This is the Coast: Coast Appeal https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/ Mon, 25 May 2026 13:57:44 +0000 en Copyright 2026 This is the Coast Aiir http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The Ladies Real Monty 2026 The Ladies Real Monty is returning to Cayton Bay Show Bar Friday 27th November 2026. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:19:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/the-ladies-real-monty-is-returning-in-november/ o428-1100-62716ec3c5161 The Ladies in Pink Uncategorised The Ladies Real Monty is returning to Cayton Bay Show Bar Friday 27th November 2026.

A night of fun and fundraising in support of Breast Cancer Now; Yorkshire Cancer Research and Saint Catherine's Hospice. 

Tickets are available NOW at: 

Email HERE for tickets and info

 

Email HERE for tickets and info

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/61050 Have you heard about the Gift of Friendship? Sun, 07 Sep 2025 11:43:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/have-you-heard-about-the-gift-of-friendship/ o428-1100-68bd6ffcd9a0b Age UK Uncategorised Age UK North Yorkshire Coast & Moors have a new project called The Gift of Friendship. 

The aim of the project is to promote independence and connections to the elderly, to help reduce loneliness and isolation. 

Tracey Armstrong from Age UK explains how you could help..... 

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northyorkshirecoastmoors/

mailto:tracey.armstrong@ageuknycm.org.uk

Call: 01723 379058

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/82099 Feeling stuck? Looking for help? Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:08:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/feeling-stuck-looking-for-help/ o428-1100-6865132aeb8ac Help Hub Uncategorised The aim at Help Hub is to break down barriers and help people access the right support they need when they are feeling stuck.  This may be through the services they provide directly or through one of their community partners. 

Help Hub Co-ordinator Steven Landray explains more:

https://www.helphubyorkshire.org.uk/

Tel: 01723 363 910

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/81309 Saving Lives and Keeping Communities Safe Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:42:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/saving-lives-and-keeping-communities-safe/ o428-1100-680780bb5f9d9 St John Ambulance Uncategorised St John Ambulance are looking for new members here along the Yorkshire Coast.

The charity steps forward in the moments that matter, to save lives and keep communities safe. They also provide workplace training, first aid supplies and ambulance services.

The Coast & Moors division of the charity is currently looking for Community First Aiders to help with event cover, in addition to Youth Leaders who can provide training to children from 6 to 17 years.

If you feel you can help in any way, you’ll discover plenty more details on their website: SJA.org.uk

 

SJA Scarborough Website

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/80211 Support for Local Families Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:49:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/support-for-local-families/ o428-1100-67d9c02294b8c Yorkshire Coast Families Uncategorised Yorkshire Coast Families supports families of children & young adults with disabilities and additional needs in Scarborough, Whitby, Filey and the villages in between.

Find out more at:

https://www.yorkshirecoastfamilies.org/

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/79634 A Community Hub Run by Volunteers Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:34:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/a-community-hub-run-by-volunteers/ o428-1100-67d9bc9c65c36 Goathland Hut Uncategorised Goathland Hut is a community hub run by volunteers.

The Hut also has a cultural heritage display, which features the village tradition of sword dancing.

To find out more about the many sports, wellbeing, artistic and other activities taking place, head to their website for more details.

https://www.goathlandhut.co.uk

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/79633 Help & Guidance in Bridlington Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:16:54 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/help-and-guidance-in-bridlington/ o428-1100-67c751a6ba0d7 The Hing Centre Uncategorised The Hinge Centre is a small, locally focused Charity, based in the Bridlington area.

The Hing are committed to providing services and support to our local community, in a professional and non-judgemental manner. The Centre operates on an open-door policy, to all within the local area.

Their aim is to provide support, guidance, services and opportunities to those facing social and financial deprivation.

https://thehinge.org.uk/

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/79402 Help Young People Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:10:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/help-young-people/ o428-1100-67c75013c417f YMCA Filey Shop Uncategorised YMCA Filey support young people with housing help, education and much more. 

Their local shop can be found 5 Brigg Road in Filey YO14 0BA.

https://ymca.org.uk/shops/filey-charity-shop/

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/79401 Guilt Free Shopping Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:22:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/guilt-free-shopping/ o428-1100-677e5fec365f6 SCOPE Uncategorised 1 in 4 people are disabled, including 11% of children. It costs around an extra thousand pounds a month to live for disabled people.

