Grant-Making Trusts in York: Trusts which will support individuals
Compiled by York CVS, last updated April 2013
Trust:Ann Smith Charity for Acomb
Contact:Mr S BStead
155 Beckfield Lane
Acomb
YorkYO26 5PJ
Aims:People in financial need. Residents of the ecclesiastical parish of St Stephen’s Acomb.
Typical grant:Under £100
Annual income:Under £100
How to apply:Through third party, ie: an organisation
Trust:Charity of Jane Wright
Contact:Mrs Diane Grayson
Clerk to The Charity of Jane Wright
18, St Saviourgate
York
YO1 8NS
Tel:01904 655555
Fax:01904 611162
Email:
Aims:1) Advancement in life of poor persons born and resident in the City of York
2) Relief of persons resident in the City of York who are in need, hardship or distress.
Typical grant:Up to £200
Deadlines:None
How to apply:Contact the Clerk as stated above who will provide an application form. Applications should be made via an organisation
Trust:Charles Brotherton Trust
Contact:PO Box 374
Harrogate HG1 4YW
Website:
Area of benefit:City of York and District – see website
Aims:The Charity is principally directed to encourage young people to improve their own lives by taking advantage of educational opportunities and organised recreational activities. It does not provide grants directly to individuals but some small student bursaries are available for students attending the Universities of Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool and York by direct application to the University Student Support Centres at those Universities. Priority is given to those studying science subjects..
Typical grant:£100 - £500
How to apply:In writing by December 31 - for the following year.
Trust:The Charles Ruddock Trust
Contact:c/o Mr C Dennis
Dennis Distribution LLP
Derwent Road
York Road Business Park
MaltonYO17 6YB
Tel: 01653 600 185 Fax: 01653 698 180
Email:
Beneficial area: York, North Yorkshire and the East Riding
Aims:The objects of the Charity are to support people with learning disabilitiesthrough giving grants to individuals and the organisations that support them.
Deadlines:Trustees meet 4 times each year to consider applications.
How to apply:Apply in writing, explaining how much money is needed, what it will be spent on, and what benefits you anticipate from the funded work.
Trust:The Company of Merchant Taylors in the City of York
Contact: Richard Taylor, Clerk
Company of Merchant Taylors,
c/o 34 Armstrong Way,
York
YO30 5NG
Tel:07411 173815
Email:
Area of benefit:City of York
Aims:To provide funds for young people in the City of York, to enable them to pursue their ambitions and aspirations in the fields of Art, Music and Craft. Grants will be awarded to individuals or organisations to assist in improving skills or advancing careers by making available additional training or experience, to those applicants who would not normally be able to do so, by lack of funds.
Grants to individuals must be made via an organisation.
Typical grant:Up to £1,000
How to apply:By application form to the Clerk. For further details and an application form visit our website at:
Trust:The Haughton Gardiner Trust Fund
Contact:Helen Garnham
Clerk to the Trustees
Mill House
North Street
York YO1 6JQ
Tel: 01904 554242
Fax:01904 554249
Email:
Aims:To benefit young people under 25 who are resident in the City of York who, in the opinion of the Trustees, are in need of financial assistance. This can be for books, musical instruments, sports equipment or any other educational equipment not provided by the Local Authority or for other educational purposes as the Trustees feel appropriate. Grants may also be made to Educational Establishments within the City of York boundary.
Typical grant:Approx £50 to £300
Exclusions:Trustees tend to refuse university fees, travel etc. and also school trips.
How to apply:Using an application form or by letter or email to the clerk. More information can be found on the website at:
Deadlines:Trustees normally meet in May/June each year so applicants need to apply January to April (Spring Term)
Trust:The Heworth Moor House Trust
Contact:The Secretary,
Ms Amy-Juliet Reeves Rowley,
63 Dodsworth Avenue
Heworth
York
YO31 8TZ
Tel: 01904 425634
Mobile: 07912943983
Email:
Website:
Area of benefit:The Diocese of York (see website for map)
Aims:The Heworth Moor House Trust aims to help persons who live within the Diocese of York, who are in need, hardship and distress as a result of pregnancy and their children. This means that the Trust offers grants up to £250 to help eligible individuals to buy clothing, bedding, buggies, washing machines, tumble dryers, essentials for a baby or household items. Grants may be considered to assist other organisations with similar aims.
Exclusions:The Trust cannot help with debts or give loans.
Typical grant:Small grants from £25 to £250. Larger grants may be available in exceptional cases.
How to apply:To qualify you must live within the Diocese of York and be the carer of a baby or young child. Download an application form or write to the secretary at the address above for a form. The application should be completed and submitted by a professional worker such as a Social Worker, Health Visitor, GP, Community Nurse or Priest. In addition a supporting letter should be provided by the sponsor giving any relevant background information that would be helpful to the trustees in reaching a decision. Quotes and/or estimates are required for all applications.
