Testimonials

CPP Group Plc 

CPP Group provides card, mobile phone and identity protection policies for over 10 million customers around the world. With a large base in York employing around 900  people, they are keen to be involved in the local community. The CPP charity committee, consisting of staff representatives from CPP, works closely with the Foundation to award grants to projects and community groups in the local area. 

"Throughout the time we have worked with the Community Foundation we have found them to be very professional and the value they bring to our charitable funding has been outstanding. They have thoroughly researched every application and given their expert opinion to help us make decisions on how best spend our money"
Joanne Atkinson, CPP Internal Communications Manager

Community Champions

Community Champions is a government backed initiative aimed at encouraging individuals develop new projects that will help improve their communities. Over the last 6 years more than 120 individuals and their communities have benefited from this fund.

"I am very grateful for the support that you and your colleagues at York and North Yorkshire Community Foundation have given in delivering the Community Champions Fund over the past 6 years. You have continuously provided a professional service and have been accommodating and co-operative even when I have made requests beyond the margins of our contract. I have always valued your constructive and helpful observations and the influence that your organisation has had on the fund and its administration"
Clare Duffy, Government Office for Yorkshire & the Humber