We are regularly updating the site and welcome additional information. If you have additional information click here. Some of the organisations listed below are not explicitly Christian, but have their origins in a Church's social outreach or are significantly supported by local Churches. Please note the links open up in another window.
Ampleforth Abbey
Website: https://www.ampleforth.org.uk/
Archbishop of York
Website: www.archbishopofyork.org
Archbishop of York Youth Trust
We are a small and fairly new charity, and are currently governed by a small band of Trustees, and the day to day work is handled by our Director Robin Rolls. Our overall aim is to empower young people to be the change they want to see in their communities through developing partnerships and projects and through a Young Leaders Award in schools. We’re starting to see young lives transformed by our work which is amazing!
Website: archbishopofyorkyouthtrust.co.uk
Arc Light
Arc Light is a charity that provides accommodation and support to homeless men and women in York. We have been delivering services since 1999 and operate from a signature facility, in private grounds close to the city centre, which has 35 bedrooms, meeting and counselling spaces as well as education, health, fitness and community facilities. This welcoming and inspirational space offers our clients not only a place to stay but also the chance to make positive changes in their lives.We are always happy to hear from volunteers who would like to work at Arc Light - please see our website for more details.
Website: www.york-arclight.co.uk
Askham Grange Prison/Young Offender Institution Chaplaincy
HMP/YOI Askham Grange, Askham Richard, York, YO23 3FT
Telephone
Website: http://www.insidetime.org/hmp-yoi-askham-grange-prison-regime-info/
The Bar Convent
The Bar Convent is the oldest continuous religious community, being home to a community of Catholic Sisters (The Congregation of Jesus), and site of a Living Heritage Centre that tells their story.
Website: http://www.bar-convent.org.uk/
The Besom
The Besom is here to help people give what they have to those who genuinely need it. Whether it is their time, skills, things, money or a gift pack. It ensures effective, involved & prayerful giving and the service it provides is free.
Website: http://www.besom.com/local-besoms/york
CAFOD in Middlesbrough Diocese
CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales. In more than 40 countries across the world, we bring hope, compassion and solidarity to poor communities, standing side by side with them to end poverty and injustice.
Website: www.cafod.org.uk
Carecent
Carecent is an ecumenical centre for all homeless, unemployed or disadvantaged members of our community. In conjunction with other agencies, it is our aim to seek ways of moving people forward to an improved lifestyle. In order to achieve this, we provide food, clothing and fellowship in a clean and friendly environment. Our volunteer staff are always ready to listen and offer help and advice. Carecent is open to all, regardless of background, age or gender, six mornings a week - Monday to Saturday from 8.30am to 10.45am.
Website: carecent.org
Carmelite Monastery - see Thicket Priory
The Carmelite Order
Website: www.carmelite.org/york
Christian Aid - York Group
York Christian Aid Group help to coordinate fundraising and campaigning within the city; organising a wide range of events to support Christian Aid's partners and projects working to end poverty around the world. We also provide a central point for the annual Christian Aid Week envelope collections, and have resources and speakers available for local churches or groups interested in humanitarian relief work. For more information, please contact christianaidyork@googlemail.com
Christians Against Poverty
Christians Against Poverty is a national debt counselling charity with a network of 125 centres based in local churches. CAP offers hope and a solution to anyone in debt through its unique, in-depth service.
Website: www.capuk.org
Christians in Communication
Working with individuals and organisations across York and North Yorkshire, Christians in Communication encourages and supports them to communicate with each other and the public via:- the media (printed and radio); Promotion material and online information; Networking.
Website: www.christianyork.org
Christians Learning Across Yorkshire (CLAY)
Website: http://claycourses.org.uk
Church Lads’ and Church Girls’ Brigade
The Church Lads’ and Church Girls’ Brigade (CLCGB), often referred to as “The Brigade,” is “The Anglican Church’s own uniformed youth organisation: welcoming children and young people of all faiths and none.” This organisation has a lot of history and, for over 100 years, The Brigade has been fulfilling its object “to extend the kingdom of Christ among lads and girls”
Website: www.clcgb.org.uk
Churches Together in Britain & Ireland
Website: https://ctbi.org.uk/
Churches Together in England
Website: www.cte.org.uk
Circles of Support and Accountability - Yorkshire & Humberside
Yorkshire and Humberside Circles of Support and Accountability is a community response to sexual offending, working in partnership with criminal justice agencies. We aim to reduce the risk of future sexual offending by supporting and holding to account those who have committed sexual offences in the past (known as 'core members'). Our overall aim is to support core members to stop offending, to lead responsible, productive and accountable lives, creating no more victims. Our carefully selected and trained volunteers provide core members with responsible opportunities for safe reintegration, acting as a support and safety mechanism for both the offender and the community.
Website: www.yhcosa.org.uk
City of Sanctuary - York
Though not a Christian organisation as such, City of Sanctuary is supported by many Christians and Churches in York. City of Sanctuary is a movement to build a culture of hospitality for people seeking sanctuary in the UK. Our goal is to create a network of towns and cities throughout the country which are proud to be places of safety, and which include people seeking sanctuary fully in the life of their communities. A City of Sanctuary is a place of safety and welcome for people whose lives are in danger in their own countries. It is a place where the skills and cultures of people seeking sanctuary are valued, where they are included in local communities and able to contribute to the life of the city. Community groups, local government, media,business, schools and colleges have a shared commitment to offering sanctuary, so that it is seen as part of the city’s identity by local people. People seeking sanctuary can easily build relationships with local people as neighbours, friends and colleagues. Through these relationships, local people come to understand the injustices refugees face, and become motivated to support and defend them.
Website: https://york.cityofsanctuary.org/
Community of The Cross of Nails (St. Martin-le-Grand Church)
Following the destruction of Coventry Cathedral in 1940, Provost Dick Howard made a far reaching and inspirational commitment to work together with those who had been enemies, to build a kinder, more Christ-Child-like world. St Martin Coney Street, York became a partner in the international Community of the Cross of Nails on 29 April 2012, the 70th anniversary of the destruction of the church in 1942. In common with all the Community partners, St Martin Coney Street endeavours to: • Heal the wounds of history • Build a culture of peace • Learn to live with difference and to celebrate diversity. St Martin’s Community of the Cross of Nails meets in St Martin’s every Friday at noon to pray the Coventry Litany of Reconciliation, and to reflect about how we are living together in hope by putting these aims into practice.
Websites: www.crossofnails.org & http://www.stmartinsyork.org.uk
Congregation of Jesus
The Congregation of Jesus (CJ) Sisters are a Catholic religious congregation whose spiritual motherhouse is the Bar Convent in York. The Sisters also have oversight of St. Bede's Pastoral Centre.
Websites: www.bar-convent.org.uk & www.cjengland.org
Corpus Christi Carmelite Sisters
110 Lawrence Street, York, YO10 3EB
Telephone
Email
Website: http://www.carmelite.org/yorkccc
Diocese of Middlesbrough (Catholic)
Website: http://middlesbrough-diocese.org.uk/
Diocese of York (Anglican)
Website: www.dioceseofyork.org.uk
Fairtrade Forum - York
Though not a Christian organisation as such, York's Fairtrade Forum is supported by many Christians and Churches in York.
Website: http://www.fairtradeyork.com/
Family Matters York
Family Matters York is a charity whose aim is to encourage and promote relationship skills at all stages of life. We offer training and resources through partnerships with churches, schools, statutory bodies and other charities.
Website: www.fmy.org.uk
Farm Crisis Network
FCN is a UK network of groups of volunteers drawn from the farming community and rural churches. FCN volunteers are there to ‘walk with’ and support farming people and families as they seek to resolve their problems, whatever they may be. FCN is a Christian organisation and as such, it has a Christian ethos behind everything it does. In Yorkshire, we have volunteers throughout the county, hold our meetings in York and work very hard to alleviate distress in the farming community which can be financial, relationship or health related. We are happy to come along and speak to anyone who is interested in our work. Helen M J Benson. FCN Yorkshire Coordinator: fcnyorkshire@btinternet.com
Friends International
transforming students transforming nations Over 500,000 international students study at UK universities and hundreds of thousands further still come to study English in UK language schools. The majority of these students don't simply want a qualification, but want to explore and understand UK culture and society. Friends International envisions and resources the UK church to engage with and support the international student community by sharing God's love with them in words and actions. We seek to care for them whatever their faith or background. As we build these friendships our desire is that many of the students would return home having begun a life long commitment to serve Jesus and to love the world.
Website: www.friendsinternational.org.uk
Full Sutton Prison Chaplaincy
HMP Full Sutton, Full Sutton, York, YO41 1PS
Telephone
Website: http://www.insidetime.org/hmp-full-sutton-prison-regime-info/
Fusion
Fusion started as a response to God's passion for students. God has called us to work with others to generate and serve 21st Century student movement - and the momentum is building. Future Dreams. We are about connecting student to church and church to student. Not just one or two but serving thousands of churches in reaching and discipling millions of students. We are convinced that local church needs to be at the heart of student mission and students at the heart of local church.
Website: www.fusion.uk.com
HCPT Group 122 (York)
HCPT is the Hosannah House and Children's Pilgrimage Trust, which has been taking sick, disabled, and disadvantaged children on life-changing pilgrimage holidays to Lourdes for over 60 years. The group in York, number 122, is vibrant and welcomes anyone interested in coming to Lourdes as a child or helper, regardless of faith.
Websites: http://www.hcpt.org.uk/group/122/ & http://www.facebook.com/HCPTgroup122/
Independent Domestic Abuse Service
IDAS is a charity that provides comprehensive support services to all those experiencing or affected by domestic abuse. We work throughout York, Harrogate and District, Hambleton, Richmondshire and Craven and have links with other specialist domestic abuse services throughout North Yorkshire. We were formerly York Women's Aid and decided to change our name to reflect the changing nature of the work we do. As well as expanding the geographical area of our work, we now provide support to male victims of abuse as well as women and employ a young person's advocacy worker to work with people aged 11 to 18 years old.
Website: www.idas.org.uk
The Island
The Island N1 is a registered mentoring charity that offers support to vulnerable 8 - 13 year-olds (and disabled young people aged 14 - 19) in York who are struggling to cope at home, school, or in the wider community, or who are experiencing difficult transitions in their lives. It links these young people with volunteer mentors with whom they meet on a weekly basis over a minimum of one year. This allows them to develop supportive, ongoing relationships, whilst also providing them with the undivided attention and ‘islands of space and time’ they need to increase their confidence and self-esteem, participate in worthwhile recreational activities, and move forward in their lives. If you are interested in volunteering with The Island or would like more information about our work, please contact Nigel or Jenni on 01904 628449 / 07595 695559 or by e-mail via theislandn1@gmail.com
Martin House Children's Hospice Chaplaincy
Website: https://www.martinhouse.org.uk/Our-Services/Families/Our-Care-Team
The Methodist Church, York and Hull District
Website: www.yorkhullmethodist.org.uk
One Voice York
Website: www.onevoiceyork.org.uk
Order of the Holy Paraclete (OHP Sisters), York
Website: http://www.ohpwhitby.org.uk/site/branch+houses/york
Orthodox Community of Saint Anne in the City of York
This small community of monks, has been based in the Groves area of York since 1995. Under the Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople it is within the Archdiocese of Western Europe.
Further details from Hieromonk Stephen. 33 Brownlow Street, The Groves, York YO31 8LW 01904 626399
Poor Clare Colettines, Askham Bryan
The Poor Clare Sisters, part of the Catholic Franciscan Order, reside in the Monastery of St. Joseph in Askham Bryan.
Monastery of St. Joseph, 155 Main Street, Askham Bryan, York, YO23 3QS.
Telephone
Email
Reflect, Pregnancy Support
Reflect is a support service based in York that is specifically for women and men facing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. It may be that you need to know more about your options, or that you are having trouble coming to terms with your situation. We are one of around 150 similar centres across the UK and can offer trained advisers to help.
Website: www.reflectyork.co.uk
Restore
Restore (York) Ltd provides housing and support for people in York who would otherwise be homeless. The charity began in 2010 in response to the need in the city for suitable homes for people leaving emergency housing provision, who were not ready for an unsupported tenancy. Restore has a Christian ethos but provides for anyone in need without prejudice and aims to provide a home for as long as it is needed.
For more information contact Barrie Stephenson or Ed Hambleton office@restoreyork.co.uk or 0843 289 7927
Website: www.restoreyork.co.uk
Railway Mission (York Station Chaplaincy)
Website: http://www.railwaymission.org/get-support/
Riding Lights Theatre Company
Website: https://ridinglights.org/
St. Bede's Pastoral Centre
Website: http://www.stbedes.org.uk/
St. Leonard's Hospice Spiritual Care Team
Website: http://www.stleonardshospice.org.uk/Patients/Family-Support/Spiritual-Care
St. Paul's Book Centre
St. Paul's Book Centre retail outlets of the Catholic religious congregation St. Paul's, engaged in the promotion and sales of books, CDs, DVDs, gift items, religious artefacts, icons, and greeting cards for adults, teenagers, and children in the following areas: Bibles and biblical studies, saints and hagiography, biography, liturgy, sacramental resources, spirituality, prayer, devotions, theology and philosophy, family life, self-help, Catholic and Anglican Churches, Vatican documents and encyclicals, catechisms and catechesis, educational resources, products for individuals, schools and parishes.
26 Fossgate, York, YO1 9TA
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8.30am-5pm
Tel: 01904 541729
Email
Website: https://stpauls.org.uk/book-center
Secular Franciscan Order
The Secular Franciscan Order (O.F.S.) is part of the Catholic Franciscan Order. In their secular (lay) state, members commit themselves to live the Gospel as St. Francis did. A group of Secular Franciscans meets monthly at More House Catholic Chaplaincy in Heslington.
National Secretary: Salvina Bartholomeusz, Flat 9 Byron Court, Osborne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8PD
Email
Website: www.ofsgb.org.uk
Sisters of Mercy
The Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic religious congregation, have a community of two sisters in Acomb, York.
Sisters of Mercy, 6 Kingsthorpe, York, YO24 4PR
Telephone
Email
Website: www.ourladyofmercy.org.uk
Spurriergate Pastoral Centre
Our mission is to share God’s love with the people of York and it’s visitors through caring service in the restaurant and shop; to encourage justice in trading – in the price, quality and origin of the goods we sell; to offer a listening ear; to share the Good News of Jesus Christ The Centre offers...
