INTRODUCING OUR CHARITY PARTNERS
York City Football Club are proud to champion four official, local charity partners for the 2024/25 season.
Through reviewing our community survey results, a clear chance to connect with local charities in our community arose.
The charity shortlist featured numerous fantastic organisations who make a real impact across the region, and align with the football club’s values.
Co-Chair Julie-Anne Uggla selected four individual organisations from the shortlist as those who the club will work closely with for the season ahead.
Each charity will have their own dedicated focus fixture, allowing each charity to showcase themselves on their own dedicated match day with us all at the LNER Community Stadium.
Players have also put themselves forward to represent the club and our four charity partners as an ambassador.
YORK MIND
York Mind is your independent mental health charity supporting adults and young people in York who may be experiencing mental health challenges.
With difficult living situations affecting our communities, supporting mental health is more vital than ever. In recent years, 1 in 4 people have faced mental health conditions for the first time or seen loved one’s struggle.
Your friends, loved ones, colleagues, customers and people in our local community all have mental health that matters.
Supporters can follow York Mind on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn.
York City’s York Mind ambassadors are Darragh O’Connor and Cameron John.
THE WILF WARD FAMILY TRUST
The Wilf Ward Family Trust is a charity with a dedicated focus on enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities across Yorkshire.
With an extensive team of almost 900 employees, the Trust is committed to providing comprehensive support to almost 300 individuals, enabling them to lead extraordinary lives.
Their mission revolves around fostering inclusivity, promoting independence, and ensuring a high quality of life for those with learning disabilities.
The Trust’s vast network of employees and their unwavering commitment underscores their significant impact on the community, making them a leading force in the provision of compassionate and empowering care.
Supporters can follow The Wilf Ward Family Trust on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube.
York City’s Wilf Ward Family Trust ambassadors are Ryan Fallowfield and Callum Howe.
SNAPPY
Snappy is a registered charity working with Children and Young People with wide ranging disabilities. They have been established in York for 39 years and now support over 300 Children, Young People, and their families.
Snappy operate Schemes and Programmes in all school holidays, weekends, and some evenings. In addition, Snappy also offer an outreach programme to families who might struggle during term-time.
Snappy is managed by a Board of Trustees and one Service Manager, with sessional staff and a core of 100 volunteers to call on at any one time.
Supporters can follow The Snappy Trust on Facebook & Twitter.
York City’s Snappy ambassadors are Paddy McLaughlin and Rory Watson.
KITCHEN FOR EVERYONE (KEY) - YORK
Kitchen for Everyone York (KEY) has been providing support to the homeless and vulnerable of York for over nine years.
KEY’s services include a Sunday morning breakfast and an evening meal on a Wednesday, serving over 100 meals every week for anyone in need.
They provide an outreach service, rain or shine, on Saturday and Monday evenings, providing hot drink and snacks together with a friendly ear to those individuals on the city’s streets.
KEY also raises funds to provide additional services such as a mobile dentist for service users who are not usually able to access dental care.
During COVID, KEY raised funds to support a number of local community foodbanks across the city by purchasing fresh food and vegetables to support individuals and families needing help.
KEY continues to work in collaboration with other like-minded organisations to ensure support is available where needed most.
Supporters can follow Kitchen For Everyone York on Facebook, Instagram, & X.
York City’s Kitchen for Everyone York (KEY) ambassadors are Callum Harriott and Harrison Male.