
The Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation has identified two focus areas through which it aims to drive social impact.
Helping people experiencing hardship and/or underserved groups to:
The trustees will select charities based on their alignment with one or both focus areas. The Foundation has committed to fund UK registered charities, where successful, up to a maximum of £5,000.
Capital funding for VCSE organisations that are building social connections across and between different communities.
The funding is for organisations that are running activities for people aged 65 to enjoy festive cheer.
Grants are available for craft practitioners, community groups and voluntary organisations to deliver projects that protect endangered crafts and provide opportunities for makers and trainees to develop their skills.