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| 1-2-1 Counselling | |
| Description: | A free and confidential short-term general counselling service. Appointments arranged in person or by telephone. |
| Open: | 24 hr ansaphone |
| Contact: | Freda |
| Address: | Future Prospects, 24 Swinegate, York, YO1 8AZ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 634748 |
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| 41 Club - York | |
| Description: | Professional and businessmen, mostly retired, some previously members of Round Table. Lunch meetings (Tuesdays at the Churchill Hotel); support for local charities. |
| Contact: | John Tasker |
| Address: | 60 The Crossway, York, YO31 9LE |
| Telephone: | (01904) 425872 |
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| Abbeyfield York Society Ltd | |
| Description: | Very sheltered housing enables elderly people to remain independent. Resident Manager responsible for meals & general welfare. "Where older people find support in housing". |
| Open: | 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Mrs M Chambers |
| Address: | Abbeyfield House, Regency Mews, York, YO24 1LL |
| Telephone: | (01904) 704500 and 704121 |
| Fax: | (01904) 704121 |
| Email: | abbeyfield-york@btconnect.com |
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| Access Group - York | |
| Description: | Aim to improve disabled people's access to public places, shops, transport, education etc. |
| Open: | 9am-5pm (eves if essential) |
| Contact: | D J Brown (Secretary) |
| Address: | 23 Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BW |
| Telephone: | (01904) 792023 |
| Fax: | (01904) 784057 |
| Email: | wandbyork@hotmail.com |
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| Accessible Arts & The Hands and Voices Choir | |
| Description: | Accessible Arts provides access to the arts in a socially inclusive way. Hands and voices choir is the first singing and signing choir in the country. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 10 am - 4 pm |
| Contact: | Rose Kent |
| Address: | The Melbourne Centre, Escrick St, York, YO10 4AW |
| Telephone: | (01904) 626965 |
| Fax: | (01904) 643094 |
| Email: | rose@cubemedia.biz |
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| Action Epilepsy - York Branch | |
| Description: | To provide information on epilepsy and encourage a wide and sympathetic understanding of the condition. Local group meets first Tuesday of most months, 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York. |
| Open: | Most times |
| Contact: | Nadia (Local Accredited voluntary contact) |
| Address: | n, n, n |
| Telephone: | 01904 760895 |
| Email: | epilepsy@epilepsy.org.uk |
| Website: | www.epilepsy.org.uk |
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| Action on Young Homeless - York | |
| Description: | YAYH brings together agencies concerned with young people to consider the needs of young homeless people and stimulate new initiatives to help them. It provides no services and has no staff. Publishes Young People's Survival Guide to York. |
| Contact: | Colin Stroud (Hon. Sec) |
| Address: | c/o York CVS, Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET |
| Telephone: | (01904) 621133 |
| Fax: | (01904) 630361 |
| Website: | www.yorksurvivalguide.co.uk |
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| Actionaid - York Group | |
| Description: | Fundraises locally for clean water, health, education, agricultural development and self-help projects benefiting the poorest communities in over 30 developing countries. Holds fundraising events throughout the year. |
| Open: | Anytime |
| Contact: | Gill Burnett |
| Address: | 6 Meadow way, Heworth, York, YO31 1EQ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 424019 |
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| ACVO (Assessment Centre for Voluntary Organisations) | |
| Description: | Provides flexible training and access to NVQ qualifications, including assessor and verifier awards for voluntary and community groups. Helps individuals and organisations to work more effectively. |
| Contact: | Emma Booth |
| Address: | 15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET |
| Telephone: | (01904) 628682 |
| Fax: | (01904) 630361 |
| Email: | acvo@yorkcvs.org.uk |
| Website: | www.acvo.co.uk |
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| ADDept - Yorkshire Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder & Learning Ability Support Group | |
| Description: | Supporting individuals and families with learning attention, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Educating society on how best they can nurture the qualities of people who learn and behave differently. We are an independent voluntary organisation which does not accept funding from any local service providers. |
| Open: | Anytime |
| Contact: | Bob Breen |
| Address: | 30 The Paddock, York, YO26 6AW |
| Telephone: | (01904) 782556 |
| Fax: | (01904) 788539 |
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| Advocacy - Learning Disabilities - York | |
| Description: | York Advocacy provides independent advocates to assist people with learning disabilities to speak up for their rights and entitlements and help to solve their problems. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Paul Jarvis |
| Address: | The Salvation Army, Gillygate, York, YO31 7EA |
| Telephone: | (01904) 671727 and 07766 470803 |
| Fax: | (01904) 672660 |
| Email: | pauljarvis@salvationarmy.org.uk |
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| Age Concern York | |
| Description: | Age Concern York, with staff and volunteers of all ages, provides a wide range of companionship, advice and practical support to older people in and near York. |
| Open: | 9am-4pm weekdays |
| Contact: | The Chief Officer |
| Address: | 70 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL |
| Telephone: | (01904) 627995 and 621020 |
| Fax: | (01904) 658463 |
| Email: | sally@ageconcernyork.org.uk |
| Website: | www.ageconcernyork.org.uk |
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| Age Concern York - Community Befriending & Support Service | |
| Description: | Befriending service providing volunteers to befriend older people living alone in the community, or older people in care homes who have few visitors. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Befriending |
| Contact: | Vi Butler (Organiser) |
| Address: | Norman Collinson House, 70 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL |
| Telephone: | (01904) 621020 or 627995 |
