York CVS

10/06/2026

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, sharing real-life experiences alongside practical tools to support resilience, wellbeing and performance.

🗓️ Starting Thursday, 18 June, ​​6:15pm – 7:15 pm, LNER Community Stadium

The York programme has been made possible thanks to funding awarded by the York Centre for Voluntary Service (York CVS) through the Community Mental Health Transformation Grant Programme.

Find out more and book a place - https://ow.ly/CNEO50Z934C

09/06/2026

CLOSING TOMORROW - Strategy for a Sustainable Future - public consultation

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority strategy sets our region’s ambition to lead on tackling climate change, creating a sustainable future to benefit communities and businesses.

It’s sets out a plan to achieve healthy and thriving communities, economic transformation, and to become England’s first carbon negative region by 2040.

Complete the survey by midnight June 10
🗨️https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/YNYCA_SFSF/

09/06/2026

Small grants for neurodivergent community projects in York!

The VCSE Small Grants Fund for neurodivergent community projects is now open for applications.

We welcome applications from organisations already supporting neurodivergent people, as well as those looking to begin in this area. If you’ve got a great idea but have never applied for funding before, that’s absolutely fine – we’re always keen to help people get started.

Find out more about the fund here - https://yorkcvs.org.uk/vcse-small-grants-fund-for-neurodivergent-community-projects/

Now Open: Small Grants for Neurodivergent Community Projects in York We’re pleased to announce that the VCSE Small Grants Fund for neurodivergent community projects is now open for applications. Delivered on behalf of the Connecting Our City project, this fund will provide a total of £5,000, with...

09/06/2026

Lived Insights is recruiting: Community Researchers Wanted!

They're looking for people who:
• Have lived experience of homelessness, resettlement services or housing instability
• Care about fairness and making sure people's voices are heard
• Are interested in learning new skills
• Enjoy talking with and supporting others

What you will do:
• Learn community-led research skills
• Listen to people's experiences of housing resettlement services through local drop-in sessions
• Take part in workshops and share findings
• Help bring services together to improve housing support in York

Lived Insights will provide training, support and guidance throughout the role. They will also offer a bursary and expenses package to support your involvement and will be happy to discuss this further with anyone interested in applying.

Even if you're unsure whether it's right for you, they'd love to have a chat!

Email [email protected] or call 07392 203 211.

You can also meet up with the team at a weekly Community Research Café at St Denys Community Hall, Mondays 1 – 3 pm.

Visit their website https://livedinsights.org/were-recruiting/ for the full job description.
Lived Insights

04/06/2026

A huge THANK YOU to York's Volunteers!

York Volunteers are amazing because they give their time, energy, and compassion to make a real difference in people’s lives, support communities, and help create positive change across our city!

From one-off event support, to long-term dedication, and everything in between, there is no one way to volunteer!

If this week has inspired you to get involved, find the perfect volunteering role here - https://yorkcvs.org.uk/volunteers/

03/06/2026

York Volunteers, York's Volunteer Centre is here to support your voluntary, community and social enterprise with everything volunteer management!

Here's some of the ways we can support your group or organisation...

➡️Free promotion of your volunteering opportunities
➡️Advice on volunteering best practice
➡️Free training and events
➡️Representation
➡️Sharing resources

Bex from Age UK York shares how she has found working with York Volunteers.

Version with subtitles available here: https://youtu.be/rviM-bSOzxs

02/06/2026

Has your organisation signed the York Citywide Volunteering Pledge?

The pledge shows your organisation’s commitment to contributing towards a thriving culture of volunteering in York.

📝Sign the pledge - https://yorkcvs.org.uk/york-volunteering-pledge/

02/06/2026

FUNDING ALERT - Small Grants for Neurodivergent Community Projects in York

The Neurodivergent Community Projects VCSE Small Grants Fund will provide a total of £5,000, with grants of up to £500 and up to £1,000 available to local VCSE organisations.

Join an information and support drop-in sessions to find out more about applying...

ONLINE sessions:
🗓️Thursday 4 June, 10-11am
🗓️Wednesday 17 June, 11.30am-12.30pm
🗓️Monday 29 June, 1-2pm

Book a place here - https://bit.ly/Neurodivergent_Community_Projects_Online

IN PERSON sessions:
🗓️Thursday 4 June, 12-1.30pm
🗓️Wednesday 17 June, 1.30-3pm
🗓️Monday 29 June, 10-11.30am

Book a place here - https://bit.ly/Neurodivergent_Community_Projects_In_Person

01/06/2026

Showcase your organisation's commitment to excellent volunteering through the York Citywide Volunteering Quality Mark!

Join our drop-in session tomorrow.

📅 2 June, 1pm – 3pm, Priory Street Centre

✅ Discover how your organisation can achieve recognition for delivering high-quality volunteering experiences

✅ Get expert advice on the application process

✅ Chat through your readiness and get tailored guidance

✅ Ask questions and gain practical support

Whether you're just curious or ready to apply, this is the perfect, informal opportunity to explore what the Quality Mark could mean for your organisation.

Book a place - https://ow.ly/9Yxs50Z5VqG

01/06/2026

🌟It's Volunteers' Week!🌟

Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign to celebrate and recognise the contributions volunteers make to our local communities.

We have a packed list of events taking place, including:

1 June - Supported Volunteering - Find out more about how we can help you volunteer
2 June - York Citywide Quality Mark drop-in sessions
3 June - Find out more about volunteering - information session
3 June - Volunteer Management Forum - Volunteers' Week Special
4 June - Supported Volunteering - Find out more about how we can help you volunteer

Find out more - https://yorkcvs.org.uk/get-involved-join-events-taking-place-during-volunteers-week-1-7-june-2026/