We are thrilled to share that following the incredible success of YorKAOS 2026, the money raised from artwork sales and donations has been officially distributed to our five chosen local charities!
St Leonard’s Hospice: Supporting end-of-life care in York
The Snappy Trust: Empowering children and young people with disabilities.
YorMind (by York Mind): Supporting the mental health of York’s youth
The Island: Providing mentoring and space for vulnerable children
Explore York Libraries and Archives: An amazing community asset and our great locations who serve as artwork collection points
The committee—Ada, Seth, Ellie, and Olive—would like to say a huge thank you to every young artist who entered their work and to everyone who bought a piece to support these causes.
The official donation receipts and acknowledgments from each charity are below.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to our sponsors and supporters who made the 2026 exhibition possible, including Elmet Lions, York Rotary, Hiscox, and the team at SPARK.
Thank you for helping us prove that you’re never too young to make a big difference!