Wharfedale Foundation, funding communities in Yorkshire & the Humber – Round 2 open until 20th September 2024
Added: 09/09/2024
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The Wharfedale Foundation
The Wharfedale Foundation is a grant-making charity funding community projects in Yorkshire and the Humber. Founded in 2009 with the proceeds of the sale of Scargill House in Kettlewell, North Yorkshire, its primary aim is to help the most disadvantaged and marginalised groups in society. We fund organisations and initiatives in Yorkshire and the Humber that bring communities together, support communities who feel marginalised and forgotten, or build bridges between communities.
Spending out and closing the Foundation
With the unprecedented recent effects on society, through the pandemic and current cost of living crisis, there is a stark increase in the dependence being placed upon civil society as a source of intervention. With the acknowledgement that there is much immediate need for financial support the Trustees have decided to act now by concentrating on spending out the Trust’s remaining resources over the next 2 years.
In 2024/5 the Foundation will therefore provide grants of £500-£25,000 in 4 application rounds, to organisations operating in Y&H under 3 priority areas: breaking down barriers in society; integration of marginalised groups; tackling disadvantage.
What we will fund
Grants will be for not-for-profit organisations with an income of under £300,000 for projects in Yorkshire & Humber addressing divisions in society and bringing communities closer together.
Grants will be for up to £10,000 over 1 or 2 years for organisations with an annual income of under £150,000. Grants will be for up to £25,000 for organisations with an annual income of under £300,000. We encourage applications particularly from smaller organisations.
We will fund projects/activities/core and development costs (including staff salaries, training, pilot projects, on-going services etc.) and are particularly keen to support organisations to be more sustainable.
See our website for examples of what we have funded.
Who can apply
We are open to applications from:
- Registered charities
- Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO)
- Charitable companies and Community Interest Companies (CIC). These must be limited by guarantee with at least 3 unrelated directors, no persons with significant control, and have an asset lock. They must also submit a full set of accounts (the abbreviated published accounts are not sufficient)
- Voluntary/community/faith organisations (with a constitution)
- Other non-profit organisations will be considered
When can you apply?
Applications will be considered in 2024-2025 over 4 rounds (round 1 has been completed)
Round 2 is now open until 20/9/24 for expressions of interest, with full applications invited to submit between 7/10/24 – 1/11/2024.
As a funder we focus on the wider impact on communities and society, whilst also bringing together different communities. Therefore, the key question we will review in your application in round 2 is:
- How will you bring people from different communities together to build social cohesion and create a stronger, fairer, less divided society?
If we are oversubscribed, we will also give weighting to smaller organisations during our assessments.
There will be 2 further rounds in 2025.
How to apply
Organisations are asked to submit a brief expression of interest on the Foundation’s website to check eligibility. If eligible, applicants will be sent a full application form.
Further information and Meet the Funder events on zoom
To find out more go to https://wharfedalefoundation.org.uk/
You can also book a slot to find out more, at the Meet the Funder zoom events, at the above website. The 1 hour sessions are on Wednesday 11th September at 10am and Thursday 12th at 12pm.