Big Futures Foundation has been awarded £5,000 in a Yorkshire based Dragon’s Den. Six Yorkshire Dragons, made up of business leaders and regional investors, hosted by the Sheriffs of North and East Yorkshire, awarded the grant after hearing an impassioned plea for support from BFF Founder and Chair of Trustees,...
We’re hiring a Fundraiser/Grant Writer! We need an experienced fundraiser with great communication skills. Could this be you? The role involves identifying potential fundraising opportunities, helping to develop our fundraising strategy and preparing grant funding bids. Flexible hours at 7.5 hours per week, primarily remote working. Closing deadline: Thursday 28th...
Huge thanks go to The Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust, which donated twenty tablets to BFF earlier in the summer, for use by children with limited access to technology. There was great excitement when the tablets were given out, and they’re already making a massive difference in supporting the children’s...
It may have been the summer holidays, but BFF has been in full swing. Our three Family Activity Groups have had a fun-filled summer, packed with activities, including art, cookery, outdoor play and trips.The Haxby Road children had a great time playing parachute games, especially cat and mouse, visiting the...
We are recruiting for the key voluntary role of Treasurer Trustee. Join our dedicated team of Trustees and you could be part of BFF’s exciting expansion and help us make a real difference in the lives of disadvantaged children. If you have experience of financial decision making, we would love...
BFF is recruiting! Are you a committed and enthusiastic person who enjoys working with children and families? BFF is recruiting a new Family Activity Group Assistant to support our Group Leader in running our busy and fun sessions. The role will be for 10 hours per week after school, spread...
We are recruiting for the key voluntary role of Treasurer Trustee. Join our enthusiastic team of Trustees and you can be part of BFF’s exciting expansion, and help us make a real difference in the lives of disadvantaged children. If you have experience in accountancy or bookkeeping, particularly in the...
We’ve had a busy few months at the Family Activity Group and lockdown has not stopped us, thanks to the efforts of our Group Leader, Louisa, and her new Assistant, Brooke. Louisa makes sure to stay in touch with families each week by phone and drops off craft supplies for...
We are looking to recruit a new team member to set up and lead the BFF Family Activity Group. The role will be for 7.5 hours a week and will be based within two primary schools in York. The post holder will work under the day-to-day direction of BFF and...
We had some great news over the summer! BFF has been voted as Sainsbury’s Local Charity of the Year. The Sainsbury’s Local store on Burton Stone Lane in York will raise funds for BFF until May 2019. We’re over the moon and would like to thank everyone who shops at...