| Email: | vi@ageconcernyork.org.uk |
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| Age Concern York - Hospital Services | |
| Description: | For older people who live alone leaving hospital.Volunteers can stay up to 3 nights to give emotional support and/or can visit for up to 6 weeks to give practical and emotional support - can complement statutory services. |
| Open: | Contact - Office hours, Services - anytime |
| Contact: | Nicky Openshaw |
| Address: | 70 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL |
| Telephone: | (01904) 726191 |
| Fax: | (01904) 658463 |
| Email: | nicola.openshaw@york.nhs.uk |
| Website: | www.ageconcernyork.org.uk |
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| Age Concern York - In Safe Hands | |
| Description: | Offers short breaks to carers of older people - a few hours, overnight or live-in care for up to two weeks. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-4pm |
| Contact: | Monica Dunham |
| Address: | Age Concern York, 70 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL |
| Telephone: | (01904) 627995 and 621020 |
| Fax: | (01904) 658463 |
| Email: | monica@ageconcernyork.org.uk |
| Website: | www.ageconcernyork.org.uk |
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| Age Concern York - Netneighbours | |
| Description: | For older people who live in the area of York who struggle to access shopping from the larger supermarkets. A volunteer takes the shopping list over the phone and uses their computer to order the goods and arrange delivery directly to the door. |
| Open: | Office hours |
| Contact: | Jenny Jarred |
| Address: | 70 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL |
| Telephone: | 01904 726191 |
| Fax: | 01904 658463 |
| Email: | jenny.jarred@york.nhs.uk |
| Website: | www.ageconcernyork.org.uk |
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| Age Concern York - Practical Services | |
| Description: | Home Security Service, improving the home security of older people. Home Maintenance Service, helping with minor household jobs and repairs. Home Services Directory of vetted tradespeople. One of the services provided by Age Concern York. |
| Open: | Mon-Thurs 2.00pm-4.30pm |
| Contact: | Stephen Pisott |
| Address: | Granville House, 21 Granville Terrace, York, YO10 3DY |
| Telephone: | (01904) 427150 |
| Fax: | (01904) 427149 |
| Email: | yorkageconcern@onetel.com |
| Website: | www.ageconcernyork.org.uk |
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| Alcohol Advice Service (York) | |
| Description: | Free and confidential counselling and advice and information for problem drinkers and their families and friends. Referral to other services. Resource Centre. Community Rehab. Scheme, Relapse Prevention Group, Workplace Advice and Information. |
| Open: | Mon 9am-6pm Wed 9am-8pm, Tue,Thurs,Fri 9am-4pm. Sat am group work only. |
| Contact: | Alison Tubbs (Service Manager) |
| Address: | 63 Bootham, York, YO30 7BT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 652104 |
| Fax: | (01904) 652104 |
| Email: | office@yaas.info |
| Website: | www.yaas.info |
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| Alcoholics Anonymous | |
| Description: | AA is a self-help fellowship of men and women who support each other in attaining and maintaining abstinence from alcohol. Telephone for details of meetings. |
| Open: | Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-4.30pm. |
| Address: | PO Box 1 Stonebow House, Stonebow, York, YO1 7NJ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 644026, Local helpline 0845 769 7555 |
| Website: | www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk |
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| Alliance Francaise de York | |
| Description: | Alliance Francaise is a registered charity which has branches worldwide. Its aims are to promote French language and culture through varied activities and language classes (all levels) |
| Open: | Office hours variable |
| Address: | Bootham House, 61 Bootham, York, YO30 7BT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 656827 (answerphone) |
| Email: | afdy@allfrance.fsnet.co.uk |
| Website: | www.afdy.org.uk |
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| Alternatives to Violence Project - AVP York | |
| Description: | Workshops help people develop self confidence, skills with people, the ability to get on with family, neighbours and workmates. |
| Contact: | The Administrator |
| Address: | Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL |
| Telephone: | (01904) 636318 + ansaphone |
| Website: | www.avpbritain.org.uk |
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| Alzheimer's Society - York Office | |
| Description: | Cares for those whose lives are affected by dementia. Offers advice, support, information, carers' courses, carers' groups, befriending service. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri - hours variable |
| Contact: | Gill Myers |
| Address: | Acomb Gables, 2 Oak Rise, York, YO24 4LJ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 799335 (Includes Help line) + (01904) 799773 |
| Email: | alz.york@f25.com |
| Website: | alzheimers.org.uk/york |
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| Amnesty International | |
| Description: | Independent of politics and religion it seeks to uphold internationally accepted standards of human rights. Meets monthly, second Tuesday 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, Friargate. |
| Open: | Anytime |
| Contact: | Bernadette Heaney |
| Address: | 13 Bewlay Street, York, YO23 1JT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 651216 |
| Email: | beheaney@yahoo.com |
| Website: | www.amnesty.org.uk |
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| Anglo-German Society - York | |
| Description: | Furthers anglo-german understanding via programme of lectures and social events - 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York, 1st & 3rd Wednesday in month (not July or August). Lectures in English. |
| Contact: | Hon Secretary |
| Address: | 11 Lime Garth, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6DN |
| Telephone: | (01904) 786565 |
| Website: | communigate.co.uk/york/yorkanglogermansociety |
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| Arc Light - York | |
| Description: | Year round emergency direct access hostel for the homeless. Dormitory accommodation, hot food, showers, medical services. Resettlement and support services. |
| Open: | 24 hours a day |
| Contact: | Jeremy Jones (Director) |
| Address: | The Bullnose Building, Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XD |
