sustainability training for York’s VCSE sector. 10 March, 1.00pm – Writing successful funding applications 13 March, 10.00am – Bidding for public sector contracts (online session) 23 March, 2.00 pm – Accounting for CICs https://yorkcvs.org.uk/york-cvs-training-and-events/

Free training for York’s VCSE sector this March (Priory Street Centre, York). These sessions will support trustees and senior leaders to strengthen governance, understand financial and risk responsibilities, and build effective, diverse boards. https://yorkcvs.org.uk/york-cvs-training-and-events/

Thinking about trying something new this year? The York Volunteering Fair 2026 is a great chance to meet local charities, ask questions and explore different volunteering roles in one place. Everyone is welcome. Find out more : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978400479090?aff=oddtdtcreator

Job opportunity: Social Prescribing Link Worker Provide one-to-one, person-centred support to help people address non-clinical needs and improve their health and wellbeing. 30 hrs | £29,179 (pro rata) Apply by: 3 March 2026 https://yorkcvs.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/18

Job opportunity: Social Prescribing Link Worker Provide one-to-one, person-centred support to help people address non-clinical needs and improve their health and wellbeing. 30 hrs | £29,179 (pro rata) Apply by: 3 March 2026 https://yorkcvs.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/18

Free practical training for York’s VCSE sector this March. Trustee development, funding, impact reporting, presentation skills and community wealth building. View all sessions and book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/york-cvs-26259977045 #YorkVCSE #VCSEsupport

Looking to make a difference in your local community? Join us at the York Volunteering Fair 2026 to meet local charities and community groups, explore a wide range of opportunities and find a role that suits you. Fint out more: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978400479090?aff=oddtdtcreator

The NHS in York has shared a helpful online resource to support your health and wellbeing during Ramadan, with practical tips on fasting, sleep, hydration and looking after yourself and others. If you’re observing Ramadan you may find this useful: https://www.virtualhealthassistant.co.uk/ramadan/

Have your say in the York Parents’ Survey. Your feedback will help shape future support and services for families across the city. Open until 31 March 2026. You could also win a £50 Love2shop voucher. https://yorksj.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6M8Dac2fpwG7TU2

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire plans to bring healthcare services closer to communities in a bid to increase capacity in the NHS and boost high streets. Read more: https://yorkcvs.org.uk/mayor-to-bring-health-services-to-the-high-street/

Special York Talk Money Advice Event Join the team on Wednesday 11 February, 1.30pm – 4.30pm at Morrisons Supermarket, Foss Islands Road, York YO31 7UR for a Talk Money campaign drop-in session. You’ll be able to access practical advice, helpful resources, and free giveaways!

A range of Digital Inclusion sessions are running across York & North Yorks this Feb and March. Open to everyone, these workshops cover safeguarding, mental health, coaching and more. https://ow.ly/vTsk50Y8atf Funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

York Racecourse is offering two York-based charities or community groups £1,000, a Racecourse bucket collection and discounted venue hire as part of its 2026 Local Community Partnership Scheme. Find out more: https://ow.ly/YBvP50Y84ek #YorkVCSE #FundingOpportunity #YorkRacecourse

FUNDING ALERT: Apply for up to £10k through York St John University’s Community Research Grants 2026. The programme supports community-led issues by pairing successful applicants with academic researchers. Apply by noon on 27 March 2026. https://ow.ly/cfXP50Y8260

We’re supporting York Talk Money Campaign this February encouraging everyone to get involved and small changes can help make every penny count - save smart, live better. in #YorkTalkMoney. Talking about money can help us all build financial confidence Visit: www.livewellyork.co.uk/talkmoney

A new national strategy aims to halve violence against women and girls. In York and North Yorkshire, partners and businesses are being asked to support its delivery. Can your organisation play a part? Find out more: https://ow.ly/p5TL50Y4bcC

Raise York is inviting parents and carers to share their views through the York Parents’ Survey. Feedback will help shape support and services for families across the city. With a chance to win a £50 Love2Shop voucher. www.york.gov.uk/YorkParentsSurvey #FamilySupport #YorkParents

The Jane Tomlinson Appeal has launched the Big Charity Giveaway, offering grants from a few hundred pounds up to £15,000. Charities in Yorkshire are invited to apply for a share of the £250,000 funding pot. https://ow.ly/atfw50Y17zy #FundingOpportunity #VCSE

