The Sylvia and Colin Shepherd Charitable Trust is a small, York-based grantmaker that supports local charitable organisations delivering practical benefit across Yorkshire, with a particular emphasis on projects within 25 miles of the City of York. Its giving spans community wellbeing and social welfare, but also includes arts, heritage, disability, health, and environmental conservation, suggesting a broad interest in improving quality of life for local residents. Grants are typically modest and appear designed to provide grassroots support to established charities with clear community impact.
Annual small-grants program with awards usually between £500 and £1,000, primarily for charitable organisations serving Yorkshire; larger awards may occasionally be made. Priority is given to projects within a 25-mile radius of York, and giving appears locally focused rather than national or invite-only.
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Review the annual general grants cycle and ensure your project clearly benefits people in Yorkshire, especially within the York area. Keep requests modest and tightly aligned to one of the trust’s priority themes; because grants are small, proposals should be concise and show immediate local impact.
Current and upcoming funding from The Sylvia And Colin Shepherd Charitable Trust that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Charitable organisations delivering in and around Yorkshire, especially projects within 25 miles of York. Organisations outside Yorkshire must clearly explain specific activities being undertaken within the region. General national appeals are not considered. Applicants should provide evidence of local delivery and real need.
Who can apply: Registered charitable organisations delivering demonstrable activity in Yorkshire (priority to projects within 25-mile radius of York). Charities based outside Yorkshire must show specific activities within the region. General national appeals not considered. Application form requests organisation charity number and financial information.
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