| Telephone: | (01904) 630500 |
| Fax: | (01904) 654956 |
| Email: | jeremy.jones@york-arclight.co.uk |
| Website: | www.york-arclight.co.uk |
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| Arthritis Research Campaign - York Branch | |
| Description: | The only national charity funding research into all forms of arthritis. More helpers, donors and subscribers needed please to help at various events throughout the year. |
| Contact: | Ann Anderson |
| Address: | 16 Moorlands Road, Skelton, York, YO30 1XZ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 470075 |
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| Avalon | |
| Description: | Avalon provides support and care to vulnerable adults including long and short term adult placements, and community support services. Avalon also offers fully supported holidays through the Breakaway scheme. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Helen Hall |
| Address: | Ground Floor, 6 Clifton Moor Business Village, James Nicholson Link, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4XG |
| Telephone: | (01904) 693104 |
| Fax: | (01904) 693018 |
| Email: | helenhall@avalonservices.org.uk |
| Website: | www.avalonservices.org.uk |
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| Barnardo's Children's Services | |
| Description: | Services for children, young people and families in greatest need, including leaving care, adoption, training into employment, child protection and family support for disabled children. |
| Open: | 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Sue Oxley |
| Address: | Four Gables, Clarence Road, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4LB |
| Telephone: | (0113) 393 3200 |
| Fax: | (0113) 3933201 |
| Email: | sue.oxley@barnardos.org.uk |
| Website: | www.barnardos.org.uk |
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| BASPCAN-British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect | |
| Description: | Provides a forum for professionals to exchange views, receive information, training and support. |
| Open: | 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Judy Sanderson |
| Address: | 15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET |
| Telephone: | (01904) 613605 |
| Fax: | (01904) 642239 |
| Email: | baspcan@baspcan.org.uk |
| Website: | www.baspcan.org.uk |
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| Bell Farm Residents' Association | |
| Description: | Raises funds for leisure facilities on estate. Sorts out resident's problems and helps in any way. |
| Open: | Mon-Sun variable |
| Contact: | Debbie Stephenson (Chair) |
| Address: | c/o Bell Farm Social Hall, Roche Avenue, York, YO31 9BB |
| Telephone: | (01904) 654600 - answerphone |
| Email: | bellfarmcommittee@msn.com |
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| Bereavement Counselling - CRUSE, Bereavement Care | |
| Description: | Offers confidential help to all bereaved. Includes free counselling, advice and information, and an opportunity to meet others. Also bereaved by suicide support group and childrens counselling group. |
| Telephone: | (01904) 481162 - answerphone at times |
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| Blind and Partially Sighted Society - York | |
| Description: | Advice, information and support for visually impaired people/carers. Resource Centre display of aids and equipment, volunteer visiting service, hospital service, some social activities. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 10am-2pm + ansaphone |
| Contact: | Mrs D Roworth |
| Address: | Bootham House, 61 Bootham, York, YO30 7BT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 636269 |
| Fax: | (01904) 671154 |
| Email: | enquiries@ybpss.org |
| Website: | www.ybpss.org |
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| British Heart Foundation | |
| Description: | Aims to raise funds for research into the causes and prevention of heart disease - Britain's No.1 killer disease. |
| Contact: | Mrs J Rusholme |
| Telephone: | (01904) 706122 |
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| British Red Cross - York Centre | |
| Description: | Provides first aid cover for public events, first aid training. Transport/escort to people who can't access public transport, wheelchair/comode loan, therapeutic care, skin camouflage, and message and tracing services. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-4pm |
| Contact: | Lyn Stow |
| Address: | 6 Marsden Park, James Nicholson Link, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4WX |
| Telephone: | (01904) 691021 |
| Fax: | (01904) 691728 |
| Email: | lstow@redcross.org.uk |
| Website: | www.redcross.org.uk |
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| Broadway Area Good Neighbour & Residents' Association | |
| Description: | Developed from Neighbourhood Watch Schemes to promote the welfare and safety of residents, care for the environment and support causes elsewhere. |
| Open: | Anytime |
| Contact: | Doris Fewster |
| Address: | 11 Lesley Avenue, York, YO10 4JR |
| Telephone: | (01904) 637919 |
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| Brunswick Organic Nursery & Craft Workshop | |
| Description: | A charity offering work experience and training to people with learning difficulties. Selling seasonal organic vegetables, fruit, herbs, cottage garden perennials, and handicrafts. |
| Open: | 10am-4pm Mon-Fri Winter, 10am-4pm every day Summer |
| Contact: | Adam Myers |
| Address: | Appleton Road, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RF |
| Telephone: | (01904) 701869 |
| Fax: | (01904) 778338 |
| Email: | Admin@brunswickyork.org.uk |
| Website: | www.brunswickyork.org.uk |
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| BTCV | |
| Description: | Promotes, co-ordinates and supports conservation volunteering. Includes practical, environmental volunteer projects, community group advice and support & environmental education, organises training events eg. Natural history skills, practical conservation skills, group development. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or answer machine if not staffed |
| Contact: | Office |
| Address: | 3-7 Leak Street, off Lawrence Street, York, YO10 3BR |
| Telephone: | (01904) 644300 |
| Fax: | (01904) 644302 |
| Email: | york@btcv.org.uk |
| Website: | www.btcv.org.uk |
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| Burton Stone Community Centre | |
| Description: | Community Centre with rooms for hire for meetings/conferences etc. Facilities for badminton, exercise classes and basketball. On site car parking. Children's activities and adult courses. |
