Charities In North Yorkshire

TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE HEALTH OF SICK PREGNANT WOMEN AND THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED A MISCARRIAGE, STILLBIRTH OR NEONATAL DEATH IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT AT EAST LANCASHIRE WOMEN AND NEW BORN CENTRE, THE PROVISION OF MEMORY BOXES AND KEEPSAKES & PROVIDING QUALIFIED INFORMATION ON THE TRISOMY 13 FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT

Various activities as the Scout Asssociation's programmes specify for the age ranges from 6 to 18 years. Activities take place within the various Sections within the Scout Groups in the District.

Developing the skills of choral music and presenting concerts for the financial benefit of charitable and community groups. Performances are mostly , but not exclusively, within the City of York and North Yorkshire

Operation of a library & community hub to further or benefit the residents of Norton on Derwent & surrounding areas to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents.

PROVISION OF ALMSHOUSES FOR POOR PERSONS WHO ARE RESIDENT IN THE PARISH OFBENTHAM AND CLOSE CONNECTIONS OF THOSE RESIDENT IN THE PARISH OF BENTHAM.

Animal Rescue, Conservation, Education, Conservation Research, Heritage.

Provision of subsidised housing

Our aims are to help refugees and asylum seekers who come to live in the Harrogate and Knaresborough district by offering friendship, practical support and educational experiences. We strive to raise awareness about the issues faced by refugees, and we also campaign for a humane asylum system by lobbying local and national politicians.

Assist in relieving either generally or individually in cases of need physically handicapped children of any race, religion, colour or creed, whenever and whatever the need arises.

The purpose of Out of Character is to promote social inclusion among people who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society by reason of mental illness, in particular by:- providing theatre opportunities to adults who use or have used mental health services.-promoting an understanding of mental illness through the use of theatre

Our charity is dedicated to rebuilding lives after brain injury for survivors and families. We cover Darlington, South Durham, Teesside, Hambleton and Richmondshire, delivering services and activities based at The Headway Hub in Darlington. As well as arts and crafts, trips out, ten-pin bowling, discussion groups and advice and information, we run awareness sessions and fundraising activities.

To relieve the suffering of stray and abandoned animals by providing a secure and safe environment until a new loving home can be found.

We support families, health and education professionals, and individuals who's lives are enlivened by those with a little extra chromosome...Down syndrome. Activities include 3-21, a monthly Saturday club where children can play and parents and carers can chat over coffee; Chatterbox, 3 Speech & Language groups for children aged 0-11; Professionals Network, supporting all professionals.

- promote and advance the education of the public in the art of music, particularly (but not exclusively) at or in connection with Ripon Cathedral;- to promote and advance the Christian religion and public worship connected with it through the support of music at or in connection with Ripon Cathedral;

The operation of the Spurriergate Centre in York with associated counselling, listening and pastoral services

The objects of the CIO are to provide and maintain facilities, being the village hall and playground, for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Oswaldkirk in the county of North Yorkshire and the immediate vicinity without distinction of sex, political, religious or other opinions, including use for: meetings, lectures, classes including for the purposes of physical and mental well being; an

Amateur dramatics from our own theatre

The charity delivers library and information services for the public benefit as well as additional activities such as the Summer Reading Challenge for children, Story Time sessions for pre-school children, Rhymetime sessions for the same age group, regular IT drop in sessions for all ages and a Home Library Information Service for the delivery of books to the elderly and housebound.

The Derwent Valley Light Railway Society (DVLRS) operates and maintains the last remaining stretch of the original Derwent Valley Light Railway (DVLR) that ran from York Foss Islands to Cliff Common near Selby. The railway is operated on behalf of and within the bounds of the Yorkshire Museum of Farming (YMF) at Murton, York, as an integral part of the Museum.

To attend generally to the welfare of all boxer dogs in the North of England in need of care and attention or re-homing. To promote kindness to animals, encouraging and educating on repsonsible pet ownership

To provide facilities/coaching and equipment so physically disabled people can play wheelchair basketball. The ages start from 6 yrs to 50+. Levels are beginners/recreational and competition (national league and international)The club raises awareness of disability through sport in and around the local community.

Grant making focussed on Yorkshire area and smaller charities and voluntary organisations operating locally or with local connections.

GRANTS TO YOUNG PEOPLE for educational support who live in the ancient Parish of Thornton-in Craven, North Yorkshire/ East Lancashire border - includes Thornton, Earby, Salterforth, Kelbrook & Hague.Grants to groups and schools working with young people in the Ancient Parish of Thornton in Craven

1st All Saints Sherburn in Elmet Scout Group provides a safe & secure venue and facilitates activities for young people from age 6-14The Scout Group consists of two Beavers colony's (6-8 yr), two Cub Pack (8-10 1/2 yr) and two Scout Troop (10 1/2- 14 yr) with adult leadersWe welcome young people of any faith