Services

EDCCA Services

Community Car Scheme
Our car scheme helps people who have difficulty using public transport or need to travel when no other transport is available. Volunteers use their own cars and are reimbursed a mileage allowance. Passengers pay a set rate agreed before each journey. Priority is given to medical appointments.

Minibus Trips
EDCCA organises weekly outings to various destinations, including Northallerton Market and the coast. Visit the Minibus Trips page for full details.

Befriending Scheme
Our dedicated volunteers support individuals living independently by providing companionship. This may include shopping, trips out, or simply enjoying a coffee and a chat. We also offer a telephone befriending service.

Meals on Wheels
Our service delivers freshly cooked, nutritious, hot two-course meals, five days a week, across several local areas. Friendly volunteers bring meals directly to your door. For more information, contact Helen Beck on 07541 356046 or helen.beck@edcca.org.uk.

Social Clubs & Activities

  • Knit and Natter: Meets the first Monday of every month (except Bank Holidays), 1:30–3:30pm at Springhill Court.

  • Crossword Club: Meets every Monday, 10:30–12:30 at the Police House, Easingwold. A small, friendly group welcoming new members.

Carers Respite Sitting Service
Volunteers visit carers at home, giving them a chance to take a well-earned break—whether visiting friends, shopping, or going to the gym. Visits usually last a couple of hours and can be weekly or fortnightly.

Shopping & Prescription Collection
Volunteers can shop for you or collect and deliver prescriptions.

Hub Club (Dementia Day Service)
Runs Tuesdays and Fridays at the Football Club on Stillington Road, Easingwold. Provides social activities and support for people living with dementia.

EDCCA Charity Boutique
Located at 71 Long Street, Easingwold, the boutique sells good-quality donated ladies’ and men’s clothing, accessories, books, puzzles, and bric-a-brac.

Volunteer Support & Training
Volunteers are reimbursed for expenses and receive ongoing support, including:

Other Services

Information & Signposting
EDCCA provides advice on local services, health, welfare, and referrals to specialist agencies where needed.

Wheelchair Hire
Short-term wheelchair hire is available at a nominal fee.

Volunteering Opportunities
EDCCA always needs volunteers. You choose how much time you can give. All volunteers receive training, support, and are insured while working for EDCCA. Full DBS checks and two references are required.

Contact EDCCA
Easingwold District Community Care Association
Police House, Church Hill, Easingwold, York, YO61 3JX
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30am–12:30pm
Tel: 01347 822875 | Email: info@edcca.org.uk

Car Scheme:
Tel: 01347 822598 (answerphone available)
Office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30am–12:30pm

Donations and legacies are very welcome and can be gift-aided.

EDCCA Foodshare

In partnership with local Co-ops, we collect surplus food most evenings and run free food stalls at the Galtres Centre:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings

  • Tuesday, Thursday afternoons

Since August 2022, we have distributed 17,715kg of food to 9,001 people, helping to reduce waste and support our community. Volunteers are essential to this project.

Volunteer Testimonials:

“Being able to save food from being thrown away and share it with others is incredibly rewarding.”
“I enjoy meeting people at the stalls and the flexibility of volunteering.”

If you’d like to volunteer or learn more, please contact EDCCA.

Easingwold Foodbank

EDCCA runs the Easingwold Food Bank, ensuring that no-one in our community goes hungry. All requests are treated with complete confidentiality.

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