City of York Council has launched the Financial Inclusion Fund 2025-26. Applications are being invited for funding from April 2025 for innovative one-year projects that deliver financial inclusion and affordability objectives, support a targeted neighbourhood approach, and make a real difference to people’s lives. Projects should promote financial inclusion and:
- mitigate the hardship impacts felt as a result of the cost-of-living crisis.
- support for residents claiming eligible benefits including, Universal Credit, pension Credit and Council Tax Support
- tackle food & fuel poverty
- help those who are, or at risk of becoming, homeless
- embed advice services into the community
- support digital inclusion
- empower individuals in communities to help themselves and help others longer term
- provide support and help ‘hard to reach’ groups and individuals within the community
- support those with additional health needs and are disabled.
Successful bids will:
- have a focus on outcomes
- be specific, measurable and achievable in the period of the funding
- be delivered in the heart of our communities and
- complement the Council Plan for 2023 – 27.
Who can apply
Schemes that have longer term sustainability, match funding and joint working are particularly welcome.
Funds available
City of York Council are looking to fund between 4 – 8 applications up to a maximum of £25,000.
Deadline date
1pm on Monday 24 February 2025
How to apply
To bid for funding please complete and return the Business Case template (button below) to wbpartnership@york.gov.uk
For questions or queries about the application process please contact Susan.wood@york.gov.uk 07936 921710 or Mora.Scaife@york.gov.uk