Charities in York
There are 846 registered charities based in and around York. 584 of them (69%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are education, children and young people, and the arts and heritage.
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What they work on
- Education308
- Children and young people280
- Arts and heritage130
- Disability83
- Poverty and hardship60
- Older people46
- Environment33
- Mental health17
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 601 of the 846. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 528 local charities under £1 million a year that file an annual return, from the returns held in October 2026. Data from the Charity Commission register, last refreshed in June 2026.
Education charities in York
5 of the 308 we found.
Centre for Global Education, York
YO19 · Income under £10k
CGE achieved its charitable objects through the following activities:-1) Delivery of the Global Teacher Award (GTA)2) Input and training in Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Post Graduate Certificate in Education…
The Mount School York Foundation
YO24 · Income £100k to £1m
The Foundation's purpose is to advance education in accordance with the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in such ways as the charity Trustees think fit and in particular to advance the education of past, present…
Orchard Park Pre-school (York)
YO31 · Income £100k to £1m
Orchard Park Preschool provides childcare to children aged between 2 and 4 year's old. Orchard park preschool thrive's on watching the children develop from small little children to independant young people getting…
St. George's (York) School Fund
YO10 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Charity is a school account which is run for the benefit of pupils and the school community. It raises a small amount of funds for other charities through sponsored events and other activities.
Friends of St. Pauls School, York
YO24 · Small charity, income under £100k
Fundraising events to enrich school life, educational experiences & belonging in the community in which it resides for the pupils and the families of St Paul's CofE School, York.
Charities for children and young people in York
5 of the 280 we found.
York Christian Youth Holidays
YO31 · Small charity, income under £100k
YCYH organises annual Christian holidays for children (8-11 years) and young people (11-16 years), as well as holding occasional youth events during the year, and a young person training programme for those aged 16 to…
York Schools and Youth Trust
YO24 · Income £100k to £1m
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…
Bereaved Children Support York
YO32 · Small charity, income under £100k
We seek to support bereaved children, young people and their families living in the York area so that they are better able to cope with the impact of grief on their lives. We do this by running monthly peer support…
York Carers Centre
YO1 · Income £100k to £1m
York Carers Centre provides support to unpaid carers of all ages in York. Services include : support for young carers (aged 5 to 18); support for young adult carers (18-25); support for adults; carers emergency card;…
Amp Music Yorkshire
YO23 · Income £100k to £1m
AMP works with strategic partners to deliver high quality music-making activities for children and young people across rural North Yorkshire. Working across a range of music genres and styles our projects enable young…
Arts and heritage charities in York
5 of the 130 we found.
York Symphony Orchestra
YO30 · Small charity, income under £100k
The orchestra's aim is to give amateur musicians in York and the surrounding area the opportunity to rehearse and perform works from the orchestral repertoire. It is particularly keen to encourage younger players, and…
The City of York Guildhall Orchestra
YO32 · Small charity, income under £100k
Classical music Orchestra, mainly amateur, providing concerts for the public and experience for enthusiastic players of any age. Engaging with local schools and children's musical organisations so as to bring music both…
York Musical Theatre Company
YO30 · Small charity, income under £100k
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…
The Friends of York Music Centre
YO24 · Income under £10k
We support, promote and provide facilities, opportunities and equipment for the artistic development of the students of the York Music Centre, to provide information regarding the programme to the parents and guardians…
The Friends of York Art Gallery
YO1 · Small charity, income under £100k
To raise funds from members' subscriptions, from organising educational visits, functions and parties, in order to aid the development of the York Art Gallery Collection and to sponsor activities to further the…
Disability charities in York
5 of the 83 we found.
The Hut York Limited
YO31 · Income £100k to £1m
The Hut York was set up to provide meaningful and purposeful activities for people with enduring mental health and/or learning disabilities. Currently there are over 200 members. At present we run session on arts,…
York City Gymnastics Foundation
YO31 · Income £100k to £1m
1)to provide facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupations in particular gymnastics.(2)to advance education (including physical education) through the provision of gymnastics and gymnastic related…
The Guide Association North Yorkshire South
YO19 · Small charity, income under £100k
We provide regular meetings for our members, follow appropriate programmes for the different age ranges, encouraging learning, self development, decision making and team leading.our members are given the opportunity to…
Minster Lions Club of York (CIO)
YO30 · Small charity, income under £100k
Our primary aim is to help the people of York, the U.K. and elsewhere across the world, who are less fortunate. The Club supports children and youth, elderly people and those with disabilities, and all mankind. Our…
York Talking News
YO24 · Income under £10k
Monthly talking newspaper.
