Two Ridings Learn & Share Drop-In
WEDNESDAY 3rd December 2025 2pm
Focus topic: Looking ahead to 2026
Join us to reflect on the challenges of 2025 and explore what might be coming up in 2026.
Our friendly monthly Zoom Drop-In where you can:
- Find out what grants are out & coming up
- Chat with the Two Ridings team
- Connect with like-minded regional people
- Discuss your communities and the challenges you are facing
Two Ridings Learn & Share Drop-In
TUESDAY 6th January 2026 10am
Focus topic: Forecasting your year
Join us to learn the basics of financial planning, including managing money and looking ahead to the future.
Our friendly monthly Zoom Drop-In where you can:
- Find out what grants are out & coming up
- Chat with the Two Ridings team
- Connect with like-minded regional people
- Discuss your communities and the challenges you are facing
Two Ridings Learn & Share Drop-In
WEDNESDAY 4th February 2026 2pm
Focus topic: Top tips for applying – what makes a good application
Get tips on writing strong applications, what we are looking for and learn practical tips for writing clear and successful plans. Including +/- of using AI.
Our friendly monthly Zoom Drop-In where you can:
- Find out what grants are out & coming up
- Chat with the Two Ridings team
- Connect with like-minded regional people
- Discuss your communities and the challenges you are facing
Barn Dance, Buffet & Music Extravaganza
FRIDAY 6th February 2026 7pm – 11pm
De Grey Rooms, St Leonards Place, York, YO1 7HE
Barn Dance, Buffet & Music Extravaganza Fundraiser
Join us on Friday 6th February, 7–11pm at the De Grey Rooms, York, for a lively Barn Dance, Buffet & Musical Extravaganza Fundraiser celebrating Big Deal’s 40th and our 25th anniversary!
Expect foot-stomping tunes, guided dancing with Caller Jo, a delicious buffet from Partisan, plus a bar and raffle—all in support of Two Ridings’ 25th Anniversary appeal. Tickets are £30, with every pound match funded.
Dress gingham, dress down, just come ready to dance and help us hit £10,000 on the night!
Two Ridings Learn & Share Drop-In
TUESDAY 3rd March 2026 10am
Focus topic: Full cost recovery and overheads explained
Understand what full cost recovery means, how to calculate your costs properly, and why it’s important for your funding.
Our friendly monthly Zoom Drop-In where you can:
- Find out what grants are out & coming up
- Chat with the Two Ridings team
- Connect with like-minded regional people
- Discuss your communities and the challenges you are facing
Two Ridings Learn & Share Drop-In
WEDNESDAY 1st April 2026 2pm
Focus topic: Writing your annual report
Find out how to create an annual report, what needs to be in there and how you can use it to show your achievements.
Our friendly monthly Zoom Drop-In where you can:
- Find out what grants are out & coming up
- Chat with the Two Ridings team
- Connect with like-minded regional people
- Discuss your communities and the challenges you are facing