Charities In City Of York

The charity's objects are the advancement of health or the saving of lives by undertaking research and other relevant activities in the Yorkshire region or elsewhere to help people avoid, survive or cope with cancer.

The Trust delivers supported living, short breaks, residential care, direct payments support agencies and community domiciliary care services across Yorkshire for children, adults and older people. The Trust also provides vocational training and work placements through its cafe. The ethos of the organisation is to promote independence, choice and control for all people using its services.

TO CARRY ON SUCH SCHOOL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS AND OTHERS.

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHAPTER ARE (A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FAITH AND PRACTICE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND, IN PARTICULAR BY FURTHERING THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND; (B) TO CARE FOR AND CONSERVE THE FABRIC AND STRUCTURE OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH BUILDING; (C) TO ADVANCE ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES WHICH ARE ANCILLARY.

Avalon strives to support adults in need of care to be full citizens and to live as independently as possible in a supportive environment. Family Living for support long or short term in a family based setting. Supported Living for accommodation, tenancy and community support services.

St Leonard's Hospice's mission is to provide excellent care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and to the people they are about, to enrich their lives and to contribute to the ongoing development of end-of-life care.

We purchase and commission domestic housing appropiate to our client needs.A range of normal life activities are offered to clients.Holiday facilities are also offered to our clients with financial support from the trust.We provide a range of community support services.

The aims and objectives of the Trust are the advancement or maintenance of the Roman Catholic religion in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Middlesbrough.

To create work of quality, daring, delight and accomplishment on and off our stages, that offers a diverse mix of entertainment, and aesthetic enjoyment.To offer the building, and our knowledge, skills and experience as a resource toIocal people, and to encourage both theatre going and theatre making.To give best value in all aspects of our operation.

Provision of tenanted accommodation,support staff, training & rehabilitation services, learning & social activities for children & adults. Equipment training & provision including, Information technology devices. Comprehensive advice and guidance, living with visual impairment including other disabilities specialist training for care workers, companies & other services. Community services.

The charitable company's policy is to acquire, renovate and maintain property of historical, architectural or constructional interest in the County of North Yorkshire in accordance with its objects.The charity does not generally award grants to third parties.

The primary purpose of the Yorkshire North and East District is to advance the mission of the church in the region by offering resources and expertise to Circuits which may not be available locally to enable them to engage with the wider society in the region and address its concerns.

Two Ridings Community Foundation is one of 46 accredited community foundations in the UK with the shared aim of helping individuals, families, entrepreneurs, companies, charitable trusts and public sector bodies connect with, support and invest in their local communities across the UK.

St Michael le Belfrey is a Church of England parish church in the Diocese of York serving the local parish, diocese & beyond through public & online worship & small groups; teaching; pastoral work; student, youth & children's work; social action; hosting events; distributing literature; supporting mission partners in UK & abroad; church planting & revitalisation initiatives.

community participation by providing facilities for the playing of football and other sports;the provision of facilities for sport, recreation of such persons who have need for such facilities in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life; and advancement of the education of children and young people

To increase participation in sport and physical activity across York and North Yorkshire and to use Sport as a a driver for change to Create better futures and improve health through sport.

TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE COMMUNITY OF YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER. IN PARTICULAR, THE PROTECTION OF HEALTH, AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, DISTRESS AND SICKNESS AND TO PROMOTE AND ORGANISE CO-OPERATION IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE SAME BY BRINGING TOGETHER REPRESENTATIVES OF THE VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND STATUTORY AUTHORITIES WITHIN THAT AREA OF BENEFIT.

CANDLELIGHTERS SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE REGIONAL PAEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY & HAEMATOLOGY UNIT IN LEEDS. FUNDING IS PROVIDED FOR HARDSHIP GRANTS, SUPPORT GROUPS, HOLIDAYS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR CANCER OR LEUKAEMIA AT THE UNIT; MEDICAL AND OTHER EQUIPMENT; MEDICAL; NURSING AND SOCIAL SUPPORT STAFF AND RESEARCH INTO CHILDHOOD CANCER AND LEUKAEMIA

Age UK York offers a range of services and support to older people in the City of York. Activities include: providing information and advice; respite care; domiciliary care; a befriending service; a home from hospital service; providing escorted transport; running day clubs and a 'Keep your Pet' service. Age UK York operates four charity shops in locations across the city and surrounding area.

Dementia Forward exists to provide specialist support, advice and information to anyone affected by dementia. Support is given from pre diagnosis to end of life through a range of services including home visits by our specialist dementia support team as well as running community wellbeing services. Our services have been designed to give North Yorkshire folk the right support at the right time.

We provide quality and affordable childcare for children from 6 months to 16 years, and in particular to lone parents and those on low income. We support out of school clubs offering wrap around childcare.

The main objective of the charity is to provide education based on the principles of Waldorf Education.The charity runs the York Steiner School for pupils aged 3 - 16 yrs old. It also runs Parent & Child groups and offers adult education.

We aim to enhance the education of students at York St John University by:- 1) promoting the interests & welfare of students, representing, supporting & advising members; 2) being the recognised representative channel between students & the University; & 3) providing social, cultural, sporting & recreational activities & forums for discussions & debate for the personal development of its members

Harrogate International Festival is a creative cultural organisation working year round to bring the highest quality performing arts, literature, community and education to Harrogate and Yorkshire through strategic alliances with key public and commercial partners.

SASH prevents vulnerable young people from becoming homeless by offering them a room in a volunteer?s home. We provide emergency accommodation through our Nightstop Service for up to 14 nights. Longer term accommodation, for up to 2 years is provided through our Supported Lodgings schemes.