Black and white illustration of four three women sorting chocolates and a man in a flat cap with a spanner in the foreground on the right.

Current Projects

In the twenty-first century the legacies of the Rowntree family, company and philanthropic trusts continue to have impacts in the City of York and across the globe.

This page is in development. On this section of our website, you will be able to read about some of our current projects and partnerships exploring this significant heritage.

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We are a small charity and rely on the generosity of our friends and supporters to run projects. Please join us in expanding this work by making a financial donation. It is easy to pay online (with or without Gift Aid) by clicking the link below, or you can get in touch with us about other ways of giving via info@rowntreesociety.org.uk

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