Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation has donated more than £370,000 to local charities across the UK in 2025, supporting hundreds of community initiatives nominated by the Society’s members and colleagues.
The funding, made possible through the generosity of Yorkshire Building Society members who participate in the Small Change Big Difference® scheme, has helped support a wide range of local projects that make a real difference in their communities.
Across the UK, the Foundation has supported over 230 charities in 77 towns and cities, funding causes ranging from food banks and services for the homeless to youth programmes and support for older people.
Laura Newton, Trustee of Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation said: "At a time when many people are facing increasing financial pressure, the Charitable Foundation is proud to support charities that are helping to ease hardship and build resilience in local communities.
"Whether it’s funding food banks, support services or organisations tackling homelessness, these donations are helping people to get back on their feet and move forward with confidence.
“It’s fantastic to see the difference these donations make in towns and cities across the UK. The Society’s members’ small change really does make a big difference."
The Small Change Big Difference® scheme allows Yorkshire Building Society members to donate the pennies from the interest on their accounts to the Charitable Foundation. These small contributions are pooled together and distributed as grants to registered charities nominated by members and colleagues.
Nominations for charities providing urgent support or relief to those experiencing financial hardship in areas of deprivation are prioritised and funding is allocated each quarter by a panel of the Charitable Foundation’s Trustees.
