The Bettys and Taylors Group Community Fund aims to support initiatives promoting social mobility and employability in North Yorkshire and York.

You can apply if you are a small charity or community group, based in or serving the communities of North Yorkshire or York.

Projects should focus on skills development such as cookery, literacy, communication, and IT, as well as enhancing employability through formal training and education. Priority is given to groups demonstrating a clear understanding of local needs, located within approximately 15 miles of specific Bettys Café Tea Rooms and head office locations, operating in deprived areas, and having an annual income of under £500k. Applicants with higher incomes are advised to consult before applying.

Application deadline 10 March 2024