Institute for Social Justice
Friendly Living Fund
The Fund helps students develop practical, impactful projects that address the cost-of-living crisis.
Have you got an idea for making life more sustainable and affordable?
The Friendly Living Fund helps students develop practical, impactful projects that address the cost-of-living crisis while building climate resilience within our University and local community. Whether you have an idea for reducing waste, saving energy, sharing resources, or growing food, this is your chance to bring it to life.
Individuals or groups can apply for up to £400 for the costs of projects such as:
- A food cooperative or food growing initiative
- Green volunteering
- Skills workshops for a group of students or society
- Green transport to replace expensive car dependence
After an inspiring first year, which saw innovative student projects, such as sustainable period products on campus, creative upcycling initiatives, vertical farming, and community composting, the Friendly Living Fund is back for 2025-2026 and we're looking for your ideas!
Apply for Friendly Living Fund
The Fund opens for applications from 4 Nov 2025. Apply by completing and submitting the form below to friendlylivingfund@yorksj.ac.uk.
Download: Friendly Living Fund application form 2025-26 (docx, 22.9 KB)
The Fund is a collaboration between York St John Students' Union and the Living Lab.
Apply to join the Friendly Living Fund committee
Want to support students and make a real difference to sustainability on campus, while building amazing skills for your CV?
We're looking for passionate students to join our committee and help to run the Friendly Living Fund! A full role description is available below.
Download: Friendly Living Fund Committee role description (docx, 25.3 KB)
You can apply to join using this form:
Friendly Living Fund Committee application form
If you have any questions about the Friendly Living Fund, please email friendlylivingfund@yorksj.ac.uk.
