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York CVS
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We are a independent charity supporting and championing York's Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector with training, events, funding, development and representation.
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
January 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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
January 12, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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
January 8, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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
January 7, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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
January 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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
January 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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
Exploring new income streams for VCSE organisations: Online session
Grants are harder to secure and competition is rising. This workshop explores how VCSE organisations in York can diversify income.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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
VCSE Meeting - City of York Council's CQC Report Outcomes
VCSE organisations working in health and care invited to discuss City of York Council's CQC report outcomes.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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/
January 2, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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
December 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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
December 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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.
December 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Reposted by York CVS
Live in York? Need some support over the Christmas break? Find useful sources of help and advice on our winter services list here: www.healthwatchyork.co.uk/seecmsfile/?...
www.healthwatchyork.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Join Voluntary Sector North West for the first ever Great North VCFSE Exchange which will explore how voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector organisations are making relationships with their strategic authorities work.

https://ow.ly/JvIX50XKcRP
December 16, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The York Citywide Volunteering Quality Mark is now live! This new Quality Mark celebrates organisations across York that create positive, inclusive and meaningful experiences for their volunteers. Be among the first in the city to achieve this new standard in volunteering.

https://ow.ly/2XJU50XHq9M
December 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This Charity Fraud Awareness Week (8–12 Dec), review your organisation’s fraud response plan. Explore free fraud prevention helpsheets, sample policies and real case studies to help protect your charity from harm: https://preventcharityfraud.org.uk/awareness-week/
December 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
David Skaith, Mayor for York and North Yorkshire, is asking for the public’s views before he sets the amount that goes to our police and fire services in York and North Yorkshire from your council tax bill.

Have your say at www.YourPoliceAndFire.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Taking place tomorrow (10 December, 6-8pm)...
Join York Human Rights City Network as they share provisional findings of their tenth annual Human Rights Indicator Report for York. Book your place here - https://ow.ly/Otgb50XCGxB
York Human Rights City Network: Indicator Report for 2025
Join York Human Rights City Network as they share provisional findings of their tenth annual Human Rights Indicator Report for York
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December 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Fraud can affect charities of all sizes. This Charity Fraud Awareness Week, take time to check your fraud prevention measures. Free tools and case studies are available to help keep your organisation safe: https://preventcharityfraud.org.uk/awareness-week/

#StopCharityFraud
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Join York Human Rights City Network as they share provisional findings of their tenth annual Human Rights Indicator Report for York.

10 December, 6-8pm, online.

Book tickets here - https://ow.ly/6i9050XCGl7
York Human Rights City Network: Indicator Report for 2025
Join York Human Rights City Network as they share provisional findings of their tenth annual Human Rights Indicator Report for York
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December 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The SEYH Awards 2025 are open for entries. A great chance for social enterprises to be recognised across Yorkshire and Humber. Deadline: 19 December 2025. Event: 26 March 2026.
More info: seyh.org.uk/seyh-awards/
#SEYHAwards #YorkVCSE
SEYH Awards - SEYH
seyh.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Have your say on funding for police and fire services in York and North Yorkshire.
This consultation includes proposals on neighbourhood policing, firefighter safety, and road safety.
Share your views before 10:00am, 5 January 2026.

Have your say: https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk/precept/
December 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
City of York Council has launched a new survey to better understand how gambling-related harms are affecting people across our city. They are keen to hear from professionals who support others who may be experiencing these challenges.

Deadline 15 Dec
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CYCGamblingRHS
Gambling-related harms
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
www.surveymonkey.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Looking to build your digital confidence before the new year?
Free training courses this December include sessions on online safety, smart tech and motivation.
Find out more: https://yorkcvs.org.uk/free-digital-inclusion-training-december-courses/

#DigitalInclusion #FreeCourses #YorkEvents
December 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
That marks the end of our Annual General Meeting 2025 – thank you to everyone who joined us and for the staff team for bringing the event together. You can find out more about our work by visiting Our Impact 2025 webpages here - yorkcvs.org.uk/impact-repor... #YorkCVSAGM25
Impact Report 2024-25 - York CVS
yorkcvs.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM