Corporate responsibility

Throughout our 100 year history, we have consistently supported good causes and local clubs and initiatives. We see this as an integral part of who we are and what we stand for.

Here are just some of the charities and initiatives we currently support in practical or financial terms:

Alzheimer's Society www.alzheimers.org.uk
A national charity with a strong local presence leading the fight against dementia through research programmes and practical supportive care.

City of York Hockey Club www.cityofyorkhc.co.uk 
We support the 'Back to Hockey' initiative which encourages adults who enjoyed playing hockey in their youth to return to the game.

Dales Festival of Food and Drink www.dalesfestivaloffood.org
Vibrant festival held in Leyburn every June, drawing in food producers from across Swaledale, Wensleydale and the surrounding area.

Easingwold Town AFC www.easingwoldtownafc.com
Easingwold's local football club which has an active programme of fixtures and coaching sessions.

Lower Wensleydale Business Network www.lwbusinessnetwork.co.uk
Business network supporting and promoting businesses in Bedale, Leyburn and surrounding areas.

Make It York www.makeityork.com
York's destination management company, tasked with promoting tourism (through Visit York and the city's programme of festivals) and inward business investment, including the Science City York initiative.

Market Weighton Lawn Tennis Club www.marketweightonltc.com
Friendly and vibrant tennis club serving this expanding East Riding market town.

National Centre for Early Music www.ncem.co.uk
An internationally renowned centre of excellence which acts as the nerve centre for a whole range of musical and educational projects.

National Garden Scheme - Yorkshire www.ngs.org.uk
Tapping into the passion and interest of gardeners and garden lovers to raise money for good causes, through the opening of high quality private gardens.

Pocklington Lawn Tennis Club www.pocklingtontennis.com
Pocklington's highly successful and very active tennis club.

Pocklington RUFC pocklingtonrufc.rfu.club
Pocklington's long established and successful Rugby Union Football Club.

Rural Arts, Thirsk www.ruralarts.co.uk
A year round programme of arts workshops, live music and theatre productions hosted at The Courthouse in Thirsk and at various locations across North Yorkshire.

Ryedale Festival www.ryedalefestival.com
The Festival is very long established with an often innovative and always extensive programme of musical events performed in a variety of venues across Ryedale.

Sheriff Hutton Bridge Cricket Club www.sheriffhuttonbridge.co.uk
Active local cricket club serving Stensall, Sheriff Hutton and the surrounding area.

Spinal Injuries Association www.spinal.co.uk
Very active national charity supporting and representing the interests of those with spinal injuries.

St Leonard's Hospice www.stleonardshospice.org.uk
Highly regarded hospice providing palliative care at the hospice and in people's homes in York and the surrounding market towns and villages.

Thirsk & District Business Association www.thirsk4business.co.uk
Key local group that shares information about local businesses, networks, initiatives, funding and other relevant information in and around Thirsk.

Thirsk Racecourse www.thirskracecourse.net
In recognition of our expertise in horse racing law, we are leading sponsors at Thirsk Racecourse.

Wigginton Tennis Club www.wiggintontennisclub.co.uk
Long established and very active club serving Wigginton, Haxby and surrounding area.

Wold Class www.woldclass.co.uk
A very active network of independent businesses based in and around Easingwold.

Woodhouse Grange Cricket Club www.woodhousegrangecc.co.uk
Winners of four National Village Cup Finals, thriving cricket club between York and Pocklington.

York Against Cancer www.yorkagainstcancer.org.uk
Promotes improvements in cancer care, education and research through local fund raising, collaboration and practical initiatives.

York Professionals www.york-professionals.co.uk
Promotes collaboration within the York professional community and raises the profile of York professionals within the wider business community.

York BID www.theyorkbid.com
An initiative, funded by businesses within York's historic core, to enhance the vitality and attractiveness of the city for residents and visitors.