The Yorkshire Society - Not for profit, for Yorkshire. The Yorkshire Society is a not-for-profit organisation that celebrates and promotes Yorkshire; its economy, history, heritage, beauty and unique culture. It is now the established champion of ‘God’s own country’ locally, nationally and internationally with affiliated organisations around the world. Non-political and charitable by nature, the society brings the people of Yorkshire and those with an interest in it together, and raises funds to help and support initiatives, individuals, communities and businesses throughout the county. Under the presidency of Lord St Oswald and with an executive board supported by an advisory council, The Yorkshire Society is now a Private Limited Company, limited by guarantee and registered at Companies House No. 11108399.