Yorventure
Yorventure Environmental Body Ltd is an independent not-for-profit Environmental Body that distributes grants to community and environmental projects through the Landfill Communities Fund with landfill tax credits generated by Yorwaste.
Yorventure has invested almost £9 million in more than 500 projects in the City of York and North Yorkshire and now supports projects in Northern Bradford. Tax credits generated by the collection of waste from Bradford Metropoiltan District are used to fund projects in the Keighley and Ilkley areas. Further information can be found at www.yorventure.co.uk
Examples of some of the projects funded by Yorwaste, through Yorventure, in 2010/11 include:-
North York Moors Historical Railway Trust Yorventure Visitor Centre – £53,000
Yorventure awarded two grants to the Trust. The first grant of £33,000 contributed to the conversion and extension of a former pump house to create a Visitor Centre providing materials and displays depicting the impact the railway has had on the development of the local community. The exhibition provides two distinct areas with interactive features – the History Room and Railway Room. Interactive models and games are at the same time fun and educational for children. The Yorventure Visitor Centre was opened in October 2010.
Lythe Village Hall Play Area- £25,000
The Yorventure grant of £25,000 contributed to the creation of a children’s play area at the rear of the recently refurbished and redeveloped village hall, which lies in the heart of this rural community. The new play area has been created on a former school playground which was derelict, unused and overgrown. The project included purchase and installation of play equipment, safety surfacing, paved seating area, together with paths and fencing. This new community space creates opportunities for play, recreation and social interaction.
North Stainley Sport & Recreation Trust Community Garden – £15,000
Yorventure awarded £15,000 towards this project, which was to transform an existing eyesore within the village into a serene and interesting community led garden in the heart of the village. The garden comprises paths, seating, shrub planting, wildflower meadow, grassed areas, trees and dry stone walling. Much of the work in establishing the garden has been undertaken by groups of volunteers led by people from the village and this involvement will continue with local children planting their own area and workshops for all residents being set up.