about us
"Winning this award was a very proud moment for us and the community with which we work" Genya Johnson, Get Sorted Academy of Music - Rotherham
The Duke of York's Community Initiative Histor
HRH The Duke of York founded the initiative in 1997. The initiative is primarily concerned with the development of community spirit, individual leadership and initiatives in Yorkshire and the Humber.
The Duke of York's Community Initiative is an exciting venture which supports community projects throughout Yorkshire and Humberside, by recognition of excellence. In January 1998 HRH The Duke of York presented the first Community Initiative Awards to ten schemes, from different parts of the region, run by their local communities.
The Awards not only recognise the considerable achievement of these projects to date, but also facilitate through networking and the sharing of good practice the development of similar schemes in the future.