Poverty and hardship charities in York
5 of the 60 we found.
The Royal Yorkshire Regiment Benevolent Trust
YO1 · Income £100k to £1m
The object of the Charity is to support the relief of such persons in need by virtue of sickness, poor health or financial hardship who are serving or have served in the Regiment or the Former Regiments or the Former…
The Royal Yorkshire Regiment Charitable Trust
YO1 · Income £100k to £1m
The objects of the charity are; to promote the efficiency of the Regiment in such charitable ways as the trustees may decide; to support the relief of such persons in need by virtue of sickness, poor health or financial…
Gateway (York) CIO
YO24 · Income £100k to £1m
Gateway Church meets for worship and teaching at the Gateway Centre. It also runs activities for the local community such as: drop-in cafe for over 65's, parent & toddler groups, an after-school club, community nursing…
Feoffee Estate of St Michael-le-belfrey York
YO1 · Income under £10k
The Feoffees apply their income to relieve persons resident in the parish of St Michael Le Belfrey York who are in conditions of need, hardship and distress by making grants of money or providing or paying for items,…
York Foodbank
YO30 · Income £100k to £1m
To relieve poverty, hardship or distress through the provision of food to people in need of emergency supplies in York and the surrounding area and by such other means as the trustees may determine.
Charities for older people in York
5 of the 46 we found.
York Older Peoples' Assembly
YO1 · Small charity, income under £100k
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…
Older Citizens Advocacy York
YO1 · Income £100k to £1m
OCAY provides a free, confidential and independent advocacy service to older people in the City of York and its surrounding area in order to provide relief to older people in need.
York Lgbt Forum
YO1 · Small charity, income under £100k
We operate throughout Yorkshire. Currently we have the following subgroups: Health and Wellbeing, Hate Crime, Bisexual, Older People, Education & Young People and Trans. These groups aim to forward the charitable…
York Neighbours
YO10 · Income £100k to £1m
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…
Visually Impaired Social Club York
YO32 · Income under £10k
We are a small club in existance for over 15 years which caters for the visually handicapped living in the York area We have at the present time approx 30 members. We are a voluntary association meeting fortnightly for…
Small charities in York
Most charities here are small, often a few volunteers doing good work close to home, and few of them can afford to advertise. Each of these has an income under £100,000 a year and has reported its accounts recently.
Treasure Chest Breastfeeding York
YO24 · Small charity, income under £100k
The aim of Treasure Chest Breastfeeding York is to advance the health and wellbeing of parents and children in the City of York and its environs by promoting, supporting and providing information about breastfeeding.
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Chad's, York.
YO23 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are a parish church providing a regular weekly programme of services and other supporting community, social and educational activities.
Rags to Riches Romanian Dog Rescue
YO60 · Small charity, income under £100k
Funding, treatment and protection of dogs in Romania, including veterinary treatment, microchipping, neutering, vaccinations and appropriate shelter.Safe transport to the UKSafe and experienced care in vetted foster…
Friends of Wilberfoss School
YO41 · Income under £10k
Holding fundraising events to provide travel, equipment and recreational facilities for Wilberfoss School.
The Holme Mission Fund
YO1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Providing financial assistance to the roman catholic church in the parish of holme on spalding moor and in the parish of market weighton east yorkshire.
City of York Athletics Club
YO10 · Small charity, income under £100k
City of York AC is a local grassroots Athletic Club catering for beginner and elite athletes, newcomers and veterans alike. We offer quality and friendly training and competitions in a supportive environment providing…
First Church of Christ Scientist, York, England
YO1 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are a church, holding church services and other associated activites
Rotary Club of Ainsty Trust Fund
YO1 · Small charity, income under £100k
RYLA, Door 84 Youth Club, Acomb Defibrillator, Parkinsons UK, Kyra Womens Project, York Mind, Contact the Elderly, Copmanthorpe Scouts, St Leonards Hospice, Wilberforce Trust, York Hospital Garden, Hope & Homes for…
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How many charities are there in York?
There are 846 registered charities based in and around York. 584 of them (69%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The figures come from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales, last refreshed in June 2026, and count charities by their registered address.
What do charities in York work on?
The most common causes are education (308), children and young people (280), and the arts and heritage (130). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 601 of the 846, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in York?
Local charities in and around York have 22,503 volunteers between them. That's what 528 charities with an income under £1 million a year told the Charity Commission in their latest annual return. Charities with an income under £10,000 don't have to report it, so the real number is higher.
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