| Open: | Mon-Thurs 9am-10pm, Fri/Sat 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Debbie Pallister |
| Address: | Evelyn Crescent, Clifton, York, YO30 6DR |
| Telephone: | (01904) 645816 |
| Email: | ccburtonstone@york.gov.uk |
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| Campaign for Real Education | |
| Description: | The main objectives are to raise standards and improve choice in state education. Advice is available for parents, teachers, school governors and interested journalists and politicians. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Nick Seaton (Chairman) |
| Address: | 18 Westlands Grove, Stockton Lane, York, YO31 1EF |
| Telephone: | (01904) 424134 |
| Email: | nick@cre.org.uk |
| Website: | www.cre.org.uk |
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| Campaign to Protect Rural England York & Selby District Branch | |
| Description: | To improve, protect and preserve the countryside for all to enjoy, by means of persuasion, co-operation and lobbying. |
| Open: | Daytime & Evenings |
| Contact: | Dr Guy Woolley |
| Address: | Woodstock House, Church Street, Barkston Ash, Tadcaster, LS24 9PJ |
| Telephone: | (01937) 557637 |
| Email: | drguyw@supanet.com |
| Website: | cprenorthyorks.fsnet.co.uk |
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| Carecent for homeless and lonely - York | |
| Description: | Free cooked breakfast from 8.30-11am. No food will be served after 10.45am. Clean clothing available. Befriending, listening and signposting to agencies if required. |
| Open: | Mon-Sat, Except Christmas Day,8.30am-11am (no food after 10.45am) |
| Contact: | Alan Wright |
| Address: | Room 5, Central Methodist Church, St.Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NQ |
| Telephone: | c/o (01904) 426483 |
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| Carer's Centre (Part of the Princess Royal Trust Carers' Centre Network) - York & Selby District | |
| Description: | Offers advice, information and support for carers. Produces free newsletter, organises courses. Works with carers, carer groups and organisations to improve services for carers. Offers a service to young carers (under 18) in York and Selby. Has the Community Legal Service Quality Mark in General Help with casework in Welfare Benefits, Older People, Disabitity, Young People, Health & Social Care. |
| Open: | 24 hour answerphone |
| Address: | Clementhorpe Health Centre, Cherry Street, Clementhorpe, York, YO23 1AP |
| Telephone: | (01904) 724466 (York Service) (01904) 724314 (Selby Service) |
| Email: | sycarers@sypct.nhs.uk |
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| Carers Together | |
| Description: | A support group for family carers of people with learning difficulties. |
| Contact: | Barbara Milner (Chairperson) |
| Address: | 27 Bransdale Crescent, Osbaldwick, York, YO10 3PB |
| Telephone: | 01904 421923 Answer Machine or 07984 643726/07984 643727 |
| Email: | yorkcarerstogether@yahoo.co.uk |
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| Carer's UK - York Vale Branch | |
| Description: | Focus for carers' issues in NYCC and CYC area. Information, support and advice to all carers. Carers free helpline 0808 808 7777 |
| Website: | www.carersuk.org |
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| Catholic Housing Aid Society (York) | |
| Description: | Independent housing aid centre. Helps anyone facing or enduring housing or related problems. The service is free, confidential and impartial. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 10am-4pm |
| Contact: | Ginny Barker |
| Address: | 54 Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AP |
| Telephone: | (01904) 651570 |
| Email: | ginnybarker@btconnect.com |
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| Catholic Women's League - York Section | |
| Description: | Helps and encourages Catholic women to take their part in public life, thus serving the community more fully. Monthly meetings first Thursday 1.30pm (except August) at St Wilfrid's Upper Room, Duncombe Place, York. |
| Open: | 24hrs |
| Contact: | Mrs C L Igoe |
| Address: | 306 Thanet Road, York, YO24 2PG |
| Telephone: | (01904) 702221 |
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| Cats Protection - York Branch | |
| Description: | Educates the public in the welfare of cats/kittens, encourages neutering, rescues stray, unwanted and injured cats/kittens, rehabilitates and rehomes where possible. |
| Open: | Answerphone (24 hrs) |
| Address: | Charity Shop, 13 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TX |
| Telephone: | (01904) 620361 (Shop)(01904) 760356 (Shelter) |
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| Centre for Separated Families | |
| Description: | Supports separated families in York and North/East Yorkshire. Provides advice, information, newsletter, counselling, secondhand clothes, baby equipment loan scheme. Drop-in:York and Harrogate. Telephone/e-mail advice line. |
| Open: | Advice Mon-Fri 12pm-4pm Drop-in Wed 11am - 3pm at 21 Priory Street |
| Contact: | Liz Savage (Manager) |
| Address: | 3 Barker Lane, Micklegate, York, YO1 6JR |
| Telephone: | (01904) 610268 |
| Fax: | (01904) 672491 |
| Email: | advice@separatedfamilies.org.uk |
| Website: | www.separatedfamilies.org.uk |
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| Childcare Ltd - York | |
| Description: | York Childcare provides high quality day care facilities to enable parents, especially lone parents, to return to work. We also provide information on out of school issues. |
| Open: | 8am - 6pm |
| Contact: | Karen Mawson |
| Address: | 54a Nunthorpe Road, York, YO23 1BP |
| Telephone: | (01904) 654140 |
| Fax: | (01904) 639024 |
| Email: | yorkchildcare@lineone.net |
| Website: | www.yorkchildcare.co.uk |
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| Children's Information Service | |
| Description: | Provides information on registered childcare, free nursery education places, advice on tax credits, help with childcare costs, leisure activities for under 5's and parent and toddler groups. Join our information scheme and we will send you information packs about childcare, returning to work, healthy eating, child safety and much more. |
| Address: | Mill House, North Street, York, YO1 6JD |
| Telephone: | (01904) 554628 or text 'childcare' to 07624 802244 and we will call you back |
| Email: | cis@york.gov.uk |
| Website: | www.york.gov.uk/childcare |
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| Childwatch | |
