Donate To The Dales (projects)
Through our 'Donate to the Dales' appeal funds are raised which contribute to the Trust's 'core' work throughout the Dales. (see our mission statement)
In its first year the scheme raised funds for several projects, including repairs to a stile at Buckden, improvements to the wildlife garden at Kirby Malham School, publication of a "Wildlife Wharfedale" booklet, a new boardwalk in Fishponds Wood, Bewerley, drystone wall restoration on Nidderdale Moors and a number of new native broadleaved woodlands.
How to apply
We welcome good ideas for projects within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Nidderdale AONB and surrounding areas (see map) and we will try to raise the necessary funding to enable projects to happen.
Projects must:
- be within the grant scheme area
- significantly conserve, enhance or add to the understanding of the area's natural, built and cultural heritage and support its economic and social well- being
- be accessible to the general public (unless there is a good reason why access is undesirable) or be clearly visible from a public right of way
- be supported by the local community
The project categories and examples of eligible projects we are looking for are:
- Natural Heritage: woodlands, wildlife habitats, geological features
- Built Heritage: buildings and features at risk, archaeological sites, traditional field barns, prominent drystone walls
- Access for All: interpretation and access improvements
- Heritage Education and Training: educational opportunities for people of all ages, social and ethnic groups, training in traditional skills
- Rural Communities: projects that support the cultural, social and/or economic well-being of rural communities and are community-led
You must:
- be able to make a contribution to the project cost - this can be cash, labour, materials or volunteer time
- be willing to allow our donors to visit your project (if appropriate eg a new woodland) by arrangement
- be willing to sign a ten year maintenance agreement for your project
- be able to get the landowner to give their consent for the project if you do not own the land. The landowner will also have to sign an agreement to give access to the land to enable monitoring and maintenance of the project for ten years
What happens next?
- this is the first step in applying for assistance from YDMT to raise funds for your project
- please bear in mind that applicants are competing for limited funds and so we are unable to support as many projects as we would like
- all proposals will be assessed and, if your project is one we can try to raise funds for, we can help you get a specification for the work to enable you to get at least two quotes (if you haven't already)
- assuming the lowest quote is reasonable we will try to raise funds for your project
- once we have the funds and the project has got the necessary consents and evidence of community support we will offer you a grant, which is paid on successful completion of the work
- where appropriate a project officer will help successful applicants manage their project
To obtain a 'project proposal form' please contact the project team.
