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York Travellers Trust

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1189827
Status
Registered
Registered
June 8, 2020
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
YORK TRAVELLERS TRUST
20 FALSGRAVE CRESCENT
YORK
YO30 7AZ

Contact

Activities

The objectives of YTT is to relieve the poverty, advance the education and promote the health, social and economic welfare of the Gypsy / Traveller community in and around the York area. The core work includes advice, advocacy, conflict resolution, anti-discrimination and promotion of better health, education, community development and social cohesion.

Objects: To Relieve The Needs Of The Gypsy/traveller Community In York And The Surrounding Areas By: 1. The Relief Of Financial Hardship, In Particular But Not Exclusively By The Provision Of Advice And Information On Housing And Welfare Benefits; 2. The Preservation And Protection Of Good Physical And Mental Health; 3. The Advancement Of Education And Training Of Those In The Community Who Are In Need Thereof So As To Advance Them In Life And Assist Them To Adapt Within The Wider Community; 4. The Provision Of Facilities For Recreation Or Other Leisure-Time Occupation With The Object Of Improving The Conditions Of Life Of Those Persons Who Have Need Of Such Facilities; 5. Providing Workshops, Forums, Advocacy And General Support That Encourages And Enables Members Of The Gypsy/traveller Community To Participate More Effectively With The Wider Community; 6. Promoting Good Race And Community Relations Through Providing Information And Educational Opportunities To Statutory And Voluntary Agencies And The Public On The History And Culture Of The Gypsy/traveller Community.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
City Of York, East Riding Of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £356,767 £265,912
March 31, 2024 £283,786 £280,862
March 31, 2023 £239,909 £211,786
March 31, 2022 £202,114 £180,309
April 1, 2021 £215,845 £77,986

Trustees

Name Appointed
Joy-Kirsten Jackson Feb. 8, 2024
Katie Young Oct. 29, 2025
Michael Turnpenny Feb. 8, 2024
Patrick O'Kelly Nov. 16, 2023
Stephen Edward Pittam
Tom Beer Nov. 16, 2023