Trust:Jessie's Fund
Contact:LesleySchatzberger
15 Priory Street
YorkYO1 6ET
Tel: 01904 658189Fax: 01904 658189
Email:
Aims:Jessie's Fund helps children with complex needs through the therapeutic use of music.
Typical grant:Organisations - up to £5,000; individuals – up to £600
Deadlines:No deadline for individuals.
How to apply:Application form on website or request from the office.
Trust:The Lillian & Kenneth Harrison Trust
Contact:Isabella Salpagarova IAC
HSBC Trust Company (UK) Limited
Trust Services
Norwich House
Nelson Gate
Commercial Road
Southampton SO15 1GX
Tel:02380 722279
Area of benefit:York area within 20 mile radius of York Minster
Aims:The provisions of holidays, outings, Christmas parties, etc for physically and mentally disabled children living in the York area.
Typical grant:£100 -£1,000
How to apply :In writing
Trust:The Micklegate, York, Charitable Trust
Contact:Mr J D F Whitehouse
60 The Gallops
Foxwood Lane
York YO24 3NF
Tel:01904 798 478
Email:
Aims:Relief of persons resident in the parish of Holy Trinity, Micklegate, York who are in need, hardship or distress. Exceptionally, the Trustees may assist residents outside, or temporarily resident in the area of benefit.
Typical grant:Up to £100 per individual. Larger grants to organisations
Annual income:circa £1,500
Deadlines:Trustees meet quarterly
How to apply :Write or email the above-named for an application form
TrustMicklegate Strays Charity
ContactThe Clerk
c/o Bedern Hall
Bedern
York YO1 7AL
Email:
Aims:To assist Freemen of the City of York and their families, living to the west of the River Ouse who have limited means. The charity is particularly keen to help with the education ofyoung people (eg through grants for clothing and equipment).Beneficiaries of the Trust must have a family connection with a Freeman of the City of York and live in the Micklegate area to the west of the River Ouse.
Typical grant:Up to £50
How to apply:In writing to the Clerk
Trust:Minster Lions
Contact:Marilyn Bennett (Secretary)
18 Deveron Way
York YO24 2XH
Area of benefit: York
Aims:General help with social issues and health particularly with children and older people
Exclusions:None
How to apply:In writing to the secretary
Trust:The Norman Collinson Charitable Trust
Contact:Dianne Hepworth
Clerk to the Trustees
30 Main Street
Wetwang
Driffield
East Yorkshire YO25 9XJ
Tel:01377 236262
Fax:01377 236175
Website:
Area of benefit:York and 20 mile radius of York
Aims:To benefit the residents of York and the surrounding areas. It principally helps young, elderly, infirm and disabled people and organisations concerned with them. See website for more details.
Exclusions:No grants for the repair or maintenance of buildings, unless such work would be of direct benefit to people meeting the Trust’s criteria.
Deadlines:Trustees usually meet on the second Tuesday of each month
How to apply:In writing to the Clerk using an application form available on the website or from the clerk. Applications not accepted by email. Applications benefitting an individual must be made via an organisation.
See website for more information and guidelines.
Trust : The Purey Cust Trust
Contact :Kathryn Hodges
Secretary to the Trustees
5 Grimston Park Mews
Grimston Park
Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
LS24 9DB
Tel: 01937 834730
Mobile: 07768 458551
Email:
Website:
Area of benefit:Greater York
Aims:To give financial help to people with a disability or medical condition who have specific needs.The Trust may also help people to undertake health-related training and education.
Exclusions:General education
Typical grant:The Trust usually gives a singlegrant between £100 - £1,500 rather than supporting ongoing costs.
How to apply:In writing to the secretary, preferably using an application form which may be downloaded from the website or obtained from the secretary. The secretary is willing to discuss possible applications informally and advise if they fall within the remit of the Trust.
Trust:Rotary Club of York Vikings
Contact:Rotarian Al Edington
19, Bootham Terrace
York
YO30 7DH
Tel:01904 624197
Email:
Aims:Poverty & social issues/elderly/women/health
Typical grant:Variable
Deadlines:None
How to apply:In writing, by phone or email
Trust:St Michael le Belfrey
Contact:The Clerk, C C Goodway
c/o Grays
Duncombe Place
YorkYO1 7DY
Aims:The relief of the poor within the old City of York. Anyone in need, hardship or distress.
Typical grant:£100 - £500
Annual income:£8,564 in 2010
How to apply:In writing to the Clerk who may provide an application form. Applications via an organisation are preferred.
Trust:St Wilfrid’s Eleemosynary Charity
Contact:CC Goodway (Clerk)
Messrs Grays
Duncombe Place
York YO1 7DY
Tel: 01904 634771
Area of benefit:Parish of St Michael-le-Belfrey
Aims:Residents of St Michael-Ie-Belfrey parish in need, hardship or distress.