| Description: | Acts as a bridge between general public and statutory agencies, provides face to face and telephone counselling for young people and adults who have been abused. Information packs and assisted theraputic holidays. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, 24hr answerphone at all other times |
| Address: | 19 Spring Bank, Hull, HU3 1AF |
| Telephone: | (01482) 325552 |
| Fax: | (01482) 585214 |
| Email: | info@childwatch.org.uk |
| Website: | www.childwatch.org.uk |
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| Christian Aid | |
| Description: | Publicises and campaigns with regard to Third World issues. Raises money and awareness specifically during Christian Aid Week in May and Christmas. |
| Open: | Evenings & weekends |
| Contact: | Mark Comer (Secretary) |
| Address: | 171 Burton Stone Lane, York, YO30 6DG |
| Telephone: | (01904) 656295 |
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| Churches Together In York | |
| Description: | Inter-church understanding and ecumenical activities. Acting for the churches of York, bringing them together in a single body, united in Christ. |
| Contact: | Graham Maskery |
| Address: | Shalom, 38 Horsfield Way, Dunnington, York, YO19 5RH |
| Telephone: | (01904) 488445 |
| Email: | graham.shalom@btinternet.com |
| Website: | www.communigate.co.uk/york/ycc |
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| Citizens Advice Bureau - York | |
| Description: | The CAB provides advice, information and advocacy on any matter, in particular benefits, debt, employment and housing. The service is free, confidential and impartial. The Bureau also offers appointments and drop-in services at several outreach locations throughout the City. Please phone the appointments line for more information. |
| Open: | Mon,Tues 9.30am-3.30pm Wed 2.30pm-7pm Thurs 9.30am-11.30am Fri 9.30am-12.30pm. 12.30pm-3.30pm appts only. |
| Contact: | The Director |
| Address: | 3 Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AU |
| Telephone: | (0870) 1264850 Appointment Booking line (01904) 623550 |
| Fax: | (01904) 620571 |
| Email: | admin@yorkcab.org.uk |
| Website: | www.yorkcab.org.uk |
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| Civil Service Pensioners Alliance - York Group | |
| Description: | To put forward voice of local C.S.P.A. members, to help preserve their occupational pensions. Many meetings also have an informative speaker, or are social in nature. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Jane L Potter (Secretary) |
| Telephone: | (01757) 248241 or (01904) 761168 |
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| Civil Service Retirement Fellowship | |
| Description: | Benefiting retired Civil Servants and dependents by providing a visiting service; distributing relevant information; and arranging social activities, to relieve problems associated with old age. |
| Contact: | David Ingham (Hon Secretary) |
| Address: | 7 Otterwood Paddock, Stamford Bridge, York, YO41 1BA |
| Telephone: | (01759) 372211 or (01904) 761168 |
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| Clementhorpe Community Association | |
| Description: | To improve the quality of life and general environment of residents in the Clementhorpe Area. General Committee meet second Wednesday every month in Community Centre, Lower Ebor Street. |
| Open: | By Arrangement |
| Contact: | Derek Shaw (Chair) |
| Telephone: | (01904) 652846 |
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| Clifton Green Committee | |
| Description: | To maintain Clifton Green, its trees, fences and horse trough. |
| Open: | Mon-Sat 8.30am-5.30pm |
| Contact: | Michael Griffiths |
| Address: | 128 Clifton, Clifton, York, YO30 6BQ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 656668 |
| Email: | trough@cliftongreen.org |
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| Club 84 | |
| Description: | A social club welcoming anyone who has experienced psychiatric problems or sympathises with such problems. Social evenings, Guppy's Enterprise Club, Nunnery Lane, York, 8pm, 2nd Friday of the month. |
| Open: | Contact hours - anytime |
| Contact: | Jenny MacLaren |
| Address: | Guppy's Enterprise Club, Nunnery Lane, York, YO23 1AB |
| Telephone: | (01904) 490753 |
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| Colitis and Crohn's - York Support Group (NACC) | |
| Description: | Support and information to those who suffer from Colitis or Crohn's disease and those who care for them. |
| Contact: | Kerry Jennings |
| Telephone: | 07930 469173 |
| Website: | www.nacc.org.uk |
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| Community Association for Recreation and Sport (Clifton) | |
| Description: | Sports charity aimed at providing leisure facilities and coaching sessions for residents. |
| Contact: | Paul Williams |
| Address: | c/o 45 Crichton Ave, Clifton, York, YO30 6JJ |
| Telephone: | 01904 466939 |
| Email: | carsclifton@hotmail.com |
| Website: | www.carsclifton.co.uk |
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| Community Furniture Store (York) Ltd | |
| Description: | The store is an independent charity;it provides low cost furniture in good condition to people on low income. Good quality furniture and electrical goods are collected free from public. The store can now supply new goods - eg beds and white goods. |
| Open: | Office hours Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Sat 8.30am-5pm For sales Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm Sat 9.30am-4pm |
| Contact: | Keith Hicks |
| Address: | Unit 29, The Raylor Centre, James Street, York, YO10 3DW |
| Telephone: | (01904) 426444 |
| Fax: | (01904) 426444 |
| Email: | keith@furniturestore.freeserve.co.uk |
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| Community Watch Association (City of York) | |
| Description: | To help promote awareness of community safety, prevent crime and assist liaison between the Police and the public. To promote good citizenship and reduce fear of crime through greater public participation. |
| Open: | Mon,Tues,Thurs 9.30am-3pm Wed 9.30am-5.30pm Fri 10-2pm |
| Contact: | Deborah Palmer |
| Address: | York Centre for Safer Communities, Lower Friargate, York, YO1 9SL |
| Telephone: | (01904) 669072 or 669073 |
| Fax: | (01904) 669054 |
| Email: | Deborah.Palmer@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk |
| Website: | www.yorkcommunitywatch.com |
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| Compass One - York | |
