Giving & Philanthropy in Yorkshire
Help enrich the lives of people across the region
Two Ridings enrich the lives of thousands of our most vulnerable people in Yorkshire every year.
But that is only possible thanks to the generous people and organisations who give to us. Their investment enables our transformational support to happen.
You can be part of that.
Investing in the people and places in our region is easy. Our Chief Executive, Celia, will be with you every step of the way.
With our knowledge of tax efficient philanthropy and fund management in Yorkshire, and getting to know your passions and interests, we ensure your investment impacts the issues, communities and places you care about.
See the different ways you can give and make a difference.
Donate now
Donate now to support the people and places in Yorkshire you love
Look through the Appeals supporting people in the region, and choose how you want to donate.
You can donate regularly or a one-off amount.
Every penny you give stays in the region to help local people and communities survive, and thrive.
Donate nowSet up a fund
Let your passion for Yorkshire shine through by setting up a fund
It’s an easy and straight forward process, like having your own charitable trust, but much simpler!
You are in charge, but we do all the compliance, regulatory and grant-making work for you.
Invest directly in the causes and places close to your heart.
Set up a fundGive collectively
And make a bigger impact in Yorkshire together
Giving collectively with other people who share your interests on specific issues facing people in the region.
A fund becomes more valuable when it is built up by a number of donors. That means it goes further in helping the people and communities most in need.
Giving collectively makes your giving more impactful.
Give collectivelyLeave a legacy
Give a tax efficient gift for generations to come
Leaving a legacy in your will is a lasting gift for the people and places you care about most.
And if charitable giving in the future is on your mind, now is the time to discuss it.
Leave a lasting impression on your local community.
Leave a legacyCollaborate with Two Ridings as a corporate sponsor
Become a Community Champion
Our Community Champions programme enables individuals and businesses to create positive change across North and East Yorkshire.
By choosing to sponsor Two Ridings Community Foundation, you are aligning your giving with an understanding of local needs, ensuring your generosity supports community groups that are making a difference where it’s needed the most.
Your annual donation enables us to continue delivering life-changing support to thousands of local people each year through our grant-making.
Become a Community ChampionBe a better Professional Advisor
Give the best charitable giving advice
Ensure your corporate and private clients make informed decisions around social investment, philanthropy and charitable giving in Yorkshire by sharing our knowledge and expertise.
Align the service you provide with the values and interests of your clients.
And keep ahead of your competitors.
Give the best giving adviceJoin our Women in Business Fund
A giving circle of professional women from across North Yorkshire
An exciting and unique opportunity for women in business to make a difference in the region they love.
Funding goes directly to community organisations working with women and girls.
Be part of an empowering philanthropy group run by women, made up of women, and working for the benefit of women.
This is networking with purpose.
Invest in womenWhat our fund holders say
Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
Funders trust Two Ridings
“Two Ridings know what they are doing. They have a fantastic track record as a grant maker and we have complete faith in their judgement in administering our funds. They bring local expertise and knowledge and have long-lasting relationships with community organisations across the region.”
Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust are passionate about providing opportunity for social change locally as well as nationally. They use Two Ridings as their intermediary with the community groups in York.
BETTYS AND TAYLORS GROUP
Regional businesses reach local people
“We truly enjoy working with Two Ridings, their knowledge is phenomenal, they are so well connected. As a grant maker they go the extra mile; always on hand to talk us through anything community related. Working with them shapes our ambitions for the future; reaching groups we wouldn’t reach ourselves.”
Bettys and Taylors Group are a family-owned, value-led Yorkshire business all about making a positive difference in the community. Two Ridings manage two of their funds.
FULL CIRCLE FUNERALS
Local business people supporting local causes
“Community Foundations make a real difference by bringing together those in need with those who want to help. If you are a local business with a passion for making a genuine impact and a tangible difference in the community where you operate, I would totally recommend becoming involved with your local Community Foundation.”
Sarah Jones, of Full Circle Funerals in Harrogate, set up a fund locally with Two Ridings. They saw it as a way to give people long lasting support in the area.
More about Full Circle Funerals