Community Organisations

The huge range of community groups, clubs and societies operating in Nidderdale AONB provide an important social function in the area, bringing people together to have fun, learn and share experiences. 
 
More serious issues are dealt with by the Parish Councils and Community Partnerships who represent the interests of the people who live in the AONB.
 
Parish Councils
There are 27 Parish Councils in the AONB that represent the needs of the local communities
 
Azerley & Winksley
(partially in the AONB)		 Grewelthorpe North Stainley-w-Sleningford
(partially in the AONB)
Bewerley Hartwith-cum-Winsley Pateley Bridge Town Council
Birstwith Haverah Park & Beckwithshaw(partially in the AONB) Ripon City Council
(partially in the AONB)
Bishop Thornton & Warsill
(partially in the AONB)		 Kirkby Malzeard, Laverton & Dallowgill Thornthwaite-w-Padside
Dacre Lindley & Lower Washburn Thruscross
East Witton
(partially in the AONB)		 Markington-w-Wallerthwaite(partially in the AONB) Upper Nidderdale
Fearby, Healey & District Masham Washburn
Felliscliffe Menwith-w-Darley
West Tanfield
(partially in the AONB)
Fountains Abbey Mid-Wharfedale
 
Grantley, Sawley, Eavstone & Skelding Newall-with-Clifton  
 
Open a digital Ordnance Survey (OS) map showing parish boundaries.

Photo: Community group meeting

 

Photo: Produce at a typical local show
Local Organisations
Find out more about some of the societies and groups operating in the AONB.
Churches
Information about churches in and on the edge of the AONB
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Nidderdale Plus
This local community partnership, formed in 2001, covers an area between the Washburn Valley and Masham.  It is effectively an organisation made up of local people who are committed to working for the future prosperity of the area, and who give their time voluntarily.  Their vision is to create a community which through the strength of its economy, environment and social fabric, offers opportunity for all whilst respecting and drawing upon the area's heritage and nationally important landscape.
01423 714953
Masham Community Office
 The Communtiy Office offers a range of services from Tourist Information to Community Information and services covering local activities, transport, job vacancies in the area and community education opportunities.  There are 2 small meeting rooms for hire and office equipment such as photocopier, fax and laminator as well as computer and internet access.  The Community Office also provides a link to services such as Business Link, Age Concern, Social Services, Pensions Service and the Community Constable holds 'drop in' sessions. 
www.visitmasham.com/mco.php
01765 680200
Harrogate and Area Council for Voluntary Services
A registered charity which provides support, advice and information to local voluntary organisations and community groups
  
01423 504074  
York and North Yorkshire Community
Foundation
An organisation providing grants for voluntary organisations, community groups and charities working in York and North Yorkshire.
  
01759 377400  
Rural Action Yorkshire
Community organisation providing advice, support and grants to organisations in yorkshire
www.ruralclick.com/dbs/yorksrcc
01904 645271        
Nidderdale Arts Partnership
A partnership aimed at providing a local consultative forum for arts development work, to give a community influence to the direction of the work and to provide a network of interested organisations and individuals.