Restaurant Fairtrade shop Counselling Service Fresh Expressions Making Sunday Special Bible Studies Alpha courses Days Apart Retreats Spiritual Direction Knitting Group Contact number Sister Pauline Wheeler 01904629393. Spurriergate Centre St. Michael’s Church Spurriergate. York YO1 9QR
Stanbrook Abbey
Website: http://www.stanbrookabbey.org.uk/
Street Angels York
Street Angels York is a Church-led initiative that is made up of volunteers who want to help make York city centre a safer and better place. Volunteers walk the city streets into the early hours on Friday and Saturday nights caring for, practically helping and listening to people, especially those in vulnerable or difficult situations. We would also like to open a Safe Haven providing free hot drinks and a safe place to stay to wait for taxis or friends.
Website: www.streetangelsyork.com
Thicket Priory Carmelite Monastery
Website: www.carmelite.org/thicket
University of York Chaplaincy
There are full-time Anglican, Catholic, and Methodist Chaplains at the University of York, providing pastoral care to students and staff, and working together in an ecumenical covenant.
Website: http://www.yorkchaplaincy.org/
York Christian Youth Holidays
Our aim is simply to share the gospel with young people aged 8-18, and equip them for Christian living through our holidays, events and training programs.
Website: www.ycyh.org.uk
York Community Chaplaincy
York Community Chaplaincy is based in the Chaplaincy Centre at York St John University and is a project of One Voice. It seeks new opportunities for chaplaincy service and trains and supports volunteers into a variety of chaplaincy roles. It also works to build stronger links between the churches and other partners in the city and especially with the City of York Council. For more information contact Revd Chris Cullwick Leader of York Community Chaplaincy on 07792565805
York Courses
York Courses is based in historic York and we produce courses specially designed for groups of Christians from different traditions to study together. Our courses are used all over the world, helping people to share their experiences and understanding of the Christian faith. Although the most popular time to use our courses is Lent, they are not 'Lent-specific' and so can be used at any time of year.
Website: www.yorkcourses.co.uk
York Food Bank
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 network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
Website: https://york.foodbank.org.uk/
York Garrison Chaplains
Website: http://www.york-garrison.co.uk/York-Garrison/RAChD-Chaplains-19022015.htm
York Hospitals Chaplaincy (Ecumenical)
Website: https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/our_hospitals/_the_york_hospital/chaplaincy/
York Mind
York Mind is an independent provider of high quality mental health services in York and its surrounding area. Our wide range of services help individuals as they recover from a variety of mental health conditions. We are a leading local provider of services supporting individuals recovering from mental ill-health to achieve outcomes that will progress them towards recovery, social inclusion and integration in mainstream activity such as learning, volunteering or employment.
Website: www.yorkmind.org.uk
York Neighbours
York Neighbours supports people over the age of 65 living within the City of York in different ways. Although we are a church-led initiative we positively welcome people of any or no faith as volunteers and users of our service. We started as ‘Belfrey Neighbours’ in 2012 supported by St Michael le Belfrey church. As our vision to work across the City was realised we changed our name to ‘York Neighbours’. We are one of the community projects working in partnership with One Voice along with organisations such as Street Angels. We work closely with Age UK York and have a Memorandum of Understanding with them.
Website: http://yorkneighbours.org.uk/
York Racial Equality NetworkYork Racial Equality Network (YREN) is a voluntary organisation and registered charity based in York. We aim to promote awareness of the needs of black and minority ethnic (BME) and other people in the York area by developing links with appropriate voluntary and statutory agencies and by encouraging a multi-agency approach to race justice issues.
Website: www.yren.co.uk
York St John University Chaplaincy
York St John chaplaincy provides spaces and opportunities for reflection, listening, confidential support, prayer, worship, meditation, socialising and spiritual exploration. Whatever your faith position, your situation, nationality, gender, or sexual orientation we offer you hospitality, support, and friendship.
Website: https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/chaplaincy/
York Schools and Youth Trust (YoYo)Founded in 1996 York Schools and Youth Trust (YoYo) works with schools and churches to bring the Christian faith alive. YoYo is a non-denominational charity managed by a Board of Trustees and currently has six members on the staff team who regularly lead assemblies, lessons and clubs as well as RE days, prayer days and drama sessions in most of the schools across the city. YoYo is supported by many volunteers who help the team in schools as well as those churches and individuals who support us through prayer or financial means.
Website: www.yoyotrust.org.uk
Yorkshire Baptist Association
Website: www.yba.org.uk
Youth With a Mission York
We are a discipleship community committed to developing emerging leaders and pioneers, providing biblical teaching, training and practical, relevant ministry experience. We provide a safe context for exploring and developing God given vision and dreams and want to stand with you as you grow deeper in God and fulfil His destiny for your life.
