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A Tea-riffic day out at Yorkshire Tea
July 20, 2026
When you’re a self-confessed Yorkshire Tea enthusiast, an invitation to visit the Yorkshire Tea factory is an oppo ...
£25 million invested in our communities
July 15, 2026
We are delighted to have reached a significant milestone here at Two Ridings, £25 million awarded to community groups a ...
Out and about with the High Sheriffs of North Yorkshire and East Riding
June 23, 2026
Recent visits that Bec and Esther have taken with the High Sheriffs of North Yorkshire and the East Riding have highligh ...
Celebrating the York Community Fund, an evening of collaboration and local action
May 20, 2026
Last week, St Sampson’s Centre was filled with the kind of warmth and generosity that makes York such a special place ...
Walking, talking and taking time together on our wellbeing day
May 19, 2026
Once a year, our small but mighty team of eleven comes together for something we all value, our wellbeing day. The team ...
Two Ridings becomes Good Business Charter accredited
May 14, 2026
Two Ridings has recently become accredited by the Good Business Charter. This is something that feels less like a change ...
A warm Spring welcome to the next High Sheriff of North Yorkshire
February 26, 2026
Earlier this week, Celia and Bec had the real pleasure of visiting Coverham Abbey, the perfect setting for an inspiring ...
The magic when community shows up
February 11, 2026
The impact of our Nidderdale Drop-In When the Grants Team headed out on tour to Nidderdale Plus’s office in Pateley Br ...
What a night! Our first ever Barn Dance raises over £12,000 for brilliant community organisations
February 10, 2026
Yee-ha! Last week, the De Grey Rooms in York came alive for our very first Barn Dance fundraiser, a wonderful way to cel ...
QFUTURES Community Fund opens a new round, now across two regions
January 19, 2026
In Spring 2025, we launched our partnership with rural broadband provider Quickline to create the QFUTURES Com ...
Celebrating 25 Years of community impact, told by the voices that matter most
October 13, 2025
This year is a big one for us at Two Ridings Community Foundation. We’re celebrating 25 years of supporting grassroots ...
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 ...
Two Ridings Community Foundation Achieves UKCF Quality Accreditation
August 19, 2025
We are delighted to share that Two Ridings Community Foundation has successfully met the standards for the sixth round o ...
Meet our five new trustees supporting us as we enter out next chapter
July 28, 2025
We are delighted to introduce five new trustees to the Two Ridings board. These trustees bring a wide range of experienc ...
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 ...
Igniting Impact at Humber Business Week – Hull’s new era of funding and leadership
June 3, 2025
Recently at Humber Business Week, we witnessed something special, a powerful reminder of how nearly £1 million in chari ...
Poetry, community and a whole lot of heart at the Give Back to York event
May 6, 2025
It’s not every day that a man in his 80s steals the show at a celebratory community event, but Tony, from the Y ...
Join Two Ridings as a trustee and make a difference across the region
April 28, 2025
Have you been thinking about how you could make a real difference in your community, but aren’t sure where to start? M ...
Celebrating the Heart of Yorkshire fund and the incredible community organisations making a difference
April 8, 2025
Last week, we gathered at the beautiful Selby Abbey to celebrate the amazing community groups that have been supported b ...
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 ...
The Power of Giving: Hull’s £950K Story at Humber Business Week
March 19, 2025
On Tuesday 3rd June 2025, business leaders, community champions, and changemakers are invited to join us at MKM Stadium ...
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 ...
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 ( ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...