YuFund
YuFund offers grants to developmental and community projects run by student clubs and societies, departments and colleges.
The Fund is supported by donations from alumni and friends of the University of York, and aims to provide students with as many opportunities as possible. YuFund's aim is to bridge an urgent funding gap for a group development project and does not cover annual operational costs of the society or club, or pay for core staffing.
YuFund supports projects that:
- make opportunities equally accessible for students;
- contribute to the work of the University locally, nationally or internationally, supporting the University's strategy as a University for public good
- contribute to student mental health or wellbeing;
- help student enterprise or employability to succeed;
- create an active creative community on campus and beyond;
- create physical or digital spaces to enrich the life of our community.
YuFund does not support:
- Operational costs
- Staff or casual worker costs
- Food and drink for events
The maximum amount you can apply for is £10,000. The majority of applications received are between £1,000 and £5,000, but you may apply for any amount up to £10,000.
Recent successful projects
- Supporting York Chinese Supporters and Scholars Association to pull together their vibrant gala, celebrating Chinese culture and welcoming in the year of the dragon.
- Halifax College Netball club received funding to support the purchase of new equipment and kit, strengthening the team’s identity and increasing membership.
- Funding was awarded to Fencing Society, to upgrade and invest in their wheelchair fencing facilities, helping the club to become a more accessible sport for all.
Applications
Applications for YuFund 2024 are currently open.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 12 November.
Information for your application
View the questions you'll be asked in the application form to decide whether YuFund is the right channel for your funding needs. You can also use this form to draft your responses before committing to the application form.
All YuFund applications must be endorsed by either a member of University of York staff, York SU staff or a York SU Sabbatical Officer.
You should have your endorser’s permission before listing their details and ensure you have discussed with them the project they’re endorsing. At the very least, you should forward them the automated copy of your application that you will receive on submission.
It is your responsibility to ensure your endorser sends an email backing your project to yufund@york.ac.uk on or before Tuesday 12 November 2024. Due to the large number of applications we receive, any without endorsement by the closing date may be considered incomplete and so rejected without consideration.
You are required to submit a financial budget or forecast within your application. For more detailed guidance and information on what needs to be included in your budget breakdown, please read and fill out the YuFund budget template.
YuFund bridges an urgent funding gap and does not cover operational project costs, staffing or costs for food and drink.
All grants awarded as part of the December 2024 disbursement round must be used by 1 June 2025, with your planned activity to start or take place before then. Your group will be required to send an update report to yufund@york.ac.uk at the end of the funding period.
If YuFund is not the right platform for your project, consider YuStart for fundraising to suit your needs.
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