Shortlist Revealed for the 2025 Sky Bet Ebor Community Sweepstake

The 22 shortlisted Yorkshire-based good causes all in the running to win the £20,000 grand prize confirmed.

Record number of charities, community groups and foundations applied for the Sky Bet Ebor Festival Community Sweepstake 2025.

York Racecourse, in partnership with Sky Bet (part of Flutter Entertainment), has unveiled the 22 Yorkshire-based charities, foundations and community groups shortlisted for the Sky Bet Ebor Community Sweepstake 2025.

As part of this year’s exciting sweepstake-style campaign, each of the shortlisted contenders will be assigned a stall number and paired with a horse competing in the 2025 Sky Bet Ebor. The pairings will be revealed during a live televised draw on Thursday 21^st August, ahead of the much-anticipated raceday on Saturday 23^rd August.

The organisation matched with the winning horse will be awarded a £20,000 donation to support their work, with second and third place receiving £5,000 and £2,000 respectively. All other shortlisted groups will still benefit, each receiving a £1,000 contribution towards a designated project or community initiative.

With more than 170 entries from across the Yorkshire region, the shortlist represents a diverse range of causes, all looking to make a difference to their respective communities spread over the traditional ridings.

The final 22 shortlisted good causes are:

1. Aphasia Support
2. Barnsley Foodbank Partnership
3. Beverley Community Lift
4. Carpets Like a Boss!!!!
5. DIAL Barnsley
6. Endo Buddies CIO
7. Friends of Glen Gardens
8. Hornsea Inshore Rescue
9. M.A.S.H Military Assistance Social Hub
10. Ma Kelly’s Kitchen
11. Malton Free Fridge
12. Nomad Opening Doors
13. Open Country
14. Ripon Men’s Shed
15. Re-engage
16. Rotherham Hospice Trust
17. Rotherham Pride
18. The Declan John Foundation
19. The Partially Sighted Society
20. Tommy’s Voice
21. Shopmobility York
22. Wakefield and District MS Support Group

James Brennan, Head of Marketing and Sponsorship at York Racecourse, commented: “It’s been amazing to see such a high volume of entries this year, with over 170 charities and organisations from all over the county getting involved. Whittling down the entries is always a hard decision, as each one supports such important work – that said, it is a reassurance to see such a mix of themes with our final shortlist. The countdown to the Sky Bet Ebor Festival Community Sweepstake and the wider race meeting is on, and we can’t wait to celebrate these amazing charities and spotlight all the incredible work they do.”

Michael Shinners, Head of Sports PR at Sky Betting & Gaming, added: Michael Shinners, Head of Sports PR at Sky Betting & Gaming, added: “Narrowing down the charities is never easy with so many worthwhile causes. It is very humbling going through the applications and reading about the great work that is done throughout the county. The live draw event on Thursday 21st August is when the excitement really builds for each of our good causes, as they find out which horse they’ll be cheering on in the Sky Bet Ebor. However, the result plays out we wish all the charities the very best of luck.”