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30 York community groups share £145,000 to transform lives across the city
February 12, 2025
While York is renowned for its tourism, rich history, and vibrant shopping scene, another side of the city is often hidd ...
£48,946 distributed to support local people in Hull
January 21, 2025
We are delighted to announce that the first round of grants from the Hull Community Fund, launched in June 2024, has dis ...
A huge thank you to Harriet Johnson
January 15, 2025
Two Ridings want to let the region know that Harriet Johnson, our brilliant Head of Partnerships will be stepping down f ...
How Two Ridings stepped up to help North Yorkshire families during Christmas floods
January 14, 2025
The holiday season is typically a time for joy and togetherness, but for many families in North Yorkshire, it was a time ...
£78,886 distributed across Selby District through the Heart of Yorkshire fund
January 13, 2025
The Heart of Yorkshire Fund supports community groups throughout the former Selby District that address local people’s ...
A message from Celia: looking back over 2024
December 11, 2024
As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and celebrate what we’ve achieved over the pa ...
£39,327 distributed across Hull to support people and communities affected by the August riots
This summer, we were shocked and saddened by the scenes of violence, destruction, intimidation and racism we saw in Hull ...
Celebrating £42,331 distributed to support local people through THE LOCAL FUND
November 19, 2024
Last week people came together from across the Harrogate District to celebrate the impact of THE LOCAL FUND which awarde ...
Hull leaders’ energy ignites at inspiring leadership conference
November 7, 2024
70 inspiring Hull leaders came together for a jam packed conference – IGNITE! – to celebrate the 500-strong HEY ...
An inspiring day with leaders from many European Community Foundations
October 11, 2024
The Two Ridings team were privileged to spend the day with delegates from the European Community Foundation Initiative ( ...
Nourishing our communities through local giving
October 8, 2024
It was wonderful to welcome some of our donors and supporters to an intimate evening at Scampston Hall recently. ...
Championing children with the High Sheriff of North Yorkshire
September 6, 2024
It was fascinating and exciting to be at Allerton Castle with Dr. Ruth Smith, the High Sheriff of North Yorkshire, discu ...
£42,331 funding distributed to 19 community groups across the Harrogate district by THE LOCAL FUND
September 3, 2024
THE LOCAL FUND for the Harrogate District recently allocated over £42,000 to support 19 charitable community organisati ...
Supporting children throughout Yorkshire
August 20, 2024
We like nothing better at Two Ridings than to visit the amazing community organisations in the region and hear first-han ...
Emergency fund launched for community groups in Hull
August 5, 2024
We are deeply saddened by the acts of violence, destruction, intimidation and racism that took place across the country ...
The Dulverton Trust Fund supports 10 community organisations throughout North and East Yorkshire
July 31, 2024
The Dulverton Trust Fund supports community groups throughout North and East Yorkshire that address local needs. Their c ...
The launch of York Community Fund
July 23, 2024
How to give back in York We absolutely loved launching the York Community Fund at Merchant Adventurers Hall. The vibe in ...
Important changes to our grant application process
July 17, 2024
Whether you’re submitting your first grant application, or you have been supported by a Two Ridings grant in the p ...
Let’s shape the future of York communities together
July 16, 2024
The York Community Fund is a new independent fund designed to support vibrant community action that improves everyone in ...
An innovative way to make a difference in York
July 10, 2024
We know that York is an incredible city with great strengths and opportunities for many. To the outside world York is a ...
Powering community initiatives in Nidderdale since 2010
July 9, 2024
The Knabs Ridge Wind Farm Community Fund recently distributed over £27,000 to 13 charitable community organisations, ma ...
Hull Community Fund launches
July 4, 2024
On the 3rd of July, leaders from the corporate, public and charitable sectors in Hull came together at Hull Minster to h ...
A new way to give back in Hull
June 25, 2024
We believe place is vital. Somewhere to call home, somewhere to be proud of, somewhere everyone can thrive. That’s ...
Supporting Knaresborough communities in times of need
June 17, 2024
At Two Ridings Community Foundation, we react quickly in a crisis, particularly when a local community is in need. Recen ...
Welcoming Esther to the team
June 5, 2024
We are very excited to welcome Esther, our new Communications and Events Officer to the team here at Two Ridings. Esther ...
Walking, learning and sharing ideas
There is never a ‘quiet’ time at a regional grant maker. The Two Ridings calendar is planned around new grants openi ...
New leaders blooming
February 20, 2024
HEY Confident Futures is our flagship leadership development programme and network that supports leaders of charities an ...
Women supporting women
February 19, 2024
The Two Ridings Women in Business network came together recently to award their first round of funding to projects suppo ...
Could you elevate our communications? Two Ridings is hiring
January 9, 2024
We are looking for an enthusiastic comms person to join our passionate team In 2024 we are switching things up a little ...
The 12 joys of Christmas
December 18, 2023
How do you round up a year like 2023? At Two Ridings we are acutely aware of the impact of the cost of living crisis on ...