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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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| 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 |
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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 |
| Email: | yorkanglogermansociety@york.communigate.co.uk |
| Website: | communigate.co.uk/york/yorkanglogermansociety |
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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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| 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: | cre@credyork.freeserve.co.uk |
| Website: | www.cre.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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| 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 |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.30pm |
| Contact: | Ann Pulleyn |
| Address: | 22 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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| 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: | Mark Craven |
| 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 Institute | |
| 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 |
| Contact: | Barbara Millington |
| Address: | The Henry Wellcome Building for Psychology, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD |
| Telephone: | (01904) 432930 |
| Fax: | (01904) 432920 |
| Email: | bmillington@dyslexia-inst.org.uk or york@dyslexia-inst.org.uk |
| Website: | www.dyslexia-inst.org.uk |
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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 |
| Address: | The Henry Wellcome Building for Psychology, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD |
| Telephone: | (01904) 470507 |
| Fax: | (01904) 470507 |
| Email: | nspratt@fish.co.uk |
| Website: | www.communigate.co.uk/york/englishconversationforwomen |
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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. |
| 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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| 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 Ring for Cemetery Grounds opening hours |
| Contact: | The Chairman |
| Address: | The Gatehouse, York Cemetery, Cemetery Road, York, YO10 5AJ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 610578 |
| Email: | friends-yorkcemetery@tiscali.co.uk |
| Website: | www.yorkcemetery.co.uk |
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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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| Hyper Active Children's Support Group | |
| Description: | To help and support hyperactive children and their parents, mainly via dietary therapy. Children having behaviour or learning problems, or suffering ADD/ADHD and autism can be helped. |
| Contact: | Val Kearney |
| Address: | 24 Swinegate, York, YO1 8AZ |
| Telephone: | (01423) 864358 |
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| National Association for Gifted Children (Yorkshire Branch) | |
| Description: | NAGC exists to help gifted children fulfil their full potential; support for parents and teachers. Confidential counselling service for parents. Explorers Club for children. |
| Open: | Anytime |
| Contact: | Maureen Mann |
| Address: | Plantation House, East Cowton, Northallerton, DL7 0JY |
| Telephone: | (01609) 881524 |
| Fax: | (01908) 673679 |
| Email: | nagc@rmplc.co.uk |
| Website: | http://www.rmplc.co.uk/orgs/nagc/virtual.html. |
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| National League of Blind and Disabled People | |
| Description: | A trade union working for and on behalf of disabled people. |
| Open: | Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm Fri 9am-12pm |
| Contact: | J Keeper |
| Address: | 45 Ouselea, Clifton, York, YO30 6SA |
| Telephone: | (01904) 706654 (work) |
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| North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre | |
| Description: | Through musical improvisation music therapy improves communication and self expression. For all ages for those with physical or learning disabilities, mental health or emotional problems. |
| Open: | 9am-5pm ansaphone 24hrs |
| Contact: | Angela Harrison |
| Address: | 121 Town Street, Old Malton, Malton, YO17 7HD |
| Telephone: | (01653) 698129 |
| Fax: | (01653) 698129 |
| Email: | info@music-therapy.org.uk |
| Website: | www.music-therapy.org.uk |
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| Parental Alliance for Choice in Education (PACE) | |
| Description: | Advises and assists parents desiring choice in state education over both school and the curriculum. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm |
| Contact: | Nick Seaton |
| Address: | 18 Westlands Grove, York, Y031 1EF |
| Telephone: | (01904) 424134 |
| Email: | nickseaton@credyork.freeserve.co.uk |
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| People First - York | |
| Description: | Self advocacy group run by and for people with learning difficulties, helping people to speak up for themselves and provide information. |
| Open: | Mon-Thurs 9-4.30pm, Fri 9-4pm |
| Address: | 31A Heworth Hall Drive, Heworth, York, YO31 1AG |
| Telephone: | (01904) 431313 |
