Two Ridings Community Foundation

Description

Grants are available for local charities, grassroots groups and other not-for-profit groups to address a wide range of issues that will benefit communities in North and East Yorkshire.

Current Status: Open for Applications

Maximum value: Discretionary

Objectives of Fund

The funding is intended for to ensure that small local charities and voluntary groups can continue and grow, providing essential care, support and opportunity for the most vulnerable in local communities in North and East Yorkshire.

Value Notes

The level of funding varies, depending on the grant scheme.

Who Can Apply

Grassroots charities and community groups can apply.

Groups do not have to be registered with the Charity Commission to be eligible but must fit the following criteria:

• Work primarily for the benefit of people in North and East Yorkshire.
• Be “not for profit” (additional requirements apply for Community Interest Companies).
• Have a governing document (also known as a constitution, rules, memorandum, or articles of association) outlining charitable objectives and with a charitable dissolution clause.
• Have a bank account in the group/organisation’s name with at least two signatories, who are not related to one another.
• Be locally led and run (including locally constituted and managed branches of national charities).
• Have at least three unrelated trustees, directors or management committee members.

As a general rule the Foundation only considers applications from small organisations with a total annual income of under £500,000 per annum (this includes all income regardless of the source or purpose).

Where it is possible within the rules of a particular grant scheme the Foundation may choose to consider applications from larger organisations. Applicants with an income of over £500,000 intending to make an application must contact the Foundation first.

For further details of restrictions and how to apply for this fund please visit https://www.tworidingscf.org.uk/