| Description: | Compass One is an independent charity offering advice, information and support on all matters related to drug mis-use. Compass One also operates a needle exchange and care plan counselling service. |
| Open: | Mon-Wed 9.30am-4.30pm, Thurs 9.30am-7pm, Fri 9.30am-4pm, Closed 1-2pm every Thurs. |
| Contact: | Sue Winterburn |
| Address: | 6/7 Bridge Street, York, YO1 6DD |
| Telephone: | (01904) 670046 |
| Fax: | (01904) 527658 |
| Email: | compass1@compass-uk.org |
| Website: | www.compass-uk.org |
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| Compassionate Friends | |
| Description: | Compassionate Friends is for people who have lost a child, or children, of any age. Friendship & support. Support groups are held in Pickering every month. National Helpline 0117 953 9639. |
| Contact: | David & Janet Warin |
| Telephone: | (01751) 472201 |
| Website: | www.tcf.org.uk |
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| Copmanthorpe Communicare | |
| Description: | For people in Copmanthorpe in need of help with transport to hospital, clinics etc, or in an emergency. May provide other assistance. |
| Contact: | Caroline Anderson |
| Telephone: | 07843 012629 |
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| Coronary Support Group Trust (York) | |
| Description: | Support for persons with heart conditions and their families. Exercise, swimming and walking activities, social events. Chance to share experiences, glean advice and make friends. |
| Open: | Any day 8am-8pm |
| Contact: | Ron Cornish |
| Address: | 116 Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1JX |
| Telephone: | (01904) 621689 |
| Email: | roncornish@aol.com |
| Website: | www.ycsg.org.uk |
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| Council for Voluntary Service (York) | |
| Description: | York CVS offers a range of services to charities, voluntary organisations and community groups in York to help them work more effectively.This includes information and advice, training, financial and administrative services. Also offers information about voluntary and community organisations in York and provides links between them and statutory bodies such as the NHS and the City Council. |
| Open: | 9am - 4.30 pm weekdays |
| Contact: | Colin Stroud (Chief Executive) |
| Address: | Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET |
| Telephone: | (01904) 621133 |
| Fax: | (01904) 630361 |
| Email: | yorkcvs@yorkcvs.org.uk |
| Website: | http://www.yorkcvs.org.uk |
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| CROSSROADS Caring for Carers - Harrogate & Craven - York Branch | |
| Description: | Gives practical respite care support to the carers of children and adults with care needs, and to young Carers. Trained Carer Support Workers provide support at home. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5pm |
| Contact: | Liz Winship (Registered Manager) |
| Address: | 7 Regent Buildings, York Road, Acomb, York, YO26 4LT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 790200 |
| Fax: | (01904) 785158 |
| Email: | admin@york-crossroads.freeserve.co.uk |
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| CSV/RSVP | |
| Description: | Regional Office of London Head Office seeking volunteers of over 50's to participate in volunteering and recognising their skills and provide group commitment. Educational and environmental projects in primary schools as well as a knittng programme for premature baby units in Yorkshire and orphanages in Eastern Europe. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.30pm |
| Contact: | Ann Pulleyn |
| Address: | 27 High Petergate, York, YO1 7EH |
| Telephone: | (01904) 651732 |
| Fax: | (01904) 629997 |
| Email: | rsvp.york@virgin.net |
| Website: | www.csv-rsvp.org.uk |
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| Cube Media Ltd | |
| Description: | Offering digital video & sound recording facilities, including courses & workshops to community groups & individuals. Skilled workers available for advice & training. Disabled access. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 10am-4pm |
| Contact: | Rose Kent |
| Address: | The Melbourne Centre, Escrick Street, York, YO10 4AW |
| Telephone: | 01904 626965 |
| Fax: | 01904 643094 |
| Email: | rose@cubemedia.biz |
| Website: | www.cubemedia.biz |
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| Cystic Fibrosis Trust - North Yorkshire Branch | |
| Description: | To provide help and support to parents and families of affected children and adults. To raise money for research. |
| Open: | Daytime & Evening |
| Contact: | Moira Boast |
| Address: | 34 Bankside Close, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6LH |
| Telephone: | (01904) 795292 |
| Email: | moira@boast5.wanadoo.co.uk |
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| Deanne Gee Memorial Fund | |
| Description: | To raise money for children with disabilities in York and surrounding areas. |
| Open: | Days |
| Contact: | Joyce Gee |
| Address: | Deanne Gee Memorial Fund, 4 Kingsway North, Clifton, York, YO30 6JA |
| Telephone: | (01904) 655177 |
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| Diabetes UK Group | |
| Description: | Feeling down? Sympathetic ear available. Need practical help? Please phone, we'll do our best for you. Monthly meetings first Wed each month 7.30pm in the Diabetes Centre at York Hospital. Also can contact Julie Thomas. For further information you could call Diabetes UK Careline no 0845 120 2960 Mon-Fri 9-5pm. |
| Open: | Sue - after 6pm |
| Contact: | Sue Smith |
| Telephone: | (01904) 690218 (Sue) |
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| Dignity in Dying (York Area) | |
| Description: | Advice and information: Occasional meetings |
| Open: | Personal Contact |
| Contact: | Joyce Pickard |
| Address: | 18 Saville Grove, York, YO30 6NY |
| Telephone: | (01904) 621179 |
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| Disability Information & Advice Centre (York) | |
| Description: | Provides a comprehensive disability information service which is free, independent and confidential. |
| Open: | Helpline 10-3 Mon-Thurs. |
| Contact: | Sue Conway (Co-ordinator) |
| Address: | Room 2, Nursery Block, 17 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET |
| Telephone: | (01904) 638467 helpline |
| Fax: | (01904) 610260 |
| Email: | enquiries@diac-york.org.uk |
| Website: | www.diac-york.org.uk |
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| Disabled & Working Network (DAWN) | |
