The Children's Society is a Voluntary Society of the Church of England dedicated to the welfare and care of children who find themselves in unfortunate circumstances through no fault of their own. It was formerly know as 'The Church of England Children's Society' and previously 'Waifs and Strays'.

For full information about the Society and its activities nationwide go to www.the-childrens-society.org.uk

The Children's Society has an active fund-raising Committee in Great Ayton which organises and runs several activities throughout the year to raise funds for the Society. These activities are usually arranged on an annual basis each year details of which will appear here in due course.

Local Committee

Chair                        Mrs Marina Charlton

Secretary                 Mrs Jo Dean

Treasurer                Mrs Jane Simmons

Other members     Mesdames Jancie Brown, Helen Dickinson, Jean Mitchell, Beryl Scurr, Gill Steele, Pauline Titchmarsh, Rosemary Wheway.