Website: ywamyork.com
Ampleforth Abbey
Website: https://www.ampleforth.org.uk/
Archbishop of York
Website: www.archbishopofyork.org
Archbishop of York Youth Trust
We are a small and fairly new charity, and are currently governed by a small band of Trustees, and the day to day work is handled by our Director Robin Rolls. Our overall aim is to empower young people to be the change they want to see in their communities through developing partnerships and projects and through a Young Leaders Award in schools. We’re starting to see young lives transformed by our work which is amazing!
Website: archbishopofyorkyouthtrust.co.uk
Arc Light
Arc Light is a charity that provides accommodation and support to homeless men and women in York. We have been delivering services since 1999 and operate from a signature facility, in private grounds close to the city centre, which has 35 bedrooms, meeting and counselling spaces as well as education, health, fitness and community facilities. This welcoming and inspirational space offers our clients not only a place to stay but also the chance to make positive changes in their lives.We are always happy to hear from volunteers who would like to work at Arc Light - please see our website for more details.
Website: www.york-arclight.co.uk
Askham Grange Prison/Young Offender Institution Chaplaincy
HMP/YOI Askham Grange, Askham Richard, York, YO23 3FT
Telephone
Website: http://www.insidetime.org/hmp-yoi-askham-grange-prison-regime-info/
The Bar Convent
The Bar Convent is the oldest continuous religious community, being home to a community of Catholic Sisters (The Congregation of Jesus), and site of a Living Heritage Centre that tells their story.
Website: http://www.bar-convent.org.uk/
The Besom
The Besom is here to help people give what they have to those who genuinely need it. Whether it is their time, skills, things, money or a gift pack. It ensures effective, involved & prayerful giving and the service it provides is free.
Website: http://www.besom.com/local-besoms/york
CAFOD in Middlesbrough Diocese
CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales. In more than 40 countries across the world, we bring hope, compassion and solidarity to poor communities, standing side by side with them to end poverty and injustice.
Website: www.cafod.org.uk
Carecent
Carecent is an ecumenical centre for all homeless, unemployed or disadvantaged members of our community. In conjunction with other agencies, it is our aim to seek ways of moving people forward to an improved lifestyle. In order to achieve this, we provide food, clothing and fellowship in a clean and friendly environment. Our volunteer staff are always ready to listen and offer help and advice. Carecent is open to all, regardless of background, age or gender, six mornings a week - Monday to Saturday from 8.30am to 10.45am.
Website: carecent.org
Carmelite Monastery - see Thicket Priory
The Carmelite Order
Website: www.carmelite.org/york
Christian Aid - York Group
York Christian Aid Group help to coordinate fundraising and campaigning within the city; organising a wide range of events to support Christian Aid's partners and projects working to end poverty around the world. We also provide a central point for the annual Christian Aid Week envelope collections, and have resources and speakers available for local churches or groups interested in humanitarian relief work. For more information, please contact christianaidyork@googlemail.com
Christians Against Poverty
Christians Against Poverty is a national debt counselling charity with a network of 125 centres based in local churches. CAP offers hope and a solution to anyone in debt through its unique, in-depth service.
Website: www.capuk.org
Christians in Communication
Working with individuals and organisations across York and North Yorkshire, Christians in Communication encourages and supports them to communicate with each other and the public via:- the media (printed and radio); Promotion material and online information; Networking.
Website: www.christianyork.org
Christians Learning Across Yorkshire (CLAY)
Website: http://claycourses.org.uk
Church Lads’ and Church Girls’ Brigade
The Church Lads’ and Church Girls’ Brigade (CLCGB), often referred to as “The Brigade,” is “The Anglican Church’s own uniformed youth organisation: welcoming children and young people of all faiths and none.” This organisation has a lot of history and, for over 100 years, The Brigade has been fulfilling its object “to extend the kingdom of Christ among lads and girls”
Website: www.clcgb.org.uk
Churches Together in Britain & Ireland
Website: https://ctbi.org.uk/
Churches Together in England
Website: www.cte.org.uk
Circles of Support and Accountability - Yorkshire & Humberside
Yorkshire and Humberside Circles of Support and Accountability is a community response to sexual offending, working in partnership with criminal justice agencies. We aim to reduce the risk of future sexual offending by supporting and holding to account those who have committed sexual offences in the past (known as 'core members'). Our overall aim is to support core members to stop offending, to lead responsible, productive and accountable lives, creating no more victims. Our carefully selected and trained volunteers provide core members with responsible opportunities for safe reintegration, acting as a support and safety mechanism for both the offender and the community.
