Ward funding reports
This is an overview of the 2025 to 2026 Huntington and New Earswick Ward funding allocations.
- Total spend: £15,072
- Projects supported: 10
| Project summary | Funding allocated |
|---|---|
| Orchard Park Community Centre - various family activity days and entertainment for the school holidays including summer 2025, Easter 2026 and summer 2026. Includes a community games day organised by volunteers and the Community Officer and Local Area Co-Ordinator | £1,880 |
| York City Football Foundation - provision of summer 2025 and Easter 2026 holiday activities for children and young people at Orchard Park Community Centre | £3,400 |
| York City Rugby League Foundation - provision of summer 2025 and Easter 2026 holiday activities for children and young people in New Earswick | £2,630 |
| Towards the hall hire and refreshments for the Slipper Social event at The Folk Hall New Earswick, which was an event for older people to engage with services and activities aimed at supporting older residents. In partnership with Age UK, York Older People’s Assembly and many more. Free slipper giveaway included by CYC Falls Prevention Team | £321 |
| Sleightholm Landscapes - planting and maintenance of the wildflower area behind Huntington Library | £300 |
| St. Andrew’s Church - towards the cost of running community activities such as parent and toddler group and social events for older residents | £2,800 |
| Film at the Folk Hall - provision of 4 family film showings for the community at the Folk Hall | £1,340 |
| Ageing Well Fair at The Folk Hall New Earswick - funding to pay for hall and room hire at the Folk Hall with refreshments for over 100 people. The fair held on 15 May will build on the success of the previous Slipper Social and provide an information and wellbeing event for older residents. Also includes a slipper giveaway with CYC Falls Prevention Team. One-to-one Benefits advice also available on the day via CYC Benefits Advisors with the Communities Team | £501 |
| Mindful Photography - towards the part-funding of 2 wellbeing and information days aimed at employability skills for residents looking to return to work. Held at New Earswick Nature Reserve | £1,500 |
| New Earswick Swimming Pool - funding to provide free family passes for the community over the holiday periods Easter 2026 and May 2026 | £400 |
Also see
Tim Waudby
Community Officer
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