Give Back to York
WEDNESDAY 13th May 2026 10am
St Sampson Centre, Church Street, York, YO1 8BE
Come and meet the community projects strengthening our city’s wellbeing, equality and resilience, and discover the power of community-led funding shaped by York people.
Celebrate York Community Fund’s second round awarding £145,300 to 48 remarkable groups:
- Hear powerful stories
- Take part in round-table discussions about the state of our communities
- Connect with like-minded York people and businesses
- Discover how you can be part of creating lasting change
The grants team in the community
THURSDAY 21st May 2026
Pavilions of Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8QZ
Join our 
grants team as they travel across the region, meeting local organisations and communities to share funding opportunities, advice and updates.
Hosted by Community First Yorkshire, the Create 26 Conference is aimed at the voluntary and community sector in North Yorkshire, focusing on leadership, collaboration and creativity.
Find out more about the conference
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