Website: www.yhcosa.org.uk
City of Sanctuary - York
Though not a Christian organisation as such, City of Sanctuary is supported by many Christians and Churches in York. City of Sanctuary is a movement to build a culture of hospitality for people seeking sanctuary in the UK. Our goal is to create a network of towns and cities throughout the country which are proud to be places of safety, and which include people seeking sanctuary fully in the life of their communities. A City of Sanctuary is a place of safety and welcome for people whose lives are in danger in their own countries. It is a place where the skills and cultures of people seeking sanctuary are valued, where they are included in local communities and able to contribute to the life of the city. Community groups, local government, media,business, schools and colleges have a shared commitment to offering sanctuary, so that it is seen as part of the city’s identity by local people. People seeking sanctuary can easily build relationships with local people as neighbours, friends and colleagues. Through these relationships, local people come to understand the injustices refugees face, and become motivated to support and defend them.
Website: https://york.cityofsanctuary.org/
Community of The Cross of Nails (St. Martin-le-Grand Church)
Following the destruction of Coventry Cathedral in 1940, Provost Dick Howard made a far reaching and inspirational commitment to work together with those who had been enemies, to build a kinder, more Christ-Child-like world. St Martin Coney Street, York became a partner in the international Community of the Cross of Nails on 29 April 2012, the 70th anniversary of the destruction of the church in 1942. In common with all the Community partners, St Martin Coney Street endeavours to: • Heal the wounds of history • Build a culture of peace • Learn to live with difference and to celebrate diversity. St Martin’s Community of the Cross of Nails meets in St Martin’s every Friday at noon to pray the Coventry Litany of Reconciliation, and to reflect about how we are living together in hope by putting these aims into practice.
Websites: www.crossofnails.org & http://www.stmartinsyork.org.uk
Congregation of Jesus
The Congregation of Jesus (CJ) Sisters are a Catholic religious congregation whose spiritual motherhouse is the Bar Convent in York. The Sisters also have oversight of St. Bede's Pastoral Centre.
Websites: www.bar-convent.org.uk & www.cjengland.org
Corpus Christi Carmelite Sisters
110 Lawrence Street, York, YO10 3EB
Telephone
Website: http://www.carmelite.org/yorkccc
Diocese of Middlesbrough (Catholic)
Website: http://middlesbrough-diocese.org.uk/
Diocese of York (Anglican)
Website: www.dioceseofyork.org.uk
Fairtrade Forum - York
Though not a Christian organisation as such, York's Fairtrade Forum is supported by many Christians and Churches in York.
Website: http://www.fairtradeyork.com/
Family Matters York
Family Matters York is a charity whose aim is to encourage and promote relationship skills at all stages of life. We offer training and resources through partnerships with churches, schools, statutory bodies and other charities.
Website: www.fmy.org.uk
Farm Crisis Network
FCN is a UK network of groups of volunteers drawn from the farming community and rural churches. FCN volunteers are there to ‘walk with’ and support farming people and families as they seek to resolve their problems, whatever they may be. FCN is a Christian organisation and as such, it has a Christian ethos behind everything it does. In Yorkshire, we have volunteers throughout the county, hold our meetings in York and work very hard to alleviate distress in the farming community which can be financial, relationship or health related. We are happy to come along and speak to anyone who is interested in our work. Helen M J Benson. FCN Yorkshire Coordinator: fcnyorkshire@btinternet.com
Friends International
transforming students transforming nations Over 500,000 international students study at UK universities and hundreds of thousands further still come to study English in UK language schools. The majority of these students don't simply want a qualification, but want to explore and understand UK culture and society. Friends International envisions and resources the UK church to engage with and support the international student community by sharing God's love with them in words and actions. We seek to care for them whatever their faith or background. As we build these friendships our desire is that many of the students would return home having begun a life long commitment to serve Jesus and to love the world.
Website: www.friendsinternational.org.uk
Full Sutton Prison Chaplaincy
HMP Full Sutton, Full Sutton, York, YO41 1PS
Telephone
Website: http://www.insidetime.org/hmp-full-sutton-prison-regime-info/
Fusion
Fusion started as a response to God's passion for students. God has called us to work with others to generate and serve 21st Century student movement - and the momentum is building. Future Dreams. We are about connecting student to church and church to student. Not just one or two but serving thousands of churches in reaching and discipling millions of students. We are convinced that local church needs to be at the heart of student mission and students at the heart of local church.
Website: www.fusion.uk.com
HCPT Group 122 (York)
HCPT is the Hosannah House and Children's Pilgrimage Trust, which has been taking sick, disabled, and disadvantaged children on life-changing pilgrimage holidays to Lourdes for over 60 years. The group in York, number 122, is vibrant and welcomes anyone interested in coming to Lourdes as a child or helper, regardless of faith.