| Email: | yorkpeoplefirst@btconnect.com |
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| Portage Service (City of York) | |
| Description: | Portage is a weekly home visiting service for pre-school children who have special educational needs. Parents and home visitors break teaching activities into simple achievable steps to encourage children's development. |
| Open: | Mon-Tue 9am-4pm, Wed-Fri 9.15am-12.15pm, answerphone at other times |
| Contact: | Sue Goodhead |
| Address: | Derwent Infant School, Osbaldwick Lane, York, YO10 3AX |
| Telephone: | (01904) 421454 |
| Fax: | (01904) 421632 |
| Email: | portage.services@york.gov.uk |
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| Pre-School Learning Alliance (York Branch) | |
| Description: | Office open school term time only. Aims to promote community situations where parents can begin to understand and provide for the needs of their children. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9.30-11.30am, ansaphone out of hours |
| Address: | Tang Hall Primary School, Sixth Avenue, York, YO31 0UT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 427242 |
| Fax: | (01904) 427242 |
| Email: | preschool.learning@york.gov.uk |
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| Regen Centre | |
| Description: | Community Centre offering facilities for sport, childcare, leisure, education, meetings, exhibitions and private functions. |
| Open: | 8.30am-11pm |
| Contact: | Mike Maczuga |
| Address: | Landing Lane, Riccall, York, YO19 6PW |
| Telephone: | (01757) 248849 |
| Fax: | (01757) 248869 |
| Email: | info@riccall.co.uk |
| Website: | www.riccall.co.uk |
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| Rural Arts (North Yorkshire) | |
| Description: | Promotes and organises all areas of arts including rural touring theatre and workshops, liaising with authorities, voluntary organisations and individuals. |
| Open: | 9am-5pm daily, ansaphone out of hours |
| Contact: | Angela Hall |
| Address: | The Old Courthouse, Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS |
| Telephone: | (01845) 526536 |
| Fax: | (01845) 526536 |
| Email: | info@ruralarts.org |
| Website: | www.ruralarts.org |
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| SCOPE (North East, Yorkshire and The Humber) | |
| Description: | A national disability organisation whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Our fieldworkers offer information and support to disabled people, families and carers. Scope also campaigns for equality for all disabled people. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Alison White |
| Address: | Winston House, Monckton Rd, Wakefield, WF2 7AX |
| Telephone: | (01924) 366711 Textphone (01924) 299721 Free Helpline 0808 800 3333 |
| Fax: | 01924) 366764 |
| Email: | northeastandyorkshire@scope.org.uk |
| Website: | www.scope.org.uk |
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| Student Action (York) | |
| Description: | Student Action aims to further student involvement in the community through a variety of voluntary projects with a range of different client groups. |
| Open: | 9.30am-4.30pm |
| Contact: | Ben Pickett |
| Address: | Daw Suu Student Centre, Goodricke College, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD |
| Telephone: | (01904) 433133 |
| Fax: | (01904) 434664 |
| Email: | studentaction@yusu.org |
| Website: | www.yusu.org/ysca |
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| University of the Third Age (U3A) | |
| Description: | A self-help group of people who get together to share skills and teaching. No qualifications are given or expected. There are courses and social activities for retired people. |
| Open: | Mon, Tue, Fri 10am-12noon; Wed-Thu 2-4pm |
| Contact: | The Secretary |
| Address: | 15a Clifford Street, York, YO1 9RG |
| Telephone: | (01904) 633726 |
| Email: | yorku3a@btopenworld.com |
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| Wheatlands Community Woodland Working Group | |
| Description: | Aims to demonstrate Sustainability/Bio-diversity issues via noticeboards and brochure . 5 acre woodland at Northfield Lane, Upper Poppleton (Behind Wyevale Garden Centre) it has 5000 native trees/shrubs under sown with wildflowers and grasses. Provides habitat for birds, bats, bees, butterflies, small mammals, all recorded. An educational Primary School resource. |
| Open: | All year |
| Contact: | Barry Otley |
| Address: | Dutton Farm, A59 near Hessay, York, YO26 8JU |
| Telephone: | (01904) 738008 |
| Fax: | (01904) 738008 |
| Email: | b.otley@btopenworld.com |
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| Workers Educational Association (WEA) | |
| Description: | Providing a wide range of education courses, day-time and evening around York, with particular concern for those whose educational opportunities may have been limited. |
| Contact: | J (Mrs) Marsham |
| Address: | 26 Hunters Way, Dringhouses, York, YO24 1JJ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 707862 |
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| York Fanteakwa Community Link (YFCL) | |
| Description: | YFCL promotes cultural, educational and community links between York and the Fanteakwa District in Eastern Region of Ghana. |
| Contact: | M Machen |
| Address: | 21 Neville Street, York, YO31 8NP |
| Telephone: | (01904) 655380 |
| Email: | marymachen21@hotmail.co.uk |