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 Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation

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Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation UPDATED

Fund ID:	S37305	
Status:	Open for Applications	
Last updated:	10/07/2023	
Grants to support registered charities and good causes in local communities across the UK to alleviate poverty, improve health and save lives.
Fund Information
Funding body:	Yorkshire Building Society	
Maximum value:	£ 2,000 	
Application deadline:	30/09/2023 	
Background
The Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation was established in 1998 as a registered charity independent of the YBS Group. It is run by five trustees, two of which are colleagues and three who are independent. Since it made its first donation in 1999, the Charitable Foundation has made a difference to local communities across the UK by donating over £7 million to charities and good causes.  
The Charitable Foundation is largely funded by the Society’s members and colleagues through the Society’s Small Change Big Difference scheme. 
The Charitable Foundation makes donations to registered charities, recommended by members and colleagues, who support beneficiaries such as children, those seriously ill, the elderly, homeless and disabled people in the UK.
Objectives of Fund
The Charitable Foundation makes donations to registered charities, recommended by members and colleagues, who support beneficiaries such as children, those seriously ill, the elderly, homeless and disabled people in the UK.
Value Notes
The grants offered range between £250 up to £2,000.
Match Funding Restrictions
Applicants should state what sources of funding have been secured.
Who Can Apply
The Foundation makes grants to registered charities or good causes operating in the UK. 
The Foundation only accepts recommendations of UK registered charities from members and colleagues, rather than directly from the charities. 
The following eligibility criteria apply: 
•	Organisations must be registered with the Charity Commission, the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland or the Scottish Charity Regulator.
•	Funding will either help alleviate poverty, improve health or save lives.
•	Applicnts must be nominated by a Yorkshire Building Society member or colleague.
•	Beneficiaries must be resident in the UK.
•	Annual returns must be submitted to the Charity Commission, the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland or the Scottish Charity Regulator
Location
United Kingdom
Restrictions
Funding is not available for the following: 
•	Charities supporting a specific sector of society, based on ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or political beliefs.
•	Charities supporting animals.
•	Funds towards ongoing running costs (including office equipment).
•	Contributions to capital fundraising appeals.
•	Funding research projects.
•	Donations to an individual beneficiary.
•	Sponsorship requests.
•	Beneficiaries not in the UK.
•	Organisations must have not received a YBS Charitable Foundation donation in the last two years.
•	Community Interest Companies, community or voluntary organisations that are not registered charities.
Eligible Expenditure
The Foundations can support applications to fund a specific project or items that will have a positive impact to the beneficiaries eg sensory toys for children with special needs, social activities for the vulnerable/isolated elderly or training of charity employees to deliver programmes. 
The Foundation will assist with specific tangible items rather than donating to general funds or expenses. 
As the Foundation is largely funded by members who participate in the Society’s Small Change, Big Difference scheme, priority is given to causes that are recommended by Society members and staff.
How To Apply
The next closing date for applications is 30 September 2023. 
Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. The deadlines for application each year are: 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December. 
The online Charitable Foundation Member Nomination form can be found on the Foundation's website.
Useful links
Yorkshire Building Society
https://www.ybs.co.uk/index.html
Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation
https://www.ybs.co.uk/your-society/charitable-foundation/index.html
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
The Charitable Foundation Team
Yorkshire Building Society
Yorkshire House
Yorkshire Drive
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD5 8LJ
Tel: 01274 263573
E-Mail: charitablefoundation@ybs.co.uk

Calls and deadlines

Information on future calls is indicative only and may be subject to change.
Fourth 2023 Deadline
Application start date:	-	
Application end date:	31/12/2023	
Frequency:	Quarterly	

Third 2023 Deadline
Application start date:	-	
Application end date:	30/09/2023	
Frequency:	Quarterly