Charities In City Of York

Our Charity aims to provide (a) a place of worship for Orthodox Christians who are predominantly members of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain, (b) educational opportunities for the community we serve (of Greeks and Greek Cypriots who are first, second, or even sometimes third generation immigrants), (c) social, welfare and cultural activities, and (d) an information centre.

A wide range of educational activities are provided for the children working in the spirit of the learning and development requirements outlined in EYFS 2021 alongside the principles of playwork.

Peasholme Charity addresses poverty and social exclusion for vulnerable people in and around the city of York who are experiencing or heading towards 'crisis ' (lacking shelter, security or an ability to sustain oneself). We work to achieve our aims by offering specialist one-to-one support services which provide advice, guidance and signposting with respect to housing, benefits, finance and debt.

Accessible Arts & Media runs a range of inclusive creative learning and wellbeing projects for groups including disabled adults and young people, older people with dementia and people with enduring mental health problems. Our projects help people develop the skills and confidence to connect with their local community and have more of a say in the things that matter to them.

Promoting the whole mission of the Church. The Parish Hall are available for use by the community. The church members help in local schools, visit those who have been bereaved or are ill.

Advocacy Alliance provides free, independent advocacy support to individuals on a one to one basis.The organisation recruits trains and supports members of the community to become volunteer advocates.Advocacy Alliance provides safeguarding training to vulnerable people

The Trust benefits communities within North Yorkshire, Teesside and Cumbria. The aims are: to help educate & develop young people, particularly those with phyical, learning, & mental health problems; disadvantaged groups; the conservation & improvement of the natural environment; to address the challenges of rural communities and any other charitable purposes considered oppropriate at the time.

To maintain and manage the Community Centre, to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Tang Hall, in a common effort to advance education and wellbeing. Provides facilities in the interests of social welfare, for recreational and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

Care for the local community, services in care homes for the elderly. Food hampers for the needy/lonely. Children's holiday clubs and festive parties. Regular weekly services for all ages including a monthly youth social event, ladies group and mens group.

The primary object of all PCCs is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The PCC (Powers) Measure 1956 states that the PCC 'is to co-operate with the Minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical'.

To enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups.

The charity provides a volunteer search and rescue service to members of the public in distress on the North York Moors, Howardian Hills, Yorkshire Wolds and in any other such place as requested.

The policy of the Federation is to raise funds & organise courses, lectures & events to advance the education of women in citizenship, public affairs - both national & international in music, drama and other cultural subjects. We aim to improve and develop conditions in rural life, give instruction and training in all branches of home economics, handicrafts, health & social welfare & Agriculture.

York Pride raises awareness of LGBT issues by promoting and staging events,taking part in campaigning and commentary in the media, and providing support to other LGBT charities and voluntary organisations. We also promote the provision of information, advice and support that celebrate LGBT lives and history.

We are a small community based playgroup operating from Carr Children's Centre. We offer places to both 2 and 3-4 year olds, we accept both 2 year funding and the 30hrs. Been a charity based playgroup we try and keep our fees as low as possible so that everyone can access our provision. We offer Early Talk Boost to both children and parents who require support in speech and language.

To relieve the needs of women in the York area who are experiencing emotional and mental healthdifficulties or trauma by the provision of high-quality, low-cost counselling and support services.

The objects of the York Medical Society are the advancement and diffusion of medical knowledge amongst the medical profession and the general public and the encouragement of the publication of original contributions to the study of medical science and to make donations to charitable and other worthy causes and provide medical student bursaries at the Directors' discretion.

Working with young students, who are struggling to engage with mainstream education, on alternative learning experiences including outdoor activities, small animal care, horticultural and workshop projects, to gain life skills, practical learning and support for them to return to full time education.

We try to enable people to live out their faith as part of our community through:Worship and prayer, learning about the Gospel and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus.Provision of pastoral care for people living in the local community.Missionary and outreach work.To facilitate this work we maintain the fabric of the Church buildings.

TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS

Lollipop provides regular free activities for families of children & young people with any degree of hearing loss. Through such activities families have the opportunity to meet & build friendships with others, with whom they share their experience of deafness. Activities also encourage members to realise their true potential & in doing so build confidence, raise self esteem & develop self identity

The Merchant Taylors maintain the 14th century guild hall (making it available for use by the public) and conduct the dayt to day business of the guild.Financial grants are made to needy young people from the York area to assist their advancement in the fields of art, craftsmanship and music.

The charity's initial objectives and principal activities are to work with charities and voluntary organisations that advance education, offer opportunities and provide care to young people.

The PCC offers a range of services and events during the week and over the course of the year that our community find both beneficial and spiritually uplifting. St Luke's provides pastoral care across the parish in various ways. The introduction of 'joyful Connections', which takes place in the Church Hall, works towards combatting social isolation.

REGULAR WORSHIP, PASTORAL WORK, INCLUDING VISITING THE SICK AND BEREAVED, TEACHING OF CHRISTIANITY, PROMOTING THE WHOLE CHURCH'S MISSION, SUPPORTING OTHER CHARITIES IN UK AND OVERSEAS