| Description: | The DAWN Project supports and assists people with a health issue or a disability, looking at learning opportunities or work options, and how benefits might be affected. The service is free, impartial and confidential. |
| Open: | Tues-Sat 10am-4pm |
| Contact: | Colette Grey |
| Address: | c/o Future Prospects, 24 Swinegate, York, YO1 8AZ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 634748 |
| Fax: | (01904) 634750 |
| Email: | admin@futureprospects.org.uk |
| Website: | www.futureprospects.org.uk |
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| Dyslexia Action | |
| Description: | Advice, assessments and specialist teaching for dyslexic children and adults; support and training. Non-profit making organisation, fees for most services; bursaries available. |
| Open: | 9am-5.00pm |
| Address: | The Henry Wellcome Building for Psychology, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD |
| Telephone: | (01904) 432930 |
| Fax: | (01904) 432920 |
| Email: | bmillington@dyslexiaaction.org.uk or york@dyslexiaaction.org.uk |
| Website: | www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk |
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| Encephalitis Society | |
| Description: | Support for people affected by encephalitis, information on the condition, promotion of research, national resource centre with world wide contacts |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Contact: | Elaine Dowell |
| Address: | 7B Saville Street, Malton, YO17 7LL |
| Telephone: | (01653) 692583 Admin |
| Fax: | (01653) 604369 |
| Email: | mail@encephalitis.info |
| Website: | www.encephalitis.info |
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| English Conversation for Women | |
| Description: | Meets Friends Meeting House, York, every Friday in school terms, 9.30-11.15am. Informal practice in English conversation for women from other countries. Pre-school children welcome; 50p per meeting. |
| Open: | anytime |
| Contact: | Nancy Spratt |
| Telephone: | (01904) 470507 |
| Fax: | (01904) 470507 |
| Email: | nspratt@hotmail.com |
| Website: | www.englishconversation.tk |
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| Face to Face: Neighbourhood Mediation in York | |
| Description: | Provides independent neutral mediators to help neighbours sort out neighbour problems. Free confidential service. Also provides mediation in cases of Anti-Social Behaviour involving young people. |
| Open: | Office hours & answerphone at other times |
| Address: | St Antonys House, Brook St, York, YO31 7RB |
| Telephone: | (01904) 553838 |
| Fax: | (01904) 553839 |
| Email: | csfacetoface@york.gov.uk |
| Website: | www.yorec.org.uk/yorec/support/ftf01 |
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| Family Fund | |
| Description: | The Family Fund helps families of disabled children aged 15 and under, living at home. We give grants related to the care of the child including holidays, leisure, laundry equipment, driving lessons and lots more. If your income is £23,000 or less we may be able to help. For more details visit our website or write to us at the above address. |
| Open: | 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Information Office |
| Address: | Unit 4, Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York, YO32 9WN |
| Telephone: | (0845) 1304542 |
| Fax: | (01904) 652625 |
| Email: | info@familyfund.org.uk |
| Website: | www.familyfund.org.uk |
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| Family Housing Association (York) Ltd | |
| Description: | Locally run Housing Association with 45 units or family accommodation. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Martin Morgan |
| Address: | 54 Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AP |
| Telephone: | (01904) 651570 |
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| Family Matters York | |
| Description: | Provides marriage preparation, parenting workshops, lifeskills and relationship support, and advice on money management, to improve the quality of family life. |
| Open: | Mon-Thurs 9.15am - 5pm |
| Address: | The Spurriergate Centre, Spurriergate, York, YO1 9QR |
| Telephone: | (01904) 639767 |
| Email: | info@fmy.org.uk |
| Website: | www.familymattersyork.org.uk |
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| Family Mediation Service (York) | |
| Description: | Helps couples who are separating and who are in conflict come to agreement on all issues of the family breakdown; children, finance & property. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm, 24hr answerphone |
| Contact: | Catharine Morris (Service Manager) |
| Address: | The Old Coach House, Grange Garth, York, YO10 4BS |
| Telephone: | (01904) 646068 |
| Fax: | (01904) 646068 |
| Email: | yorkfms@care4free.net |
| Website: | www.yorkfms.co.uk |
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| Federation of Residents' & Community Associations - York | |
| Description: | The Federation aims to make York a better place in which to live, especially for those who may be disadvantaged by any form of discrimination. |
| Contact: | Pat Holmes |
| Telephone: | (01904) 785705 |
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| Foresight | |
| Description: | Care for both parents before conception reduces problems of birth defects and child ill health, infertility and miscarriages. |
| Open: | Daily 9.30am-8pm |
| Contact: | Val Kearney |
| Telephone: | (01423) 864358 |
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| Foundation for the Study of Infant Death | |
| Description: | FSID head office can refer to local volunteers within Yorkshire. Runs a helpline and befriender on call telephone line 020 72332090, provides local support by befriending service. Fund raises for research and local hospital. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-11pm, Sat and Sun 6pm-11pm |
| Contact: | Support Department |
| Address: | Artillery House, 11-19 Artillery Row, London, SW1P 1RT |
| Telephone: | Helpline 020 72332090 |
| Fax: | 020 72228002 |
| Email: | fsid@sids.org.uk |
| Website: | www.sids.org.uk/fsid/ |
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| Foxwood Community Action Group | |
| Description: | A residents' action group seeking to improve the community of Foxwood through a Neighbourhood agreement and other local initiatives. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.00pm |
| Contact: | James Gumley |
| Address: | Foxwood Community Centre, Cranfield Place, Foxwood, York, YO24 3HH |
| Telephone: | (01904) 786957 |
| Email: | fcag@supanet.com |
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| Foxwood Residents Association | |
