Becoming a Pitcher

All the information you need to know when it comes to presenting your project at STEW: Round Two!

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Deadline for applications:

Friday 5th September.

We're looking for:

Are you an individual or part of a small group already running a community-based project — or do you have a great idea that just needs some initial funding to get started or grow?

We’re looking for people who are:

Already active or “rooted” in the community they want to support
Driven to make a positive difference
In need of financial help to launch or scale up their work

addressing a need

Addressing the needs of your community

Here are some examples of projects that could address a specific need within your community.

You might:

create a community that shares and swaps resources (electric tools, clothes, books etc) in a bid to reduce waste
set up a board game night for disabled people in York and need some money to buy the initial board games.
have experience as a single mother of the challenges of getting back into the work place and would like to set up a peer support group to support each other to write CVs and practice interview skills.

We are really excited to hear your ideas and about the amazing grassroots work that is going on in York.

What are the perks?

Every person selected to pitch will get two free tickets to STEW. One for the presenter and another for someone to support them. This will give each of you a vote and a bowl of delicious stew!

We will also be asking attendees to write down what was great about each of three pitches on our custom made 'Appreciation Cards'. We will then gather all the cards together and share them with the pitchers after the event.

If you'd like to come along to STEW whether you're pitching or not, we urge you to buy a ticket in order to save a seat. Once you are confirmed as a pitcher, we will refund you the cost of your ticket.

Application

Applications information

Forget the formalities - there are no forms to fill out here. Just send us a simple email, text, video or voice message. We're interested in people, not papwwork.

What we want to know

When you get in touch, don't forget to confirm you meet the criteria, and then let us know:

Who you are

Whether you're applying as part of a group or as an individual, let us know your name and how you are rooted in the community that you want to support.

Your idea

Tell us about what you want to do and whether you are already doing the work or if you have an idea that you'd like to bring to life. Whatever stage you're at - we're interested.

Define your goal

Tell us how the money will help you to do what you want to do.

Get in touch the following ways:

Send a quick email to hello@yorktogether.org

Send us a voice note or video via Whatsapp (07851 230 619)

Please note: the deadline for applications is Friday, 5th September.

Criteria to pitch

Criteria

We want to create an environment that enables groups and individuals who are typically excluded from traditional funding schemes.

To apply, your project must meet all the following criteria.

1. Addressing an issue affecting your community This could mean you are delivering a project that directly meets the needs of the community or tackles the root causes of that need.

2. Not for profit We accept applications from individuals as well as groups. In both instances, the project must be not-for-profit. If you are applying on behalf of an organisation the annual income must be under £10,000. We welcome applications from unregistered groups (i.e organisations that are not-for-profit and are not registered charities or community interest companies). If you are applying as an individual and there is an issue around benefits please talk to us and we will look at how we can make this work for you.

3. Based within York To pitch at STEW, your project must be based within and benefiting the City of York.