We need the help of our community to secure the future of our building and maintain it for following generations. We are on the way to reaching our fundraising target and need your help to raise a further £20,000  by December 2026.

Please give generously to help us. Every donation, big or small, brings us closer to our target

Please click on the link below to donate via the online platform Localgiving York House Centre (Stony Stratford) | Localgiving

You may make a one off or monthly donation. If you are a UK Taxpayer, you can add GiftAid to increase the value of your donation. Local Giving does not take any fees off your donation to York House Centre.

Find out more about why we are raising funds for York House Centre (link to copy below)

Why support York House Centre?

York House Centre is at the heart of our community, a welcoming space where people of all ages come together to connect, create, learn and thrive. From families and toddlers to older residents, our Centre supports health and wellbeing, live entertainment, creative arts, learning, friendship and community projects all year round. We are a registered charity and are reliant on the support of the community for all that we do. We receive no regular government or other external funding.

What do we need to do to secure York House Centre for the future

With your help we will be able to:

Secure and strengthen the building for the future.

• Create a new first-floor community room for hire.
• Create a dedicated disabled parking area.

Read more detail about our plans

What are the plans for York House Centre

York House Centre has a rear extension that was originally a stable block when the house was built in 1850. However, due to the rear extension being made of lower quality materials to the main house, ground movement and inadequate foundations, specialist surveys have confirmed that it is unsafe. The extension is beyond economic repair, and also unstable and so unless taken down it will collapse and cause extensive damage to the rear quarter of the main building, disabled toilets, and boiler room.

Our plan is to take down carefully the majority of failed rear extension and make safe the surrounding areas, thus removing the threat of further damage to the main building. We will also

Create a dedicated disabled parking area with access into the building.

Build a new first-floor community room for hire.

Salvage and reuse bricks, windows and finishings where feasible to maintain the existing architectural vernacular.

If you would like more information about the project or to discuss a donation please email: katherine.bull@york-house.org.uk

Registered Charity No. 1122220