Rainbow Centre

The Rainbow Centre's annual Christmas Appeal is officially underway

Rainbow Centre aims to raise £10,000 to support families this Christmas

Artist Paul has created stunning pencil and ink drawings of the local area.

Scarborough artist creates calendar for Rainbow Centre's 30th anniversary

Students from Wheatcroft Primary School raised donations to support the Rainbow Centre in Scarborough.

School's Harvest Festival helps Scarborough homelessness charity

The Open Day will give visitors the chance to meet the VIY team, hear from learners about their experiences on the project, meet trade mentors and industry professionals, and find out more about the wider project and its partners.

Rainbow Centre invites people to see-first hand difference made by young people

Brooke Fredrick-Chung, Branch Manager, Alison Hume MP, and Tom Wright, Area Manager (left to right).

Alison Hume MP visits refurbished Nationwide branch in Scarborough

Rainbow Centre collection points to help those in need.

Scarborough's Rainbow Centre launches 2026 Harvest Festival Appeal

The Crescent Lounge will host a fundraising Daytime Disco to raise money for the Rainbow Centre on Saturday, August 29.

Scarborough’s Rainbow Centre to host Grown-Ups Daytime Disco

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Mulgrave Castle Open Gardens raise £2,000 for Scarborough’s Rainbow Centre

Creativity and community collaboration is at the heart of the summer exhibition at the Old Parcels Office (credit: Richard Ponter)

Community and collaboration at heart of new exhibition at Old Parcels Office

Wonders of the Wild is the new exhibition at the Old Parcels Office

Six artists and community groups to create exhibition at Scarborough gallery

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Here's 13 stunning photos of the glamorous Rainbow Ball at Scarborough Spa
Here is a selection of beautiful photos taken at the annual Rainbow Ball, held at the iconic Scarborough Spa.
Claudia Bowes

Scarborough drummer Nancy Tilley with her proud parents.

Scarborough's BGT semi-finalist Nancy Tilley to attend The Rainbow Ball

The Rainbow Team has trained hard for the walk

Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge for Scarborough's Rainbow Centre team

The Huge Party Band will entertain guests at The Rainbow Charity Ball

Huge Party Band announced for Rainbow Charity Ball 2026 in Scarborough

Guests at The Rainbow Ball in 2025

Rainbow Centre announces return of spectacular charity ball

Mainprize Offshore Ltd is the first member of the Rainbow 100 Club

Scarborough’s Rainbow Centre launches 100 Club to ensure financial stability

The Rainbow Centre is delighted to be able to help families in need this Christmas

Scarborough's Rainbow Centre 'delighted' to hit £10,000 Christmas Appeal target

The team are working hard to transform the space

‘Secret Room’ at Scarborough’s Rainbow Centre will transform ‘Home’ space

Casper Hunter gets ready for his charity cycle ride with Dad Jack. Photo: Richard Ponter

Newby youngster, 10, cycles 50 miles to help homeless and asylum seekers

Cheryl Govan spent three months getting to know people at the Rainbow Centre

“The care, love and respect apparent in this amazing charity is inspiring"

A cheque for £2,500 is handed to The Rainbow Centre by representatives of Run For All.

McCain Yorkshire Coast Festival runners raise £2,500 for The Rainbow Centre

The McCain Yorkshire Coast Festival, organised by Run For All, has raised £2,500 for The Rainbow Centre

McCain Yorkshire Coast Festival raises £2,500 for The Rainbow Centre

Carol & Christine sorting out the first lot of toys received from the Dunelm collection box

Scarborough's Rainbow Centre launches Christmas appeal

The Rainbow Centre is hoping to raise £10,000 to support local families

Scarborough's Rainbow Centre launches Christmas appeal to support families

It is hoped that donations from Rainbow 100 Club members will give a guaranteed monthly income to the centre.

Join the Rainbow Centre's 100 Club and make a difference to the community

The Rainbow Centre in Scarborough has launched a new scheme called the 'Rainbow 100 Club'.

Scarborough's Rainbow Centre launches exclusive 'Rainbow 100 Club'

The event, which was previously planned in summer, will now take place on October 10.

