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Supporting music activities for children and young people in York

The object of the charity is to encourage and educate the public in the appreciation of music, primarily by the study of choral works, the presentation of concerts and other activities.

To educate the public in dramatic and operatic arts, to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts, to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the Executive Committee shall determine.

Mosque and Islamic Teachings

York Neighbours has a team of volunteers who offer support to people over the age of 65 living within the City of York in the following 3 ways:1) help with small practical one-off tasks2) making a regular phone call for a chat 3) occasional individual and group trips out

To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of older people within the City of York and its environs. To help represent the views of those people to national and local decision makers. To help those people to know what services and opportunities are available to them. To help to identify the needs and interests of those people not being met by existing services.

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.

TO RECORD AND PRESERVE MEMORIES OF YORK FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FUTURE COMMUNITY

York People First actively pursues its objectives by providing training and promoting advocacy. We work in the Yorkshire and Humberside region.We have worked with a wide range of groups and organisations.

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

Religous Activities

York Polish Organisation is a charity which aims is to bring minority with their differentculture, tradition, and history to the local community by running various events andfestive open to everyone. It mainly governance and support Polish Saturday School inYork, established in 2009.

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.

York Racial Equality Network provide independent, impartial information and mutual support to individuals who are experiencing racial harassment, victimisation, discrimination or isolation. Aim to promote awareness of the needs of black and minority ethnic people in the York and NY area by developing links with appropriate voluntary, statutory agencies and by encouraging a multi-agency approach.

York Racial Equality Network provide independent, impartial information and mutual support to individuals who are experiencing racial harassment, victimisation, discrimination or isolation. Aim to promote awareness of the needs of black and minority ethnic people in the York and NY area by developing links with appropriate voluntary, statutory agencies and by encouraging a multi-agency approach.

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of York and the surrounding area by the provision of facilities for the playing of the amateur sport of outdoor bowls, and for recreation or other leisure time activities.

York Rescue Boat is to provide a physical and proactive commitment to furthering the safety of the rivers in York. We aim to achieve this by means of a patrol and rescue boat, education and awareness. With progression York Rescue Boat endeavours to provide a stand-by team that will respond as an auxiliary service to the 999 services in area?s of Search & Rescue and community flood assistance.

Provision of Sport and Leisure facilities.

We help a homeless person have a place to call home by providing: 1. Immediate, safe, short-term accommodation; they should never need to sleep rough!2. Experienced, compassionate staff; trained to understand the causes of homelessness3. Skilled support, tailored to their precise situation, that helps them find a long-term home. Only York Road Project provides all 3 things in our locality

York Sailing Club promotes and facilitates community participation in sport and healthy recreation by providing facilities for sailing and other water-based activities, primarily but not exclusively for those resident in York and surrounding areas. We sail on the River Ouse at Bishopthorpe, 5 km south of York city centre, and also take part in sailing activities elsewhere in Britain and Ireland.

The objects of the charity are to work for the assistance of persons who are suicidal, despairing or in distress by providing a service to enable such persons to receive immediate help and compassion from members of the charity.

YoYo supports and serves primary and secondary schools to achieve relevant and effective communication of the Christian faith. In traditional and contemporary ways it seeks to offer York's children and young people opportunities to learn the values of Jesus Christ's teaching for their life. As a non-denominational trust we work collaborately with volunteers and youth workers from many churches.

The church provides religious services for public worship

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