Charities

Local domestic abuse charity IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services) is taking part in the UK’s biggest online match-funding campaign, the Big Give Christmas Challenge. They need to raise £20,000 in donations so that they can support all the people in Yorkshire that need their help this Christmas. Christmas is meant…

Are you on the naughty or the nice list? The NYMR is all hands on deck to host another period of festive fun as Santa and his team of elves will be returning for magical journeys aboard the famous Santa Express with the special services running the weekends of 25,…

Local homeless charity SASH launches new campaign to prevent young people sleeping rough Youth homeless prevention charity, Safe and Sound Homes (SASH) has today, on World Homeless Day, launched its ‘sponsor a room’ campaign to prevent vulnerable young people sleeping rough, this winter. The charity provides emergency and longer-term supported…

Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Mind call on local businesses to join ‘Bring a Tin to Work Week’ From 2nd to 6th October, to help combat the cost of living crisis in our local areas, SWR Mind are embarking on a mission to make a meaningful impact on the lives of…

Talking to Ray King, Chair of Trustees, and Lisa Rich, Venue Manager Ray King and Lisa Rich joined The Milton Rooms either side of the Covid pandemic — Lisa just a week before the UK descended into national lockdown, Ray when we were emerging out of the other side. Both…

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? In our rural area, accessing public transport can be a real challenge, especially for those who are most vulnerable. That’s where award-winning charity, Ryedale Community Transport, comes in. They provide a wide range of transport options to help maintain independence and access…

Tackling mental health, isolation and loneliness with Next Steps Next Steps is a small registered charity in Ryedale dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental health challenges, promoting wellbeing, and combating isolation and loneliness. Since opening in 2001, the organisation has become a vital resource for the local community. Operating as…

A new volunteer fundraising group to support an end-of-life charity is being set up and is now looking for new members to help with their charitable efforts. The Ryedale Area Fundraising Group for Marie Curie, was set up last month and has already attended Thornton-Le-Dale Gala raising £257.30 Community Fundraiser…

Many of us existed in survival mode during covid. Whilst life is now mostly back to normal, many of us are still finding it hard to recover from the impact on family life and relationships. We need more support than ever in this post-pandemic world. Maybe your family and relationships…

Sunny and bustling, North Yorkshire in August is the perfect destination to be part of a trail of local restauranteurs inviting Safe and Sound Homes (SASH) into their service this summer. Patrons of this beautiful area will be encouraged to support the eat drink give campaign by simply enjoying their…