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Save Tockwith Village

Formal planning proposals to build a further 1,100 homes in Tockwith are to be submitted to the North Yorkshire Council – but not yet.

The proposed development would be located on the former Marston Moor airfield, adjoining the existing village boundary. Much of the site is currently used as productive agricultural land.

A development of this scale would approximately double the size of Tockwith, with significant implications for local infrastructure, public services, traffic, the environment and the character of the village.

We have formed Sustainable Tockwith to oppose the plan when it is submitted.

Please join us to help stop this from happening and help us to preserve our village.

We Need to Act Now

Once a planning application is submitted, the window to respond is short. To give our community the strongest possible voice, we need to be fully prepared from day one. That means:

● Engaging an independent planning consultant

● Reviewing technical documents as soon as they’re released

● Preparing strong, evidence-based objections

● Keeping the community informed and involved

Without proper preparation, planning decisions can be made before residents have a fair chance to respond - we can’t afford to wait!

What Your Donation Will Do

Your support will directly fund:

● Professional planning advice

● Specialist reports (traffic, environmental etc if needed)

● Campaign materials and community outreach

● Website and communication costs

Every contribution helps ensure this process is fair, transparent, and properly challenged.

Please donate now. We expect the application to be submitted soon. By donating today, you are helping us act immediately — not react too late.

Early support also shows decision-makers that this is a serious, organised community effort, and a situation that a lot of people feel strongly about.

Please Support If You Can

Whether it’s £5 or £50, every donation makes a real difference.

If you’re unable to donate, you can still help by sharing this page and spreading the word.

Together, we can make sure our community is heard.

Any monies not used in this campaign will be donated to local charities. We will invite the community to suggest suitable charitable organisations.

For further information, please go to sustainable-tockwith.org.uk

Thank you for your support.

Sustainable Tockwith Ltd Fundraising Policy

1. Purpose

This policy ensures that all fundraising carried out by Sustainable Tockwith Ltd is ethical, transparent, lawful, and aligned with the Organisation’s objectives. It protects supporters, volunteers, and the Organisation from financial, reputational, and legal risks.

2. Principles

All fundraising activity must follow these principles:

● Integrity — fundraising must be honest and transparent.

● Accountability — funds must be used responsibly and recorded accurately.

● Respect — supporters must be treated fairly and without pressure.

● Compliance — all activity must follow UK law, including the Companies Act 2006, HMRC rules, and data protection legislation.

● Non-profit operation — all funds must support Sustainable Tockwith’s objectives; no individual may personally profit.

● Independence — fundraising must not align the Organisation with political parties or commercial developers.

3. Scope

This policy applies to:

• Directors of Sustainable Tockwith Ltd

● Steering Committee members

● Officers

● Volunteers

● Members involved in fundraising

● Anyone acting on behalf of Sustainable Tockwith

It covers all fundraising activities, including:

● Donations

● Grants

● Community events

● Online fundraising

● Crowdfunding

4. Acceptable Fundraising Activities

Sustainable Tockwith may raise funds through:

● Community events (meetings, talks, stalls)

● Online donation platforms

● Grant applications to non-profit funders

● Local fundraising initiatives

All activities must be approved by the Directors of Sustainable Tockwith Ltd

5. Prohibited Fundraising Activities

The Organisation will not accept:

● Donations from property developers or landowners with active planning interests

● Donations that could create a conflict of interest

● Funding from political parties

● Funding that requires endorsement of commercial products

● Donations that compromise independence or reputation

These restrictions protect the Organisation’s credibility and neutrality.

6. Donations

6.1 Receiving Donations

All donations must be:

● Recorded by the Treasurer

● Banked promptly

● Acknowledged where appropriate

● Used only for organisational purposes

Cash donations must be counted by two people.

6.2 Restricted Donations

If a donor specifies how funds must be used:

● Conditions must be recorded

● Funds must be used only for that purpose

● The Directors must approve acceptance

6.3 Anonymous Donations

Anonymous donations are permitted up to £500. Larger anonymous donations require Committee review to avoid reputational or ethical risks.

7. Grants

Grant applications must:

● Align with the Organisation’s objectives

● Be approved by the Directors

● Be recorded and tracked

● Follow all reporting requirements

● Use funds strictly according to grant conditions

The Treasurer must maintain a register of all grants received.

8. Sponsorship

Sponsorship may be accepted from:

● Local businesses

● Community organisations

● Ethical companies

Sponsorship must not:

● Influence campaign positions

● Create conflicts of interest

● Promote political parties

● Compromise independence

All sponsorship agreements must be approved by the Directors of Sustainable Tockwith Ltd and the Steering Committee.

9. Fundraising Events

Events must:

● Be safe, inclusive, and accessible

● Follow health and safety requirements

● Use clear messaging about how funds will be used

● Maintain accurate financial records

● Comply with licensing laws (e.g., collections)

Volunteers must follow the Financial Controls Policy when handling money.

10. Online Fundraising

Online fundraising platforms must:

● Be approved by the Directors of Sustainable Tockwith Ltd

● Provide secure payment processing

● Offer transparent fee structures

● Comply with UK GDPR

Online campaigns must:

● Use accurate information

● Avoid misleading claims

● Clearly state how funds will be used

11. Use of Funds

Funds may be used for:

● Campaign materials

● Planning consultants or expert advice

● Venue hire

● Printing and postage

● Website and digital tools

● Community engagement

● Legal advice (if approved)

● Operational costs

Funds must not be used for:

● Personal expenses

● Political party activities

● Alcohol or entertainment unrelated to organisational work

12. Financial Controls

All fundraising activity must comply with the Organisation’s financial controls, including:

● Treasurer oversight

● Accurate record-keeping

● Secure storage of financial documents

● Regular reporting to the Steering Committee

See the Financial Controls and Expenses Policy for full details.

13. Transparency and Reporting

The Organisation will:

● Publish annual accounts at the AGM

● Provide updates to members on fundraising progress

● Record all income and expenditure

● Maintain a clear audit trail

The Treasurer must prepare a fundraising summary annually.

14. Ethical Standards

Fundraising must:

● Avoid pressure tactics

● Respect donor privacy

● Avoid exaggeration or misinformation

● Uphold the Organisation’s values

● Comply with the Communications Policy

15. Conflicts of Interest

All fundraising decisions must comply with the Organisation’s Conflicts Policy.

Individuals with a conflict must:

● Declare it

● Withdraw from discussions

● Abstain from voting

16. Review

This policy will be reviewed annually or when:

● Legislation changes

● New fundraising methods are adopted

● The Organisation’s activities expand

Sustainable Tockwith Ltd

Registered Company no: 17340986

Registered Address:

43 Bunting Drive

Tockwith

York

YO26 7SB