Charities In North Yorkshire

The charity distributes food parcels to those experiencing food poverty in Otley and the surrounding area. It operates from Spring Gardens, Westbourne Grove Otley. Non-perishable food is donated at collection points in the town, made up into parcels and delivered to individuals and families referred from outside agencies. We may donate to other charitable groups who alleviate food poverty

To advance the education of pupils at Aspin Park Academy by engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school. This is provided either via donations of facilities and equipment to the school or funds towards their purchase. Fundraising events and other activities are also used to develop relationships between school staff, parents and the wider community.

KEY provides services to homeless and vulnerable individuals in and around the city of York

Part of the building is rented to N.Y. county council for use as a library. The lease of this part of the property is in the process of being assigned to the community library trustees. As well as being used by charity & social groups to raise funds and hold meetings, regular craft/gift and antique fairs and Art Exhibitions are held in an effort to raise money to maintain the premises.

raises money from parent donations, sale of school photographs etc to finance education visits

York Opera stages two major productions each year and a number of small concerts and workshops mainly in York but also covering North and East Yorkshire in schools,churches, village halls etc.

Guisborough Christian Centre is a Christan fellowship which operates in Guisborough, East Cleveland and elsewhere for the advancement of the Christian religion, relief of persons in need, hardship and distress, the advancement of education, provision of recreational facilities in the interests of social welfare

Provision of financial assistance for:Rotary causes both UK based and internationalRelief of poverty and sicknessOverseas travel grants to young peopleProjects for the benefit of the local communityOther registered charities, institutions and societies

Create extends participation in and access to the arts and provides support to the creative sector. Other activities include: event management, festivals development work, research, evaluation and consultancy, strategic networks and partnership work, and supporting creative practitioners.

To manage the assets and investments of the charity to obtain the best returns for the benefit of the inhabitants of West Witton to pay out annualy on St Bartholomew's Day, to the qualifying residents, an equally divided share of the disposable income as set out in the governing document of the trust.

The Parents Association raises funds for the Grammar School

Village Hall serving the needs of the community with room hire, cafe, pensioners socials, classes, charity fundraising.

The trustees shall apply the income of the charity in relieving either generally or individually persons resident in the parish of Knaresborough who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress, by making grants of money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce the need, hardship or distress of such persons.

Almshouse in Long Preston

The Charity exists to provide four almshouses for poor persons of good character resident in the Parish of Leathley

Provision of housing for persons in need with preference given to those who are members of the Society of Friends.

Play School and Social Activities

To educate the public in the art and sciences, and in particular the arts and sciences of music, in the presentation of concerts and other activities.

PROVIDES SPORT/RECREATIONAL/BUILDINGS/FACILITIES/OPEN SPACE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

Through fund-raising activities and service the Rotary Club of Harrogate provides support for local groups and individuals in need, and also, via Rotary International, for international health and welfare projects.

The Wharfedale foundation is a grant awarding trust which was established in March 2009.

The rescuing and rehoming of abandoned pets and the financing of vet treatment as necessary. The charity runs a small cat sanctuary for temporarily housing cats and kittens and maintains contact with other charities having facilities for dogs and other pet animals. Also the charity liaises with local vets and contributes to the vet bills of OAPs when they cannot afford treatment for their pets.

A charity for education and relief of poverty for the village of Wath, North Yorkshire. Aimed at the young and the elderly it makes grants to individuals and organisations and provides village facilities for the people of the parish of Wath.

The Band and Ensemble groups provide music for various events, inc.charity/community/church/private. The band owns some instruments providing opportunity for education and training within the local community.

The Hillside Scout Group is based in the foothills of the North Yorkshire Moors just north of Thirsk. Through the Scout programme, we help develop children and teenagers of the surrounding area, from ages 6 to 16. Further, we have played a key role in providing a recreational field and building a new hall for both our Scout meetings and indoor sports for the whole community.