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Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation

Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation aims to improve the wellbeing, welfare and education of children and adults in communities throughout the UK by making donations of up to £6,000 to registered charities.

Who can apply?
UK registered charities whose purpose is to:

  • benefit children and adults particularly those living in socially deprived areas, through education to develop core skills and support wellbeing and mental health.
  • benefit the wellbeing and welfare of children and adults by preventing or reducing poverty and homelessness in the community.
  • support the elderly and improve their wellbeing by reducing isolation, helping reduce the effects of Dementia and Alzheimer’s and support later life/palliative care.

Deadlines

The trustees meet quarterly: at the beginning of March, June, September and December. Submission deadlines for each meeting are as follows:

Meeting Submission deadline
March 31 January at 5pm
June 30 April at 5pm
September 31 July at 5pm
December 31 October at 5pm

Please note: Applications received after the cut-off date will be presented at the following quarterly meeting.

Find out more and apply for the Skipton Charitable Foundation

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