If you’re wondering how you can help then you could visit a Scope shop – they can be found along the coast in Bridlington, Scarborough and Whitby.

https://www.scope.org.uk/about-us

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/78588 Can you donate furniture to a great cause? Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:40:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/can-you-donate-furniture-to-a-great-cause/ o428-1100-677d7525aa3e9 Community Furniture Store Scarborough Uncategorised The Community Furniture Store in Scarborough is a charity with three main goals – the provision of affordable, or free, furniture, household appliances and IT equipment. Preservation of the environment through reuse. And offering volunteering/work opportunities to the long term unemployed or disadvantaged. 

The store relies on donations of reusable furniture, appliances, and other household items. They offer a delivery and collection service within the local area. All collections are free. 

https://www.communityfurniturestore.co.uk/scarborough/

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/78583 Fancy a Knit and Natter? Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:41:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/fancy-a-knit-and-natter/ o428-1100-66f44b657ead5 Knit and Natter Uncategorised Knit and Natter are a local knitting group that meet four times a month in Sleights. 

They love to chat and get creative with their knitting, and can often be found raising money... including for the Sleights Village Christmas Lights. 

This Is The Coast reporter Fiona Price popped along to find out more: 

Facebook Page Link:

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/76993 Free Equipment Hire for Charities! Mon, 13 May 2024 17:47:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/free-equipment-hire-for-charities1/ o428-1100-6642521ec7589 Smile Vaults Uncategorised Smile Vaults are packed with loads of great stuff to help charities in the East Riding with day to day tasks or events. They have everything from laptops to gazebos - and even giant chess sets! Register today and apply to use your local vault.

Charities can register and book the equipment online from https://www.smilevaults.org 

Non-profit groups can register and hire items for up to 7 days for free and you can book a year in advance. This service is a collaboration between the HEY Smile Foundation, local charities and the Active Communities team from East Riding Council.

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/74999 Are You Interested In Aviation? Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:54:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/are-you-interested-in-aviation/ o428-1100-65f89bd8203fd Scarborough Air Cadets Uncategorised Are you interested in aviation, learning new skills and making lifelong friends? Then Scarborough air cadets might be for you.
RAF Air cadets offers a wide range of activities for you to get involved in all year round, from gaining real world qualifications to flying a plane.
Within cadets you’ll have the opportunity to try activities rarely offered by other organisations. You could fly a plane or glider, use radio communications and even fire a rifle - all in one place!
If you’re in year 8 or above at school, come down to our first intake event of the year on Friday the 10th of may to see what we do and meet our cadets.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, contact the Officer Commanding James Raw at oc.739@rafac.mod.gov.uk or search Scarboroughaircadets.org.uk online for more details.

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/73820 Everyone can experience the excitement of power boating Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:40:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/everyone-can-experience-the-excitement-of-power-boating/ o428-1100-65d8925126728 Wetwheels Yorkshire Uncategorised Launched locally in 2018, Wetwheels Yorkshire is the fifth regional operator for the national disability power boating charity, Wetwheels Foundation. They are based in Whitby and operate across the region, bringing the joy and excitement of power boating to every disabled person along the Yorkshire coast.

These fully accessible experiences allow participants not only to be passengers but also to take the helm as the skipper. Everyone gets the chance to drive! It's an unforgettable experience for individuals of all abilities.

You can discover more about the Wetwheels Yorkshire experience by visiting https://wetwheelsfoundation.org/locations/yorkshire/...

The boat trips are staffed by a team of Wet Wheel volunteers, the organisation fundraises to pay for the specialist equipment and vessels. They have a JustGiving page here https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/wetwheelsyorkshire

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/73270 Chat and Get Creative! Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:46:46 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/chat-and-get-creative/ o428-1100-64e5e39615806 Scarborough Mates Uncategorised Scarborough Mates is all about doing practical things with added banter! 

Scarborough Mates is a friendly group of men and women who meet up to try out new activities, exchange ideas & chat over a cuppa. Their goal is to reduce social isolation and build a stronger community while sharing members skills to help you learn new ones.

http://scarboroughmates.org.uk/

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/69129 Can you volunteer or become a host? Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:12:27 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/can-you-volunteer-or-become-a-host/ o428-1100-6481b79b32254 Scarborough SASH Uncategorised SASH is a registered charity preventing homelessness in young people aged 16 to 25.

When young people are facing homelessness, they can offer a spare room in the home of a trained volunteer and support to move forward. They always welcome financial support and are currently in need of hosts. Fundraising Officer Amy explains more: 

Find more information on the SASH website:

http://www.sash-uk.org.uk/about/

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/67558 Can you offer a small amount of your time? Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:34:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/can-you-off-a-small-amount-of-your-time/ o428-1100-6481aecb966d8 Support for Carers Uncategorised Without a dedicated team of volunteers Support For Carers would be unable to provide a much needed break to those who are supporting someone within their own home. Volunteers freely give their time, skills and experience to help support the many carers within the Scarborough district.

