List of registered charities active in the Wetherby area

Former Leeds Rhinos scrum-half Rob Burrow MBE was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019, just two years after ending his playing career by captaining Leeds to a record-extending eighth Super League Grand Final. Now an MND Association Patron, Rob is one of an estimated 5,000 adults in the UK currently living with MND. …

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Everyone has physical health and everyone has mental health. We offer free, two-hour, weekly Peer Support Groups where adults in Leeds Metropolitan District can learn to better manage their mental health. Groups meet either in-person or by Zoom. Membership is free and open-ended. Individuals participate for as long as they feel the benefit. Our trained …

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We are Epilepsy Society. The UK’s only charity transforming the lives of people with epilepsy through world-leading research, advocacy and care. See our website here

What is autism? Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. More than one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK. Visit our website here

About us We are Mencap. We are passionate about changing the world for everyone with a learning disability. Visit our website here

Creating Opportunities We aim to find solutions for disabled people whatever their aspirations Whether you are a disabled person or support someone who is – we are here to support you. Our webste is here

About Yorkshire Cancer Research Every week in Yorkshire, 560 people are diagnosed with cancer. People are also more likely to get cancer and more likely to die from it than most other counties in England. We want to change this. Our goal is that by 2025, at least 2,000 more people in our region survive cancer every …

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It all started in the alley. We had a vision to help others and we made a start . . . We expanded to a carport! Knowledge grew of what we were trying to acheive and we quickly ran out of room. A donation of a car port is exactly what we needed. Expansion to …

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Welcome to Horticap Located at Bluecoat Wood Nurseries, Otley Road in Harrogate, we’re an independent, registered charity with suitably qualified staff and a team of volunteers who provide adults with learning and other disabilities training in horticulture, allied crafts and rural skills. Our website is here

We are Parkinson’s UK By funding the right research into the most promising treatments, we get closer to a cure every day. Until then, we’re here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We’ll find a cure. Together. Our website is here Details of the Wetherby Support Group which used to meet at Sant’Angelos until it closed. …

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About the Leeds centre Welcome to Dogs Trust Leeds! We’re a happy, friendly team and would love you to come and visit us at the centre to see our fantastic facilities and all the waggy tails of our doggy guests. Visiting us We’re open for general browsing on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday from 12 – …

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Activities We host a wide variety of events and classes in the hall each week. To see what is on and when please have a look at the calendar in the bookings section. If you want to know more about any of the classes or find contact information please click here:- Boston Spa Village Hall

“The foodbank was there when we really needed it, it was an absolute lifeline.” We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide …

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Castleford and Pontefract District Lions Club helps our local community in a number of ways, with every penny collected going direct to good causes. Not one penny is spent on administration. We focus on good deeds and help those who are less fortunate. Just ask to join in the fun and friendship. Our Facebook page

Leeds and Skyrack Lions is a group of active men and women who live in the community and who wish to give something back by supporting local people and organisations. We are members of Lions Clubs International – the world’s largest voluntary service organisation. Leeds & Skyrack Lions Club is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). …

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Wetherby Wharfedale Rotary is certainly keen to support the Foodbank and members volunteer, collecting for them. In addition this year our main fundraising is for Martin House and Ukraine families in our local area. Our website is located here

Hi, we’re Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. If you’ve come to this page you probably want to know a little bit more about what we do – and we’re really excited to tell you. There are lots of inspirational stories and photos on this site which you can explore at your leisure, but here are …

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Sponsor a gorgeous guide dog puppy from just £1 a week, and watch them grow from a six-week-old bundle of fur to a fully-qualified guide dog. It’s a great way to support Guide Dogs, and every puppy’s journey is unique! After 24 months of training, your puppy will give freedom and independence to someone with …

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Elmet Lions are part of the Lions Clubs International community. We are a group of volunteers who give our time to help and support the local community (Sherburn, South Milford, Barkston Ash, Hillam & Monk Fryston, Ulleskelf, Saxton, Church Fenton, Burton Salmon) on many projects. Our website is here

Online, on the phone, anytime. Support for children Our website is here

About Garforth and District Lions Club, part of Lions Clubs International. We serve the villages of Garforth, Kippax, Swillington, Barwick, Aberford, Scholes, Great and Little Preston, Allerton Bywater, Ledston, Ledsham, Micklefield. Registered Charity: 1174974 Our Facebook page is here

The Prince of Wales Hospice has been providing care to people with a life-limiting illness since 1989.  Our services are available to any adult from the Five Towns area of the Wakefield District. Our website is here

Otley Lions Club is a charitable organization devoted to making the world a better place through various initiatives designed to help those in need. Together, we can make a difference in the world for generations to come. Whether you want to contribute with money or time, read more about our work and learn how you …

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35 Years of St Leonards Hospice We’ve been providing care and support for our local community for 35 years, ever since the idea of a Hospice in York was suggested by four Royal College of Nursing members. There have been plenty of challenges along the way, from meeting funding requirements, to developing new ways to care and support …

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The Lions Club of Knaresborough has been serving the communities of Knaresborough, Nidderdale and Pateley Bridge since 1987. We are a voluntary group who raise funds by organising community events such as the Great Knaresborough Bed Race and the Knaresborough Lions Beer Festival.  We distribute over 80% of those funds to local causes, with the rest going to international …

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St Gemma’s Hospice is a local, independent charity and has been providing expert care to the people of Leeds for over 40 years. We provide the best possible care and support for local people with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. We specialise in pain relief and symptom control to help people live as well as …

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Over three decades of care Saint Michael’s Hospice grew from the dedication and passion of the community of the Harrogate district, who were concerned that local people with terminal illness were living and dying in pain and without the respect and dignity they deserved. With no radical change to the health service on the horizon, …

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About Harrogate Lions Club The Club was formed in 1954, and chartered on 1st Nov 1956. We meet on the first Thursday of each month, at the Oatlands Mount Club on Coronation Drive. Most months there will also be a more informal get together – for instance an evening out, a talk from a guest …

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With the motto ‘We Serve’ the club is a service organisation which raises funds for charitable purposes and co-operates with other charities and not-for-profit organisations to help them achieve their aims. Beneficiaries of the club’s charitable organisation include local, national and international causes; the latter aided by the international nature of the Lions’ organisation. Our …

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It may surprise you to know that the Yorkshire Air Ambulance Charity relies on the generosity of individuals and organisations to help save lives across Yorkshire. In fact as a Charity we only receive help through secondment of paramedics and doctors from the NHS, through Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust. To find out more about …

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