York Committee

Who can apply?

• Please read our guidelines for applicants (PDF, 11KB)

The York Committee makes modest grants in response to applications from charities and other voluntary and not-for-profit organisations. When considering applications for grants, it gives priority to applications which fit with our main areas of interest:

• people experiencing poverty and disadvantage;
• the homes and communities in which they live;
• the services and support that foster their well-being and citizenship.

Any size of group is considered and Trustees prefer to support specific needs rather than contribute to general expenses or on-going salaries.

Grants are given to charities and other not-for-profit organisations in the area covered by the City of York Council.

Grants are not normally given to: 

• Animal welfare groups 
• Archaeological work
• Individuals 
• Routine maintenance or construction of buildings* 
• Medical research 
• Overseas visits or overseas holidays 
• Substitute for public funding that has been withdrawn

* Howevever, applications will be considered for improvements to buildings which will make them fit for purpose.

Support is not usually given to the same organisation in successive years.