A huge thank you to the organisations and individuals who support York Environment Festival. None of this would happen without you!
York Environment Festival is kindly supported by:
City of York Council – Ward Budget City Wide Fund
The Ward Budget City Wide Fund is specifically designed to support projects operating citywide in York which support at least one of four key council priorities:
- Equalities and Human Rights Equality of opportunity
- Affordability – Tackling the cost-of-living crisis
- Climate – Environment and the climate emergency
- Health – Health and wellbeing
St Nicks – Green Corridors York
York has a rich abundance of green spaces, which act as vital green ‘lungs’ breathing life into our city. Connecting these are the city’s two main rivers, their surrounding floodplains, disused railway lines, medieval strays and city wall embankments. We call these ‘green corridors’.
The biodiversity of these crucial green ‘lungs’ and connecting corridors are declining due to human pressures, pollution and lack of resources affecting management. This is despite the efforts of land managers, conservation groups, local communities and dedicated volunteers.
We will reconnect and restore, bringing nature to the forefront to ensure key species and habitats thrive; including floodplain meadow, water vole and tansy beetle.
Rotary York Ainsty
Rotary York Ainsty was founded in 1960 to give an opportunity for local people to get involved with York and its many communities.
RYA is part of a world-wide network of 1.2 million volunteers and encompasses a healthy York-based volunteer community.
The National Lottery Community Fund
We fund community projects that help people connect, grow and build a better future. We focus on supporting people facing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination. By 2030, we will share over £4 billion to create stronger, fairer communities across the UK.
Climate change is one of the biggest threats facing our planet. While many of the challenges are global, communities have the power to make a real difference locally. That’s why we’re supporting environmental action through all our funding, and investing in projects focused specifically on sustainability.
Two Ridings Community Foundation
Two Ridings Community Foundation make grants and give support to hundreds of grassroots community and charitable organisations across Yorkshire. These organisations provide crucial services and life changing activities for local people.
Since 2000, we have awarded over £24m in grants to grassroots community groups and charities to strengthen communities across Yorkshire. Working with generous supporters our grants and support reach the people most in need and help to create equality and opportunity in Yorkshire communities.
York Climate Commission
The York Climate Commission (YCC) is an independent, collaborative body representing public, private, and civic sectors across York. Established in 2019 in response to the city’s Climate Emergency declaration and re-launched in 2024 to enhance transparency and expand membership, YCC is dedicated to driving ambitious climate and nature recovery actions.
Through our Working Groups – focusing on biodiversity, energy, transport, health, and more – we facilitate collaboration, share knowledge and promote impactful climate and nature action. Our aim is to help York become a more climate-resilient and sustainable city.
York Common Good Trust
The York Common Good Trust exists to make grants to groups which will benefit the citizens of York. The Trust was formed in 1974 by William Bowes Morrell – a prominent businessman and civic figure.