Voluntary and community sector

The voluntary and community sector makes a vital contribution in North Yorkshire, whether this is through provision of services or by supporting community action.

Partnership working

Good partnership working is vital, and the Thriving Third Sector Steering group meets to facilitate better partnership working between the public and voluntary and community sectors. For more information about the group please use the menu on the left.

The North Yorkshire Compact is the agreement between voluntary and community sector organisations and public sector organisations about how we will work together. For more information please use the menu on the left

North Yorkshire and York Forum

The North Yorkshire and York Forum is the sub-regional infrastructure organisation for York and North Yorkshire and exists to promote, develop and support new and existing forms of voluntary and community action; and to ensure that their views and interests are well represented.

The Forum provides a range of services and support to voluntary organisations, community groups and charities in York and North Yorkshire. For more information click here.

Voluntary and community sector directory

The Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Directory is a fully searchable directory of voluntary and community organisations working throughout York and North Yorkshire. Find out more here