Typical grant:£200 -£450
Annual income:£763 in 2010.
How to apply:In writing, preferably via an organisation
Trust:York Award Scheme
Chief Executive
York CVS
15 Priory St
YorkYO1 6ET
Tel: 01904 621133 Email:
Aims:Provides bursaries to enable staff and volunteers in voluntary organisations in York to undertake training or other development opportunities. Must enhance the value of their work for York Citizens.
Typical grant:Grants are usually under £500
Deadlines:none
How to apply:Apply for guidance sheetfrom York CVS
Trust:York Children's Trust
Contact:Margaret Brien, Administrator
29 Whinney Lane,
Harrogate,
North Yorkshire,
HG2 9LS
Tel: 01423 565752
Email:
Aims:Grants are awarded to benefit children and young people up to and including the age of 24 who reside within a twenty-mile radius of the City of York. A primary aim is to support children and young people who are in financial need. Applications are considered for:
- social and medical reasons including overseas trips with a charitable purpose.
- young people who have a special talent, e.g. in the sports or musical field, to enable them to train or purchase equipment. A letter from a professional who has knowledge of, and can vouch for, the young person’s talent must support these applications.
- young people’s projects and groups, for example scouts, guides and youth groups.
Area of benefit: 20mile radius of the City of York
Exclusions: There should be no public or statutory funds available to meet the proposed use of funds.
Typical grant:£100- £400
How to apply:Application form obtained from the Administrator. Grants to individuals are generally made via an organisation.
Deadlines: Trustees consider applications in January, April, July and October. The Administrator must receive applications at least 3 weeks before the meeting i.e. in December, March, June and September. There is approximately £18,000 grant funding available to award each quarter.
Trust:York City Charities
Contact:Carole Brown or Rosemary Stubbs
41 Avenue Road
Clifton
York YO30 6AY
Tel:01904 622710
Email:
Aims:The Poors Branch
Gives small grants to people in York who are in need, due to hardship or distress.
Lady Hewleys Fund
Makes small grants to mature citizens (age 21 or over) living in York who need financial support for educational purposes.
The Advancement Branch
Makes small grants to young people (under the age of 21) living in York who need help with their educational needs.
Exclusions:Not for arrears or debts
Typical grant:Up to £150.00
How to apply:Applicants must reside within the City of York boundary. Grants are only given to individuals, however an organisation may apply on behalf of an individual. Applications from individuals must be backed up by an authoritative person with a professional background eg Doctor, Nurse, Teacher, Social Worker, Citizens Advice Bureau, etc. Please state where to send the chequeand to whom it should be made payable. Please give as much information as possible, especially where finances are concerned. All requests are considered on their own merit.
Trust:York Dispensary Charitable Trust
Contact:The Secretary
1 St Saviourgate
York YO1 8ZQ
Area of benefit:City of York
Aims:The trust makes grants exclusively for the benefit of people who are both sick and poor in York.
Deadlines:Trustees meet twice a year, currently in March and October. Small grants to individuals can be made between these meetings.
How to apply:In writing to the Secretary preferably through a third party.
Trust:York Ebor Round Table
Contact:Martyn Stoakes
1 Shotel Close
Shipton Road
York YO30 5FY
Aims:To help needy families, individuals charities within the City of York.
Exclusions:Educational trips and overseas projects
Typical grant:£100 -£500
How to apply:In writing to the contact above.
Trust: York Fund for Women and Girls
Contact:Carole Money (Clerk)
York CVS
15 Priory Street
YorkYO1 6ET
Tel: 01904 621133
Area of benefit:City of York boundary
Aims:Assists young women and girls in York in need, hardship or distress. Assists organisations which work with women and girls.
Exclusions :Individuals over 50 years of age. Education, travel costs, debts (including debt-relief order fees).
Income:In 2009/10 the fund’s income was approximately £1,900.
Typical grant:Up to £250 for organisations.£50 -£100 on behalf of individuals.
Deadlines:The trustees meet 3 times each year.
How to apply:Application form required, available from the Clerk. Individuals must apply via an organisation.
Trust :York Lions Club Charitable Trust Fund
Contact :B Brookes
3 Faber Close
Copmanthorpe
York YO23 3XF
Email:;
Website:
Aims:General charitable works / Social issues / Children / The elderly / Health / International projects
Typical grant:£100 - £250
How to apply:In writing to the above or via the website
Trust:Yorkshire Training Fund for Women
Contact:Mrs P FSlater
5 Bede Court
WakefieldWF1 3RW
Aims:To assist women with training which should lead to the applicant becoming self-supporting. Applicants must be British, have definite links with Yorkshire, be aged over 16 and give 2 references. Please enclose a SAE.
Typical grant:Between £50 - £300
Deadlines:1 May, 1 Nov
How to apply:Application form from the above address
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