The North Yard Community Trust CIO is a grant awarding charity set up to benefit the communities of Keyham, Weston Mill, Barne Barton, St Budeaux and Kings Tamerton.
The Trust award funding for projects, activities and events that enhance and improve physical and mental wellbeing, strengthen community cohesion and contribute to the social, cultural and economic development of the area. This includes supporting opportunities for the development of new skills, increased participation, and promotion of learning and educational development.
We’ve distributed over £780,000 to more than 100 local projects.
The Trust funds projects that benefit people living in the North Yard Community Trust CIO area. Projects from a wide range of categories can be supported including improving public spaces, youth facilities, public health schemes, well-being initiatives, energy efficiency initiatives, improving underused land, sustainable transport, restoration of historic buildings and regeneration projects.
How we work
The North Yard Community Trust CIO is managed by local residents and councillors who represent each ward in the area of benefit. We meet bi-monthly to discuss grants for projects in the local areas and matters regarding the trust.
Latest Grants
NORTH YARD COMMUNITY TRUST CIO APPLICATION MEETINGS The 2026 North Yard Community Trust CIO application meetings will be held on the following dates. January 2026: Application Meeting on Tuesday 20th January 2026 Applications and all...
Trustee Vacancies
The Trust has three vacant Trustee positions on the Board; one for Kings Tamerton/St Budeaux, one for Keyham, and one for Barne Barton. The role will require you to serve as an ambassador for the charity promoting the understanding and recognition of, and support for,...
2025 Meeting Dates
The North Yard Community Trust CIO application meetings will be held on the following dates. January 2025: Application Meeting on Tuesday 21st January 2025 Applications and all associated documentation must be received by 12.00 on Friday 10th January to be...
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