Rainbow Centre announces new date for Big Sleep Out

Jo Laking, CEO of the Rainbow Centre, with members of Breast Mates

Scarborough cancer survivors raise funds at 2025 Breast Mates Fashion Show
Scarborough-based support group Breast Mates has hosted its third annual fashion show, raising £744 to support individuals affected by cancer while also collecting vital donations for the Rainbow Centre food bank.
Louise French

The Rainbow Centre is encouraging people to join them for The Big Sleep Out

Rainbow Centre to hold first 'Big Sleep Out' in Scarborough

Two Summer Exhibitions at the Old Parcels Office Artspace dive into the wonders of the deep

Two new summer exhibitions at Scarborough's Old Parcels Office Artspace

James Howard (right) with Paddy Billington from This Is The Coast who will compere the evening

Scarborough's Rainbow Centre launches auction ahead of inaugural charity ball

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IN PICTURES: Photos from VE Day event at Moorland Railway near Scarborough

CEO of the Rainbow Centre Jo Laking

The Rainbow Centre launches ‘Rainbow Raffle’ ahead of inaugural charity ball

Optometrists from Specsavers’ Bradford and York home visits team visited 16 homelessness support centres throughout York, Scarborough, Huddersfield, Bradford, Wakefield, Bridlington, and Leeds.

Over 200 pairs of glasses provided to those experiencing homelessness across Yor...

HUGE will be entertaining guests at the 2025 Rainbow Centre ball.

Scarborough's Rainbow Centre announces HUGE as band for first charity ball

Steve Evans (Mainprize Offshore's General Manager) with Jo Laking (CEO The Rainbow Centre), Sharon Mainprize (Director) and Justin Coates (Office Manager).

Scarborough business announced as sponsors of first Rainbow Centre charity ball

Trish Kinsella

Scarborough woman nominated for community award

The Rainbow Centre promoting their charity ball.

Scarborough's Rainbow Centre to host very first charity ball

The Rainbow Centre has launched its Christmas Appeal to raise £10,000

Scarborough's Rainbow Centre launches Christmas appeal

Scarborough continues to face highest levels of demand for cost of living support. Image courtesy Anttoni Numminen

Scarborough faces highest levels of demand for cost of living support

Enjoy tea and home-made cake at the Moorland Railway and Gardens, Staintondale.

Moorland Railway at Staintondale to host charity day for Rainbow Centre

The Rainbow Centre

Chime with summer vibe – dance to help Rainbow Centre

The Scarborough Concert Band is hosting a musical evening for the Rainbow Centre at Parish House on May 8. Photos: Scarborough Concert Band/ Google Maps

Scarborough Concert Band to host fundraiser concert for Rainbow Centre

The walk will take place on Easter Monday

Whitby man's Easter walk challenge to raise funds for the Rainbow Centre

Jo Laking CEO of The Rainbow Centre with Mike Lynskey, Operations Manager

Candlelight Ball to raise money for Scarborough's Rainbow Centre
A Scarborough based charity is hosting its very first charity ball.
Louise French

Ali Lockwood, left, and Neil Thompson, right, have raised over £4,800 for charities.

South Cliff golf captains club together to raise over £4,800 for charities

Alison Hume joined members of the Scarborough and Whitby Labour Women’s Branch to hand over the latest donation of essential toiletries to the Rainbow Centre in Scarborough.

Scarborough's The Rainbow Centre gets Christmas donation of essential toiletries

Scarborough’s Big Maya's Jerk restaurant has partnered with The Rainbow Centre for a meaningful cause for Christmas.

Big Maya's Jerk launches Christmas initiative with The Rainbow Centre

The Rainbow Centre is aiming to raise £10,000 for those in need this Christmas

Scarborough's Rainbow Centre launches Christmas appeal to raise £10,000

The Rainbow Centre open day will take place this weekend

Scarborough's Rainbow Centre celebrates 26 years of helping the vulnerable

Moorland Railway at Staintondale.

Moorland Railway announces rearranged event for Scarborough's Rainbow Centre

Charities have received almost £82,000 over the last year from North Yorkshire’s crematoriums as part of a metal recycling scheme.

Crematoriums donate £82,000 in metal recycling scheme across North Yorkshire

RSPCA inspector Laura Barber delivering to the Rainbow Centre in Scarborough.

RSPCA launch pet food bank in Scarborough to help struggling owners

Severfield select Ryedale Special Families and The Rainbow Centre as chosen charities. Pictured are the Fundraising Co Ordinater of Ryedale Special Families, Severfield staff Brian Langstaff, Ethan Nichols, Michael Landray, and Chief Executive of The Rainbow Centre Jo Laking.

Scarborough factory chooses two charities to support in next year

Scarborough Concert Band will be playing at the concert on April 19

Scarborough Concert Band to perform at Rainbow Centre fundraiser

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