Eyup
About This Funder
EyUp! is the official charity of the South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, established in its current form in 2017 (governed by a 1996 deed), dedicated to enhancing health, happiness, and wellbeing for people across Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield. It goes beyond statutory NHS services by funding extras that promote holistic recovery, social inclusion, and positive change for those with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and community health needs. Guided by values of compassion, inclusion, and community partnership, EyUp! is overseen by the Trust’s Charitable Funds committee, emphasizing innovative, peer-led, and creative approaches to empower service users, carers, staff, and volunteers of all ages.
The charity prioritizes mental health, learning disabilities, community health, physical activity, creative therapies, and wellbeing initiatives. It supports sports and arts activities, gym/outdoor equipment, ward refurbishments, patient trips, educational resources, and therapeutic innovations—such as recent grants for gym equipment at Newton Lodge (£8,500) and exercise bikes in Barnsley wards—benefiting inpatients, outpatients, older adults, young people, and marginalized groups while advancing public education on mental health and promoting racial harmony.
EyUp! does not accept unsolicited applications; funding targets local NHS teams, small to medium community groups, and grassroots organizations within its geographic footprint, with a preference for smaller-scale entities (no strict income limits). Grants typically range from £1,000 to £10,000 for projects, capital items, or activities. The process starts with an initial enquiry via email (eyup.charity@swyt.nhs.uk), followed by collaborative discussions on a rolling basis, with no fixed deadlines or online portal.
Distinctively tied to the NHS Trust, EyUp! excludes statutory services and unrestricted core funding, focusing instead on small-scale, high-impact "extras" that make daily life happier and healthier, setting it apart as a local enabler of recovery and inclusion in South and West Yorkshire.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eyup
How much funding does Eyup provide?
Eyup typically provides grants ranging from £1,000 - £10,000.
Is Eyup accepting applications?
Yes, Eyup is currently open to applications from eligible charities.
Where does Eyup fund charities?
Eyup funds charities operating in Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees.
How do I apply for funding from Eyup?
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