The grants team in your community
FRIDAY 13th March 2026 12.30 – 4pm
Holme on Spalding Moor Village Hall, 60 High Street, Holme on Spalding Moor, YO43 4EN
Join our grants team as they travel across the region, meeting local organisations and communities to share funding opportunities, advice, and updates.
Music as Therapy | High Sheriff of North Yorkshire
WEDNESDAY 25th March 2026 5.30pm – 8pm
Allerton Castle Allerton Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0SE
Music as Therapy
Join us on Wednesday 25th March 2026, 5.30pm–8pm at the Allerton Castle for an evening with the High Sheriff of North Yorkshire
An uplifting evening of music, reflection and community celebration in partnership with Andrew Lawson-Tancred, High Sheriff of North Yorkshire. Andrew will share stories on his year in office and showcase inspiring community organisations using music to transform lives, with performances from Dishforth Military Choir and soprano Bibi Heal. Enjoy drinks and canapés as we celebrate the power of music, local giving through Two Ridings, and the people making a difference across North Yorkshire.
The grants team in your community
WEDNESDAY 25th March 2026 10am – 12.30pm
Ryedale Special Families, Outgang Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7JA
Join our grants team as they travel across the region, meeting local organisations and communities to share funding opportunities, advice, and updates.
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
Two Ridings Learn & Share Drop-In
TUESDAY 5th May 2026 10am
Focus topic: Using social media
Get simple, practical advice on how to use social media effectively, connect with supporters, and share your story.
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 3rd June 2026 2pm
Focus topic: Funding for non-charity groups: CICs, CBSs, and others
A session for community groups that aren’t registered charities – learn what funding is available and how to access it
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 7th July 2026 10am
Focus topic: Reporting back to us
Understand why we ask for reports at the end of a project, what they’re looking for, and how it can help you.
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 5th August 2026 2pm
Focus topic: Demystifying the Grant process
We will take you through grant process, from applying to being awarded, including what happens behind the scenes.
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 1st September 2026 10am
Focus topic: Sources of funding and support
Explore alternative funding options and support available.
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 7th October 2026 2pm
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
TUESDAY 3rd November 2026 10am
Focus topic: Organisational Development Fund 
An introduction to the Organisational Development Fund opening soon. Find out who it’s for, how it works, and how to apply.
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 2nd December 2026 2pm
Focus topic: Looking ahead to 2027
Join us to reflect on the challenges of 2026 and explore what might be coming up in 2027.
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