Websites: http://www.hcpt.org.uk/group/122/ & http://www.facebook.com/HCPTgroup122/
Independent Domestic Abuse Service
IDAS is a charity that provides comprehensive support services to all those experiencing or affected by domestic abuse. We work throughout York, Harrogate and District, Hambleton, Richmondshire and Craven and have links with other specialist domestic abuse services throughout North Yorkshire. We were formerly York Women's Aid and decided to change our name to reflect the changing nature of the work we do. As well as expanding the geographical area of our work, we now provide support to male victims of abuse as well as women and employ a young person's advocacy worker to work with people aged 11 to 18 years old.
Website: www.idas.org.uk
The Island
The Island N1 is a registered mentoring charity that offers support to vulnerable 8 - 13 year-olds (and disabled young people aged 14 - 19) in York who are struggling to cope at home, school, or in the wider community, or who are experiencing difficult transitions in their lives. It links these young people with volunteer mentors with whom they meet on a weekly basis over a minimum of one year. This allows them to develop supportive, ongoing relationships, whilst also providing them with the undivided attention and ‘islands of space and time’ they need to increase their confidence and self-esteem, participate in worthwhile recreational activities, and move forward in their lives. If you are interested in volunteering with The Island or would like more information about our work, please contact Nigel or Jenni on 01904 628449 / 07595 695559 or by e-mail via theislandn1@gmail.com
Martin House Children's Hospice Chaplaincy
Website: https://www.martinhouse.org.uk/Our-Services/Families/Our-Care-Team
The Methodist Church, York and Hull District
Website: www.yorkhullmethodist.org.uk
One Voice York
Website: www.onevoiceyork.org.uk
Order of the Holy Paraclete (OHP Sisters), York
Website: http://www.ohpwhitby.org.uk/site/branch+houses/york
Orthodox Community of Saint Anne in the City of York
This small community of monks, has been based in the Groves area of York since 1995. Under the Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople it is within the Archdiocese of Western Europe.
Further details from Hieromonk Stephen. 33 Brownlow Street, The Groves, York YO31 8LW 01904 626399
Poor Clare Colettines, Askham Bryan
The Poor Clare Sisters, part of the Catholic Franciscan Order, reside in the Monastery of St. Joseph in Askham Bryan.
Monastery of St. Joseph, 155 Main Street, Askham Bryan, York, YO23 3QS.
Telephone
Reflect, Pregnancy Support
Reflect is a support service based in York that is specifically for women and men facing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. It may be that you need to know more about your options, or that you are having trouble coming to terms with your situation. We are one of around 150 similar centres across the UK and can offer trained advisers to help.
Website: www.reflectyork.co.uk
Restore
Restore (York) Ltd provides housing and support for people in York who would otherwise be homeless. The charity began in 2010 in response to the need in the city for suitable homes for people leaving emergency housing provision, who were not ready for an unsupported tenancy. Restore has a Christian ethos but provides for anyone in need without prejudice and aims to provide a home for as long as it is needed.
For more information contact Barrie Stephenson or Ed Hambleton office@restoreyork.co.uk or 0843 289 7927
Website: www.restoreyork.co.uk
Railway Mission (York Station Chaplaincy)
Website: http://www.railwaymission.org/get-support/
Riding Lights Theatre Company
Website: https://ridinglights.org/
St. Bede's Pastoral Centre
Website: http://www.stbedes.org.uk/
St. Leonard's Hospice Spiritual Care Team
Website: http://www.stleonardshospice.org.uk/Patients/Family-Support/Spiritual-Care
St. Paul's Book Centre
St. Paul's Book Centre retail outlets of the Catholic religious congregation St. Paul's, engaged in the promotion and sales of books, CDs, DVDs, gift items, religious artefacts, icons, and greeting cards for adults, teenagers, and children in the following areas: Bibles and biblical studies, saints and hagiography, biography, liturgy, sacramental resources, spirituality, prayer, devotions, theology and philosophy, family life, self-help, Catholic and Anglican Churches, Vatican documents and encyclicals, catechisms and catechesis, educational resources, products for individuals, schools and parishes.
26 Fossgate, York, YO1 9TA
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8.30am-5pm
Tel: 01904 541729
Website: https://stpauls.org.uk/book-center
Secular Franciscan Order
The Secular Franciscan Order (O.F.S.) is part of the Catholic Franciscan Order. In their secular (lay) state, members commit themselves to live the Gospel as St. Francis did. A group of Secular Franciscans meets monthly at More House Catholic Chaplaincy in Heslington.
National Secretary: Salvina Bartholomeusz, Flat 9 Byron Court, Osborne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8PD
Website: www.ofsgb.org.uk
Sisters of Mercy
The Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic religious congregation, have a community of two sisters in Acomb, York.
Sisters of Mercy, 6 Kingsthorpe, York, YO24 4PR
Telephone
Website: www.ourladyofmercy.org.uk
Spurriergate Pastoral Centre
Our mission is to share God’s love with the people of York and it’s visitors through caring service in the restaurant and shop; to encourage justice in trading – in the price, quality and origin of the goods we sell; to offer a listening ear; to share the Good News of Jesus Christ The Centre offers...