On Friday 23 January, residents of York and North Yorkshire can join an online public meeting with the Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime. The Chief Constable will be questioned on police performance, public concerns and improvement plans. https://ow.ly/ILjo50XZzqT

Join other organisations supporting people experiencing homelessness in York for the next VCSE Homelessness Support Network event. It’s a chance to connect, share and learn together. Tuesday 3 February 2026 - Book here: https://ow.ly/eP3I50XZxsb #YorkVCSE

Free Perinatal Wellbeing Workshops: Designed to help you reflect, connect and learn practical tools to support your mental health and wellbeing during pregnancy and the first two years of parenthood. Find out more and book: https://ow.ly/FkW150XZx4y

Last few places on a fully funded Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills – introduction to essential counselling skills, starting this week. Find out more - https://yorkcvs.org.uk/fully-funded-level-2-certificate-in-counselling-skills-introduction-to-essential-counselling-skills/

A further £250k has been awarded to charitable organisations in York for community-led mental health and wellbeing support to extend and build on the achievements of earlier work which has reshaped how local people access mental health support close to home. Read more - https://ow.ly/6V7550XZuuU

Healthwatch York has published a progress review of mental health services in York. You can read what people want from better support services and the new approach proposed here: https://ow.ly/JKAs50XW098 #MentalHealth #York #VCSE

Thu 15 Jan, York Priory Street Centre: Lean practical ways to support people facing digital exclusion and build confidence online. One-to-one sessions available from AbilityNet for tailored support. https://ow.ly/saI350XVthN Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith #DigitalInclusion

Join the next York VCSE Assembly meeting to find out more about the NHS Neighbourhood Health Model, what's happening locally and what this means for VCSE organisations in York. Wednesday 4 February 2026, 10.00am–12.00pm, Main Hall, Priory Street Centre, #York Book here: https://ow.ly/zPql50XRXgU

Free Accessible Digital session in York on 15 Jan. Learn tech basics, media literacy, the benefits of being online, and how to stay safe from scams. 📍 Priory Street Centre 🕙 10am–12pm & 1pm–3pm #DigitalInclusion #YorkVCSE

Join the next York VCSE Homelessness Support Network meeting on Tuesday 3 February 2026, 10.00am–12.00pm, Denham Room, Priory Street Centre. Network, share and collaborate to improve support across the city. Book here: https://ow.ly/XQqo50XRVTH #YorkVCSE #HomelessnessSupport #YorkNetwork

Help shape York CVS’s Strategic Plan 2026–31. We’re inviting York VCSE organisations and partners to review and comment on our priorities. Share your views by 16 January: https://yorkcvs.org.uk/help-shape-york-cvss-strategic-plan-for-the-next-5-years/ #VCSESupportYork #VCSEInfrastructure

Free webinar... Exploring new income streams for VCSE organisations - 20 January, 1 – 3pm. This workshop encourages York’s Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations to think beyond traditional funding and explore practical ways to diversify income - https://ow.ly/ehmo50XNY43

VCSE organisations working in health and care invited to discuss City of York Council's CQC report outcomes on Monday 12 January, 3pm - 4pm, online (Teams). Find out more and book your place here: https://ow.ly/PwBs50XNWaX

Help shape our Strategic Plan for the next 5 years... we're inviting all VCSE organisations in York and our partners to review and comment on our strategic priorities for the next 5 years. Have your say here - https://yorkcvs.org.uk/help-shape-york-cvss-strategic-plan-for-the-next-5-years/

Healthwatch York has published its Winter Services list, bringing together activities, advice and practical support available across York over the winter period. View the Winter Services list: https://www.healthwatchyork.co.uk/seecmsfile/?id=115 #YorkWinterServices

Healthwatch York has published its Winter Services list, bringing together activities, advice and practical support available across York over the winter period. View the Winter Services list: https://www.healthwatchyork.co.uk/seecmsfile/?id=115 #YorkWinterServices

Please note that our offices will close at 12 noon on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and will reopen at 8.30am on Monday 5 January 2026. During this time, our team will be taking a seasonal break. We hope that everyone enjoys this festive time in their own special way.