# Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society (Yayas)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1031454 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1031454)
- Website: https://www.yayas.org.uk
- Latest income: £4,533; spending £7,827
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: City of York
- Other names: Yayas (working)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/yorkshire-architectural-and-york-archaeological-society

The society seeks to further knowledge regarding local architectural and archaeological heritage, by promoting relevant lectures and visits. In addition it provides advice and limited financial assistance for architectural conservation and archaeological exploration. Grants towards the publication of architectural and archaeological papers may be made.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £4,533 | £7,827 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £5,192 | £9,299 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £9,349 | £11.1k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £4,497 | £6,926 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £7,532 | £4,037 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the public in the Architectural historical and Archaeological heritage in the historic county of Yorkshire and the city of York

## What it funds

Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society (Yayas) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society (Yayas) reported income of £4,533 and spending of £7,827. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £39.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of York.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society (Yayas) in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (yayas.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society (Yayas) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society (Yayas) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society (Yayas) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of York.

### Does Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society (Yayas) give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society (Yayas) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society (Yayas) give each year?

The register does not break out Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society (Yayas)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £7,827. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,844 a year.

### How large is Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society (Yayas)?

In its latest reported year Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society (Yayas) reported income of £4,533 and spending of £7,827.


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