During the year of office, the Lord Mayor also supports two local charities. This year the charities that will benefit from the fundraising activities are York Against Cancer and the Brunswick Organic Nursery.  

Making a donation

You can make a donation to either of the charities below via the Lord Mayor's and Sheriff's Charity Fund. Please make your cheque payable to: 'Lord Mayor of York's Charities' and send to: Civic Services, Guildhall, York YO1 9QN.

Forthcoming events

Thursday 12 March 2010 - The Guildhall Gig

A musical extravaganza in the Guildhall - an eclectic mix of jazz, blues and world music with 'Hot Fudge' funk and soul and 'The Lemonshees' magical acapella harmonies.  Tickets £8 on sale from the civic office at the Guildhall or Brunswcik Organic Nursery in Bishopthorpe. 

Thursday 18 March 2010 - Flower arranging demonstration

Janet Hayton will demonstrate seasonal flowers with a wide range of sumptuous arrangements.  Doors open at 6.45pm and demonstration at 7.30pm.  Tickets are £7.50 and are available from the civic office at the Guildhall.

Thursday 25 March 2010 - Fashion Show

Join the civic party and leading York fashion emporiums for an evening of stylish fashion and beautiful accessories. Doors open at 7pm, tickets are avaiable from the York Against Cancer shop, North Moor Lane, Huntington.  Telephone (01904) 764466

Wednesday 31 March 2010 - Historical talk in the Mansion House

Illustrated talk given by local historian Peter Stanhope on the 'Panorama of York' a 15th century view of York by Edwin Ridsdale Tate.  Tickets £9.50

Friday 30 April - Lord Mayor's Annual Golf Tournament

Teams of four are invited to take part in this annual event at Pike Hills Golf Club, competing for the Lord Mayor's trophy.  Entry £15.00 per person in a team of four.

2009/2010 Charities

York Against Cancer 

Since 1987, York Against Cancer has funded services and facilities designed to improve the lives of people affected by cancer in York and the surrounding area.  Their work focuses on three main areas which are cancer care; education and research.

In this time, attitudes to cancer have changed dramatically, and along with other healthcare professionals and charities, the phrase 'living with cancer' is now used by York Against Cancer.  There are many new and innovative services which are intended to make living with cancer a little easier for both patients and their carers.  These include specialist nurses, a psycho-oncology service and complementary therapies.  A mini-bus service also transports patients to Leeds, where they receive radiotherapy treatments.

The education committee has funded a number of wide ranging projects aimed at increasing cancer awareness amongst different groups from the local community, and research projects are underway with York Hospital and the University of York.

All of these services are only possible thanks to the generosity of local people.

York Against Cancer, Registered Charity Number. 518478

Brunswick Organic Nursery & Craft Workshop 

Brunswick Organic Nusery and craft workshop is a productive workplace for people with learning difficulties.  It was set up over 16 years ago to provide purposeful work and training for people who are often excluded from having these chances.  Brunswick is a place where people can develop skills and most importantly self-respect, confidence and independence.  The nursery provides a varied range of supported work in horticulture, garden maintenance, hand-made crafts and woodwork.

Approximately 50 adults with learning difficulties attend Brunswick through referral from social services.  As well as a team of paid staff, there is a loyal and supportive group of volunteers whose work is important to the sucess of the nursery.  Student placements and volunteers from lcoal schools and colleges also attend, and local schools are encouraged to use the project as a resource for learning.

Brunswick Organic Nursery & Craft Workshop, Registered Charity Number. 1010178