Charities

Dementia Forward is the leading dementia charity for York and North Yorkshire. We provide support, advice and information to anybody affected by dementia across the county, and have developed a comprehensive range of services; all with people living with dementia at their heart. Dementia Forward is recognised as a vital source of information, advice and support as well as being a strong advocate for people living with dementia. We actively seek out the voices of those affected when designing our services, and adopt a ‘local for local’ approach, using the resource of local community and partnership-working to its full. One of the charity’s aims is to ‘knit’ dementia support into the everyday lives of the local community. We aim to increase awareness and understanding, so that people can continue to live well in their own communities. Our staff team is supported and strengthened by a highly-skilled and motivated board of trustees and committed volunteers, in partnership with the statutory and voluntary sector. Our Vision When a person is concerned about their memory or has been diagnosed with dementia they will continue to live well, along with the people they choose and their local communities. They will feel supported, informed and included. Our Mission To provide accessible and inclusive support, based on a person’s needs, that promotes living well with dementia in our local communities; and to work collaboratively with our partners to achieve this in an equitable way.

Specialists in dementia care whose services include care at home, in specialist supported houses, day activity centres, carer support, information, advice, counselling. From August 2005 DCP will offer short breaks for younger people with dementia and older people from the black & minority ethnic community and their carers plus restaurant, coffee shop, activities, etc in the new centre opening in Brunswick Village.

We provide a free courier service to the NHS, transporting blood, samples, human milk, medication and medical equipment, using our fleet of bikes and cars. We operate 24/7 in all weathers and are totally volunteer run and managed.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is one of 47 local Wildlife Trusts around the UK working to promote and protect local wildlife. It covers the whole of Derbyshire and was founded in 1962 in response to environmental threats to the local countryside, since when it has continued to grow. The Trust is based at Middleton by Wirksworth, on the edge of the Peak District. It is a Registered Charity (Number 222212), supported by more than 14,000 members and over 500 volunteers.[1] The Trust manages nearly 50 Nature Reserves covering over 630 hectares (1,600 acres) throughout the county, from flooded gravel pits in the south to moorland and upland woodland in the north. Fourteen of these are Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). The Trust also works with schools, local communities, local authorities, landowners and others to promote and protect the natural environment. Environmental education and workshops are provided at the Avenue Washlands Visitor Centre, the Whistlestop Centre, and the Wildlife Discovery Room at Carsington Water. Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has a 'Living Landscape' approach to nature conservation. By working with local businesses, landowners, communities and individuals on habitat restoration and enhancement projects throughout the county, it is hoped landscape scale conservation will create a healthier environment for wildlife, the local economy and people.

Every day of the year, Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance is helping save more lives. Our critical care paramedics, doctors and pilots attend an average of five rescue missions a day. Within minutes they can be on the ground delivering lifesaving care. The air ambulance gives people the very best chance of survival and recovery. We are supported by a Critical Care Car meaning that we can reach those who need us 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The charity receives no government funding and we rely entirely on donations to raise the £1,700 we need for each mission. Find out more at theairambulanceservice.org.uk

Derian House Children's Hospice cares for more than 400 children and young people with life-limiting illnesses throughout the North West of England, together with their families. The charity offers respite, palliative and end of life care and helps families to make precious memories together in the time they have.

We take in and Re-Home unwanted Cats and Dogs  - We offer a Microchip Scanning Service for all Animals we Neuter/Vaccinated/Chip and Carry Out Home Visits.