CharityDean's is proud of its roots in the community and we think its important to show our appreciation by supporting local charities. Every year our staff nominate a Charity of the Year and since 2002 to 2011 we have raised over £127,000 for a range of good causes - including MIND, St. Leonard's Hospice, St. Catherine's Hospice, SNAPPY, Age Concern, RNLI North East, The Stroke Association, Breast Cancer Care, The British Heart Foundation, Martin House Hospice, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, McMillan Nurses and equipment for York District Hospital.
Staff and Customers have taken part in dozens of activities from in store events, sponsored runs, Treasure Hunts and "It's a Knockout" events!
Charity of the Year 2012For 2012 we have chosen The Alzheimer's Society which is the UK's leading care and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them.
Donations from our customers via our wishing wells and collection boxes etc. will solely go to the relevant area, along with any money raised at staff organised events at York and Scarborough. York's total to date- £202.70
Scarborough's total to 31st January- £97.38
Charity Events 2011
In 2011 we chose MIND York & District and Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale District, a leading mental health charity. The customers and staff have raised the magnificent amount of £16,443.70 which inludes a £3,000.00 donation from the Partners of Dean's Garden Centre, through various fundraising events throughout the year including a charity bike night, walking treasure hunt and a brass band concert.
 Some of the staff at Dean's Garden Centre - York, presenting the cheque to Ian Savage & David Smith of MIND York & District
 Members of staff from Scarborough presenting their contribution to Julie Nichol from the Scarborough & Ryedale branch of MIND | 
