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Historic charity whose UK story began in Yorkshire in 1880 takes on new name
A social care charity whose British story began in Yorkshire more than 140 years ago is entering a new chapter as The Do Good Charity. One of the UK’s longest-established social care charities, Saint John of God Hospitaller Services (SJOG) originated in North Yorkshire in 1880. Its roots go back even further – more than 450 years - when Saint John of God dedicated his life to caring for the poor and sick. The religious order that grew from his work became known in Italy as the Fatebenefratel
Sep 16, 2026