Restaurant Fairtrade shop Counselling Service Fresh Expressions Making Sunday Special Bible Studies Alpha courses Days Apart Retreats Spiritual Direction Knitting Group Contact number Sister Pauline Wheeler 01904629393. Spurriergate Centre St. Michael’s Church Spurriergate. York YO1 9QR
Stanbrook Abbey
Website: http://www.stanbrookabbey.org.uk/
Street Angels York
Street Angels York is a Church-led initiative that is made up of volunteers who want to help make York city centre a safer and better place. Volunteers walk the city streets into the early hours on Friday and Saturday nights caring for, practically helping and listening to people, especially those in vulnerable or difficult situations. We would also like to open a Safe Haven providing free hot drinks and a safe place to stay to wait for taxis or friends.
Website: www.streetangelsyork.com
Thicket Priory Carmelite Monastery
Website: www.carmelite.org/thicket
University of York Chaplaincy
There are full-time Anglican, Catholic, and Methodist Chaplains at the University of York, providing pastoral care to students and staff, and working together in an ecumenical covenant.
Website: http://www.yorkchaplaincy.org/
York Christian Youth Holidays
Our aim is simply to share the gospel with young people aged 8-18, and equip them for Christian living through our holidays, events and training programs.
Website: www.ycyh.org.uk
York Community Chaplaincy
York Community Chaplaincy is based in the Chaplaincy Centre at York St John University and is a project of One Voice. It seeks new opportunities for chaplaincy service and trains and supports volunteers into a variety of chaplaincy roles. It also works to build stronger links between the churches and other partners in the city and especially with the City of York Council. For more information contact Revd Chris Cullwick Leader of York Community Chaplaincy on 07792565805
York Courses
York Courses is based in historic York and we produce courses specially designed for groups of Christians from different traditions to study together. Our courses are used all over the world, helping people to share their experiences and understanding of the Christian faith. Although the most popular time to use our courses is Lent, they are not 'Lent-specific' and so can be used at any time of year.
Website: www.yorkcourses.co.uk
York Food Bank
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 network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
Website: https://york.foodbank.org.uk/
York Garrison Chaplains
Website: http://www.york-garrison.co.uk/York-Garrison/RAChD-Chaplains-19022015.htm
York Hospitals Chaplaincy (Ecumenical)
Website: https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/our_hospitals/_the_york_hospital/chaplaincy/
York Mind
York Mind is an independent provider of high quality mental health services in York and its surrounding area. Our wide range of services help individuals as they recover from a variety of mental health conditions. We are a leading local provider of services supporting individuals recovering from mental ill-health to achieve outcomes that will progress them towards recovery, social inclusion and integration in mainstream activity such as learning, volunteering or employment.
Website: www.yorkmind.org.uk
York Neighbours
York Neighbours supports people over the age of 65 living within the City of York in different ways. Although we are a church-led initiative we positively welcome people of any or no faith as volunteers and users of our service. We started as ‘Belfrey Neighbours’ in 2012 supported by St Michael le Belfrey church. As our vision to work across the City was realised we changed our name to ‘York Neighbours’. We are one of the community projects working in partnership with One Voice along with organisations such as Street Angels. We work closely with Age UK York and have a Memorandum of Understanding with them.
Website: http://yorkneighbours.org.uk/
York Racial Equality NetworkYork Racial Equality Network (YREN) is a voluntary organisation and registered charity based in York. We aim to promote awareness of the needs of black and minority ethnic (BME) and other people in the York area by developing links with appropriate voluntary and statutory agencies and by encouraging a multi-agency approach to race justice issues.
Website: www.yren.co.uk
York St John University Chaplaincy
York St John chaplaincy provides spaces and opportunities for reflection, listening, confidential support, prayer, worship, meditation, socialising and spiritual exploration. Whatever your faith position, your situation, nationality, gender, or sexual orientation we offer you hospitality, support, and friendship.
Website: https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/chaplaincy/
York Schools and Youth Trust (YoYo)Founded in 1996 York Schools and Youth Trust (YoYo) works with schools and churches to bring the Christian faith alive. YoYo is a non-denominational charity managed by a Board of Trustees and currently has six members on the staff team who regularly lead assemblies, lessons and clubs as well as RE days, prayer days and drama sessions in most of the schools across the city. YoYo is supported by many volunteers who help the team in schools as well as those churches and individuals who support us through prayer or financial means.
Website: www.yoyotrust.org.uk
Yorkshire Baptist Association
Website: www.yba.org.uk
Youth With a Mission York
We are a discipleship community committed to developing emerging leaders and pioneers, providing biblical teaching, training and practical, relevant ministry experience. We provide a safe context for exploring and developing God given vision and dreams and want to stand with you as you grow deeper in God and fulfil His destiny for your life.
Website: ywamyork.com
