Ways To Give
Giving can be fun!
To find out more about how you can help please see some of the ideas below.
♠ Grassroots Endowment Fund - York & North Yorkshire Community Foundation is delighted to be part of the government's new Grassroots programme. The scheme will operate with two strands. There will be a small grants programme that will enable community organisations to apply for grants of up to £5000. The second is an endowment challenge that will encourage local donors by providing government match funding for every £1 donated. This will build an endowment fund for the region that will benefit community groups into the future.
The money is part of £130 million nationwide drive by the Government's Office of the Third Sector to support thousands of voluntary and community groups throughout England.
Stephen Beyer, Director of York & North Yorkshire Community Foundation, said " This is great news for the region. Strong communities start at the grassroots. This new scheme will enable us to continue supporting grassroots projects into the future. We are also urging individuals and businesses who want to put something back into the local community to consider using this scheme. The match funding, together with tax relief, enables big returns on donations so there has never been a better and more cost effective way to give"
For further information about making a donation please contact Stephen Beyer on 01759 377400
♠ Catalyst Fund - If you have a strong commitment to North Yorkshire and would like to play a part in the grant making process, you could join the Catalyst fund. Shareholders contribute to a long term fund that will support community projects in the region. Each year shareholders decide on the themes and priorities of the fund for the coming year. During the year they receive updates on projects funded and are given the opportunity to visit projects.
♠ Named Fund - We can help you set up your own named fund, where you can choose an area of need that you would like to support or direct funds to a particular local area. You can choose the level of involvement that suits you.
♠ Make a Donation - If you would like to make a donation please click here
♠ Leave a Legacy - If you're thinking about leaving a lasting gift to benefit the community we can help you.
♠ Donate Your Time - If you've got some spare time and would like to help please contact us.
♠ Testimonials - To hear what some of our existing donors have to say click here
♠ High Sheriff's Fund - The High Sheriff for North Yorkshire is asking young people to get involved raising money for his Young People's Fund.