The Williams Family Fund

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The Williams Family Fund was set up in 2022 to support children and young people in Yorkshire. We want to create lasting impact and change for children and young people, particularly those who have experienced adversity in their lives.

You should clearly demonstrate how they are supporting charitable activity for the direct wellbeing of children, young people and their families in at least one of the following priorities:

  • Children in or coming out of care
  • Young carers
  • Children and families affected by fostering and/or adoption
  • Children living in poverty
  • Increasing opportunities for children and young people
  • Social care
  • Providing the digital infrastructure and other support to enable children and young people to access education and other activity that promotes learning

 

Size of grants

You can apply for up to £10,000 to be spent over a maximum of 24-months.

We have a total pot of £100,000 for this round of funding.

Who can apply?

You can apply if you are a:-

  • constituted voluntary and community group
  • registered charity
  • co-operative
  • social enterprise
  • community interest company (CIC’s must meet our additional criteria: https://www.tworidingscf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Community-Interest-Companies.pdf
  • parish council (provided that the purpose of the grant falls outside of the councils usual remit)
  • school (provided that the purpose of the grant falls outside of the schools usual curricular activities. The income turnover limit does not apply in this case)

As a general guide we consider a small charity to have an income of under £500k per annum. If your income is over this we may still be able to fund you. However we ask that you contact us before making an application.

How to apply?

Before applying please read our eligibility guidance: How to apply for funding at Two Ridings Community Foundation

Then read the guidance notes for the fund here: The Williams Family Fund Guidance Notes

Please click the ‘Apply’ link below for the application form.

Next, attach your supporting documents to your application. Alternatively, you can email them to the office. Finally, your application is only complete when we have received all your supporting documents.

When to apply?

The next deadline is 20th January 2025 for decisions late February 2025

Apply

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