Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation reaches £3m milestone

The Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation has reached a donation landmark of £3m.
Lizzie Murphy
By Lizzie Murphy
Published 9th Aug 2023, 16:45 BST

Since the foundation’s formation in 2000, the trustees have continued to meet quarterly and provide charities with funding. Over the last 23 years, the foundation has supported causes across the UK, focusing on social mobility and equality, isolation, and children’s education.

The £3m has been able to fund a wide range of essential projects, from the purchase of a pony for a disabled riding school to specialist beds and equipment for hospices.

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During the pandemic, the trustees donated almost £400,000 to 194 charities throughout 2020 and 2021.

The Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation Trustees celebrate the £3m donation milestone with a cake created by local small business, Every Cloud Cakes & Bakes. From left to right: Amelia Vyvyan, Debra Ewing, John Dawson, Alison Davies, Graham Hamilton, Gregory Bell and Kitty North. Picture: Danny PayneThe Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation Trustees celebrate the £3m donation milestone with a cake created by local small business, Every Cloud Cakes & Bakes. From left to right: Amelia Vyvyan, Debra Ewing, John Dawson, Alison Davies, Graham Hamilton, Gregory Bell and Kitty North. Picture: Danny Payne
The Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation Trustees celebrate the £3m donation milestone with a cake created by local small business, Every Cloud Cakes & Bakes. From left to right: Amelia Vyvyan, Debra Ewing, John Dawson, Alison Davies, Graham Hamilton, Gregory Bell and Kitty North. Picture: Danny Payne

Alison Davies, Skipton Building Society’s Charitable Foundation chair, said: “It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as a trustee and chair for the foundation, to be able to support such a significant number of charities over the years. £3m has been donated to such amazing charities across the UK that, in some cases, provide life-saving services, but all have an impact on their communities.

“That £3m has supported hospices, homeless shelters, schools, residential homes and more. As a foundation we are proud to play just small part in that.”

Funding applications are invited four times a year, with the next meeting taking place in September. Charities wishing to seek funding can apply for up to £6,000 and previously successful charities are eligible after three years.