The Trustees are pleased to report a grant award to The Joseph Trust. The Joseph Trust is a York charity that supports young people who struggle in mainstream education, including those living with autism, ADHD, anxiety and the effects of trauma. Working from five acres of farmland, it offers an alternative, outdoor learning environment in partnership with schools across York. The grant will go towards a replacement ride-on mower, helping the charity maintain the open space i

The Trustees are pleased to report a further grant award to Live Music Now. Live Music Now brings high-quality, participatory live music to people who might otherwise have little access to it. Through its "Opening Doors in York" project, the charity will deliver a series of free concerts for vulnerable and isolated adults in care homes and day centres across the city. The grant will help fund this programme of performances for older and more vulnerable York residents during t

The Trustees are pleased to report a grant award to Pilot Theatre. Pilot Theatre is a York-based theatre company that uses drama and the arts to widen young people's horizons and confidence. Its "ELEVATE" project with York High School, in the Westfield area, offers a full arts day for Year 8 students alongside GCSE masterclasses in dance, music and drama, reaching less-advantaged young people. The grant will help bring these creative opportunities to students in one of the ci

The Trustees are please to report a further grant award to Cholate and Co Chocolate & Co is a York-based charity that runs a café in The Groves as a vehicle for social change. They provide structured training and employment opportunities — including a 120-hour voluntary programme and paid café work — to people living with addiction or on the margins of society, helping them rebuild confidence, gain qualifications, and move into sustainable employment.

The Trustees are pleased to report a further grant award to The Island The Island is a York-based charity that provides one-to-one mentoring and group programmes for children and young people aged 8–18. Through consistent relationships with trained volunteer mentors, they help young people build confidence, emotional resilience, and life skills — with the aim of improving wellbeing, school engagement, and future prospects. They also work alongside parents and carers as part o