We are people helping people

St. George’s Society of New York is a charity dedicated to enriching the quality of life for people in need throughout New York’s five boroughs.

For over 250 years, St. George’s Society of New York has provided care and comfort when it is needed most. We recognize that even the smallest acts of kindness can have a huge impact on people’s lives.

Fueled by a passionate membership community, we create a social outlet that cultivates a sense of belonging and celebrates our uniquely British roots, all while supporting our philanthropic purpose.

OUR WORK

We provide life-changing assistance to people of British and Commonwealth heritage in New York.

Our Community

We are a vibrant network of individuals and organizations united to do good and have fun doing it.

The Latest

News
St. George’s Society of New York Honors Christopher J. Swift & His Excellency Lowell Mortimer at the British Ball
St. George’s Society of New York Honors Christopher J. Swift & His Excellency Lowell Mortimer at the British Ball

SGSNY will be honoring both individuals at their annual British Ball gala at The Pierre Hotel on Tuesday, April 16.

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Welcoming our New Board President, Marc Walby
Welcoming our New Board President, Marc Walby

We want to wish a belated congratulations to our new Board President, Marc Walby. Marc is an accomplished financial services executive with 25+ years of leadership experience on an international basis, and currently serves as an industry advisor to various financial services organizations and industry groups.

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Meet Elroy Campbell
Meet Elroy Campbell

Elroy, a Jamaican senior citizen, who was disabled in an accident while he was driving a taxi in NYC, came to St. George’s when he could no longer afford his rent.

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SGSNY DJ Party Session for Alice
SGSNY DJ Party Session for Alice

Last week, SGSNY hosted its first ever DJ Party with Society member Trish Mann, aka DJ Misbehaviour, and ten-year-old Alice who came to SGSNY through our Weatherstone Families Support Fund.

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Scholarship Reception
Scholarship Reception

St. George’s Society of New York is pleased to share that it recently hosted current SGSNY scholars and alumni at our annual Scholarship Reception.

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Arianna's visit to MSG
Arianna's visit to MSG

The Solieri family recently returned to New York to continue seven-year-old Arianna’s cancer treatment. The current phase of her treatment involves a series of short trips to New York from the UK over several months.

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SGSNY Celebrates Arrival of the York Ledger Stone
SGSNY Celebrates Arrival of the York Ledger Stone

St. George’s Society of New York is pleased to commemorate the arrival of the York ledger stone with a centennial celebration when in 1924, New York presented the city of York with a bronze plaque which is currently housed in the York Guildhall. The ledger was sent to commemorate this historic event.

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The New Year's Honours 2024
The New Year's Honours 2024
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Katie the Intern
Katie the Intern

It was a cold December day, when St George’s Society held their annual Beneficiary Christmas Tea. The SGSNY team, along with approximately twenty of its Beneficiaries met at St Thomas Church to enjoy each other's company, share gifts and celebrate the festivities with carols and poems.

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The Solieri Family
The Solieri Family

SGSNY was fortunate to meet the Solieri family on their first trip to NYC in December 2023 to begin the vaccine trial for seven-year-old Arianna.

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