YorKash

The grant scheme is closed for this year and we are unsure at this stage whether it will run again. This is due to National Government cuts to funding. The money that was available from the scheme this year was £110k.

The panel worked hard to distribute this years money information on which groups were successful in applying will follow shortly.

Last year we funded:

The Skaterbeach who were awarded £5,980 to build new skate ramps in Osbaldwick and provide skate tuition to young people in the city.

All Saints School Council who were awarded £23,031 towards the creation of a York Young People’s Council. The council launched in November and has representatives from schools across the City.

The Jam Factory who were awarded £10,000 to open their facilities on Saturday’s and increase their access to music tuition and opportunities for bands to make and record their music. Over 100 young people have benefited from the new equipment and increased access.

New Earswick Basketball Group who are building a MUGGA—sports and recreation area in New Earswick for which they were awarded £13,688

The Youth Group from St. Michael le Belfry’s Church were awarded £30,000 to open a new open access café and drop in place for young people in a central location in York. They are working hard to achieve this.

Fulford Girls Group was awarded £8,000 for a kitchen refurbishment of Fulford Youth Centre.

Tang Hall Youth Club was awarded £5,450 towards staffing and resources for their group.

The Glen, which is a respite centre for young disabled people. The Glen will be using their £22,950 to develop a sensory garden where young people will be able to enjoy being outdoors in a beautiful new garden. Work to build this has just started—watch this space!

A group of young people with autism/aspergers were awarded £6,686 to begin a whole new young people’s group based at Fulford School.

The ALPS project was awarded £4,812 to refurbish their chill out room. A wall was knocked down and the ceiling heightened, now 80 young people are using the improved space.

Revolve Around Me group who were awarded £5,003 to provide activities for their group.

The PACT group was awarded £9,400, which was used to set up a new group for young people.

SMILE were awarded £5,069 to access more activities and trips for their group.

	YorKash 2010 - selected highlights