| Description: | To promote the interests of residents and to bring together residents, local authority and voluntary groups to improve the conditions of life for all residents |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-6pm |
| Contact: | Shirley Gumley (Secretary) |
| Address: | 102a Foxwood Lane, Acomb, York, YO24 3LT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 793437 |
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| Friendly Film Society for the Disabled | |
| Description: | The Society shows full length films on a large screen at Bell Farm Social Hall, Roche Avenue, York YO31 9BB for disabled people who live in the community. |
| Open: | 2nd Thurs in month 7.15pm-9.30pm except August |
| Contact: | Mandy Cryer |
| Address: | 68 Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8JQ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 632954 |
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| Friends of Poppleton Tithe Barn | |
| Description: | Restoration and maintenance of a 16th century tithe barn. |
| Contact: | Janet Hopton |
| Address: | 11 Church Lane, Nether Poppleton, York, YO26 6LB |
| Telephone: | (01904) 794433 |
| Email: | david.hopton@doctors.org.uk |
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| Friends of St Nicholas Fields | |
| Description: | Management of a 24 acre local nature reserve, including; environmental work, environmental education, guided walks, talks, nature trails, a composting/recycling scheme and sustainable energy resources. Provides educational courses for schools and advice on home composting through York Rotters. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9-5pm and 1st Sat of month 10am-2pm |
| Contact: | John Brierley |
| Address: | York Environment Centre, St Nicholas Fields, Bull Lane, York, YO10 3EN |
| Telephone: | (01904) 411821 |
| Fax: | (01904) 411821 |
| Email: | info@stnicksfields.org.uk |
| Website: | www.stnicksfields.org.uk |
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| Friends of the National Railway Museum | |
| Description: | To give assistance to the Museum with finance, voluntary labour, influence, publicity and rehabilitation of historic artefacts. Evening lectures in the winter months. |
| Open: | Mon-Thurs 9am-12.30pm |
| Address: | National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 636874 |
| Fax: | (01904) 636874 |
| Email: | fnrm@nmsi.ac.uk |
| Website: | www.nrmfriends.org.uk |
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| Friends of York Cemetery | |
| Description: | The Friends support the Trust in managing this burial ground in order to promote its historical, ecological and educational values through voluntary support. Genealogical research. |
| Open: | Office opening hours - Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (Geneology Day - Fridays) |
| Contact: | The Chairman |
| Address: | The Gatehouse, York Cemetery, Cemetery Road, York, YO10 5AJ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 610578 |
| Email: | friends@yorkcemetery.org.uk |
| Website: | www.yorkcemetery.co.uk |
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| Friends of York Hospitals | |
| Description: | To support patients by raising funds to provide extra equipment and by providing practical services for those visiting, as well as staying, in York Hospitals. |
| Open: | Each morning (voice mails collected regularly) |
| Address: | Friends of York Hospitals' Room, York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8HE |
| Telephone: | (01904) 726762 (FYH room) |
| Email: | friendsofyorkhospitals@hotmail.com |
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| Friends of York Samaritans | |
| Description: | The organisation raises funds to support the work of York Samaritans. |
| Contact: | John Taylor |
| Address: | 9 North Parade, York, YO30 7AB |
| Telephone: | (01904) 637055 |
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| Future Prospects | |
| Description: | Future Prospects is a free learning and work advice service. It is a no-appointment, drop-in centre providing free and impartial advice. Specialist services available for people who may need additional support to access training or employment. |
| Open: | Tues-Sat 10am-4pm (Tues & Thurs until 7pm) |
| Contact: | Andrew Cambridge |
| Address: | 24 Swinegate, York, YO1 8AZ |
| Telephone: | (0800) 834239 freephone/01904 634748 |
| Fax: | (01904) 634750 |
| Email: | admin@futurepropects.org.uk |
| Website: | www.futureprospects.org.uk |
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| Gay Men's Group (York) | |
| Description: | Informal & friendly social group for gay men of all ages. |
| Open: | Ring for date of next meeting |
| Contact: | Alan |
| Address: | PO BOX 549, York, YO30 7GX |
| Telephone: | 07951251018 or (01904) 620400 |
| Fax: | (01904) 620400 |
| Email: | yorkgaymen@mesmac.co.uk |
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| HARP (North Yorkshire & York Housing Advice Resource Project) | |
| Description: | A Housing Advice Centre available to advisers in the voluntary and statutory sector. Training on all areas of housing law contact HARP for details. |
| Open: | Mon & Wed 10am -1pm 2 - 5pm, Fri 10am-1pm |
| Contact: | Denise Rooney |
| Address: | 277 High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8DW |
| Telephone: | (01609) 761777 - advisors/agencies. Helpline (01609) 761772 |
| Fax: | (01609) 761759 |
| Email: | harpline@btconnect.com |
| Website: | www.ukonline.co.uk/harpline |
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| Haxby & Wigginton Community Helpline | |
| Description: | A free listening and support service staffed by trained volunteers for residents in distress from Haxby, Wigginton and surrounding area. |
| Open: | 24 hour answerphone |
| Contact: | Eddie Benson |
| Address: | c/o HWYCA The Community Office, Oaken Grove Community Centre, Reid Park, Oaken Grove, Haxby, York, YO32 3QZ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 769176 |
| Fax: | (01904) 769218 |
| Email: | admin@hwyca.org |
| Website: | hwyca.org.uk |
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| Haxby & Wigginton Youth & Community Association | |
| Description: | To support and improve facilities for residents of all ages, in Haxby and Wigginton. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-12pm |
| Contact: | Eddie Benson |
| Address: | The Community Office, Oaken Grove Community Centre, Reid Park, Oaken Grove, Haxby, York, YO32 3QZ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 769176 |
| Fax: | (01904) 769218 |
| Email: | comdev@hwyca.org.uk |
| Website: | |