Support for Carers manager Shirley Lumb explains more:

As the number of carers continues to grow, volunteers are needed more now than ever. Click the link below to find out more or call 01723 364808.

Support for Carers website

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/67554 Can You Rehome a Cat? Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:48:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/filey-cat-rescue/ o428-1100-6419fc15f249c Filey Cat Rescue Uncategorised The team at Filey Cat Rescue are always looking for new homes for their wonderful cats. 

Vicki, the Head of Fundraising, explains what they do and how you could soon be rehoming one of their furry friends! 

Filey Cat Rescue Website

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/65896 Support is Available Every Thursday Enjoy a coffee and a chat Fri, 19 Aug 2022 18:39:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/support-is-available-every-thursday/ o428-1100-62ffd8ddef1f7 Scarborough Parkinsons Uncategorised Support and friendship for those with Parkinsons, their family and carers.

They meet every Thursday at Scarborough Methodist Church and your are also welcome to their regular get together with Parky In The Pub. 

Emma explains more: 

Parkinsons Website

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/62620 Girls and Young Women are Welcome to Join Girls from 4 to 105 can join! Fri, 19 Aug 2022 18:14:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/girl-guiding-scarborough-and-filey/ o428-1100-62ffd320c4f87 Girl Guiding Uncategorised Girl Guiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK.

They have four sections, as Susan explains:

Girl Guiding Website

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/62619 Donations Urgently Needed Donations urgently needed Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:56:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/scarborough-pdsa/ o428-1100-62ffceb2dbb42 PDSA Scarborough Uncategorised The PDSA charity in Scarborough helps treat local poorly and injured pets.

They can only do this with your help and are currently in desperate need of more stock donations for their Newborough branch. 

Branch Manager Julie explains more: 

PDSA Website

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/62617 Scarborough's Waste Food is Being Put to Good Use A group are helping to reduce food waste in Scarborough by providing a Community Fridge initiative every Saturday at the Scarborough Methodist Church (opposite the railway station). Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:41:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/scarboroughs-waste-food-is-being-put-to-good-use/ 770-1-5ffc1683ee5d5 Scarborough Community Fridge Uncategorised A new group are helping to reduce food waste in Scarborough by providing a Community Fridge initiative at the Scarborough Methodist Church every Saturday. 

Yvonne explains more: 

 

Scarborough Fridge Facebook Page

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/58610 Advance your Skills on the Roads of the Yorkshire Coast with IAM RoadSmart Advance your skills on the roads of the Yorkshire coast. Mon, 02 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/iam-roadsmart/ o428-1100-627169bdd096b IAM RoadSmart Uncategorised Colin Godfrey from the Scarborough and District group of the IAM RoadSmart charity explains how their qualified team could help advance your skills on the roads of the Yorkshire coast....

IAM RoadSmart Scarborough Website

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/61049 Dial A Ride Community Transport Service Dial A Ride provide transport to shops, supermarkets, health care appointments, etc. Mon, 11 Jan 2021 09:43:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/dial-a-ride-community-transport-service/ 770-1-5ffc1daa98a70 Scarborough Dial a Ride Uncategorised Dial A Ride provide transport to shops, supermarkets, health care appointments, etc. Call 01723 354434 for further details, to register or to book a trip.

Dial A Ride Website

]]> https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/_app_pages/stations/3810/blogs/posts/58612 Support for Families with Youngsters who have SEN, Disabilities and Impairments Yorkshire Coast Families is a small, independent parent led charity that supports families with children and young people who have Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and impairments within the geographical borders of Scarborough Borough Council, including Scarborough, Whitby and Filey and the villages in between. Sat, 10 Oct 2020 15:49:00 +0000 https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/blogs/coast-appeal/post/yorkshire-coast-familes/ 770-1-5f81d7f875bcd Yorkshire Coast Familes Uncategorised Our current main activities are running family events which allow our families to access fun activities as a group. These have included trips to East Barnby Outdoor Center, Energi Trampoline Park in York, Beach Chalet Days, Sewerby Hall at Bridlington and picnics at Dalby Forest. These trips allow our members to meet and support other families, share the stress of a day out with children and access activities they may otherwise avoid due to the potential for disaster that days out may have on families with children with SEND.

Yorkshire Coast Families Website

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