Bishop Wilton Community Trust

The Bishop Wilton Community Benefit Trust was established on 1 September 2022 to support projects that benefit the residents of the Parish of Bishop Wilton.

Applications are welcome from charities, community groups, small organisations and individuals, provided the project benefits parish residents.

What We Fund

We welcome grant applications that support one or more of the following charitable purposes:

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of citizenship or community development
  • The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
  • The advancement of amateur sport
  • The advancement of environmental protection or improvement
  • Any other charitable purpose agreed by the Trustees

Grant Details

We welcome grant applications that support one or more of the following charitable purposes:

  • Maximum grant available: £1,500
  • Grant meetings: 1 March and 1 September each year
  • Application deadline: By the first day of the preceding month
  • Applications: Accepted at any time and considered at the next meeting

Projects We Have Supported

Since its establishment, the Trust has received £11,114.00 in donations, mainly from the Bishop Wilton Community Shop and Halifax Estates, and has awarded £7,827.50 across 13 grants.

Funded projects include:

  • Installation of a second defibrillator in the village

  • Personal trainer sessions for all age groups using the outdoor gym equipment, with a focus on older and less able-bodied residents

  • Junior training for the Table Tennis group

  • Marketing support for the local school to increase pupil numbers

  • Lightning conductor servicing at St Edith’s Church

  • Bird boxes installed around the village

  • Training support for the local craft group

  • Asbestos survey at St Edith’s

  • Toys for the Mother and Toddler Group

Governance

The Trust meets twice a year to consider grant applications and is overseen by four Trustees:

  • Martin Butcher and Simon Laycock, nominated by the Community Shop

  • David Lord, nominated by Halifax Estates (current Chair)

  • Ingrid Haywood, nominated by the Parish Council

Apply for a Grant

If you have a community project you would like us to consider, please fill in the application form below or contact the Secretary:

Ingrid Haywood
ingrid1862@gmail.com

We look forward to supporting projects that make a positive difference to Bishop Wilton.