Transforming communities together: The impact of your giving
December 10, 2025
In 2024/25 Two Ridings distributed £2.4m in the form of 509 grants to community groups throughout North and East Yorksh ...
Join us for a fun Barn Dance fundraiser on 6th February!
December 8, 2025
In February, We’re throwing a bit of a party— and you’re invited! On Friday 6th February, at 7pm, we’re taking o ...
Funding Opportunity: Support to help rural community groups grow stronger
December 4, 2025
We know that community groups are the backbone of life in North and East Yorkshire — creating welcoming spaces, tackli ...
Harrogate celebration highlights £37,000 awarded to 17 community groups through THE LOCAL FUND
November 17, 2025
Recently, Artizan café in Harrogate buzzed with warmth and gratitude as community leaders, donors, and grassroots champ ...
Two Ridings and The Randal Foundation unite to tackle poverty and inequality in Hull
November 6, 2025
Hull is a city with grit, heart and resilience. It’s a place where neighbours still look out for one another, where co ...
A night to remember: Celebrating 25 years of community, connection and powerful change
October 2, 2025
Last night, York Art Gallery sparkled with joy, laughter, and a few heartfelt tears as over 100 guests gathered with the ...
Understanding the changing needs, challenges and opportunities across North & East Yorkshire
September 23, 2025
As part of our 5-year plan preparation, Two Ridings contacted hundreds of community organisations across our region to g ...
Leaving a legacy that stays local
September 11, 2025
When we think about leaving a legacy, it’s often about making a lasting difference – something that reflects who ...
Shaping a stronger York together
August 26, 2025
Learning from our recent participatory process for York Community Fund York Community Fund opened for the second year ru ...
Ripples of connection & waves of community spirit in Scarborough
June 30, 2025
What a joy it was to be in Scarborough, celebrating the amazing community organisations that are making a real differenc ...
Celebrating 25 Years of Impact – And Funding the Future Together
June 25, 2025
In 2000, a new community foundation was founded in North Yorkshire and York with a simple but powerful belief: grassroot ...
Philanthropy and the Ripple Effect: Why thoughtful giving really matters
June 12, 2025
Two Ridings recently had the pleasure of speaking at an event at Scampston Hall hosted by Investment Management Company ...
A Transformational Gift for Harrogate’s Future: £1 Million Commitment to THE LOCAL FUND
May 29, 2025
Two Ridings are thrilled to share some truly inspiring news—a remarkable act of generosity that will change lives in H ...
Empowering communities across North and East Yorkshire with the QFUTURES Community Fund
May 8, 2025
We’re excited to announce a new partnership between rural broadband provider Quickline and Two Ridings Community Found ...
The High Sheriff’s Awards championing support for children in North Yorkshire
March 27, 2025
Dr. Ruth Smith, the High Sheriff of North Yorkshire, dedicated her year in office to making a lasting difference for chi ...
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 ...
£39,327 distributed across Hull to support people and communities affected by the August riots
December 11, 2024
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...