York Racecourse and Sky Bet are excited to announce the return of their partnership for the 2025 Sky Bet Ebor Festival, providing an incredible chance for Yorkshire-based charities, community groups, and foundations to win up to £20,000 in funding.

The Sky Bet Ebor Festival Community Sweepstake invites local charities and good causes from across Yorkshire to apply for a chance to be partnered with one of the runners competing in the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap itself, taking place on Saturday 23rd August.

A total of 22 different charitable causes will be shortlisted and each matched to a horse entered in the big race, with an official live draw revealing each pairing. The live draw will be televised on Thursday 21st August. The charity matched with the winning horse will receive a £20,000 donation to support their charity work or project.

In addition to the winning charity, foundation or community group, second and third place will also receive £5,000 and £2,000 respectively, while all other shortlisted groups will be awarded £1,000 to support their projects or initiatives.

The Community Sweepstake has become a cherished part of the Ebor Festival, delivering much-needed funding and visibility to deserving charities. Barnsley Foodbank Partnership will have a special guest on hand to represent us at the Ebor Festival...as we're IN IT, to WIN IT!