Groups directory - Support and action groups

Actionaid
Fundraises locally for clean water, health , education, agricultural development and self help projects throughout the developing countries of the world. Fundraising events held throughout the year.

Advocay
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.

Age Concern York
Charity to help all older people in York offering advice and information, day clubs, friendship and support.

AL-ANON (York Group)
A community resource of self-help offering support to those who have or still are suffering emotional stress of having an association with a problem drinker.

Alternatives to Violence Project - AVP
Workshops to help people to develop skills to assist with self confidence and how to get on with family, neighbours and friends.

Alzheimer''s Disease Society
Information and support for all people with dementia and their carers.

Amnesty International York Group
Amnesty International is a movement of ordinary people standing up for human rights wherever justice, fairness, freedom and truth are denied.

Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals
We raise awareness of animal welfare issues within the church community.

APS - Services in the Community
APS provides support and care to vulnerable adults including long and short term adult placements and community services

Arc Light Project- York
Year round emergency access to dormitory accomodation, hot food, showers and medical services. Resettlement and support services.