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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 ...

Nine new grants bring fresh energy to wellbeing and community life on the North Yorkshire coast

February 3, 2026

There’s a quiet but powerful shift happening along the North Yorkshire coast. From Scarborough to Whitby, Filey ...

Struggling to manage your trust? Two Ridings can help

January 26, 2026

If your trust is finding it hard to spend its income, or if trustees want to step down but can’t find replace ...

£126,770 awarded through the Bettys & Taylors Group Community Fund

January 19, 2026

We are delighted to share that the latest round of the Bettys & Taylors Group Community Fund has distributed £126,7 ...

QFUTURES Community Fund opens a new round, now across two regions

In Spring 2025, we launched our partnership with rural broadband provider Quickline to create the QFUTURES Com ...

2026 here we come, and some reflections on 2025

December 11, 2025

As we step into a new year, there is always a sense of possibility. And while 2025 brought its share of challenges for c ...

A legacy of giving: Foyle Foundation major donation to support Yorkshire communities

At Two Ridings, we know that small charities and grassroots groups are the beating heart of our communities. They’re t ...

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 ...

20 organisations that provide vital support to local people in Hull received funding from the Hull Community Fund

December 8, 2025

Twenty organisations across Hull have received funding from the Hull Community Fund in its second round since launching ...

Join us for a fun Barn Dance fundraiser on 6th February!

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 ...

Over £75,000 distributed across Selby District through the Heart of Yorkshire fund in 2025

December 2, 2025

The Heart of Yorkshire Fund supports community groups throughout the former Selby District that uplift communities by ad ...

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 ...

Over £33,476 distributed to projects supporting women across North Yorkshire

November 10, 2025

The Two Ridings Women in Business network recently came together to award over £33,476 in grants to a variety of projec ...

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 ...

QFUTURES Community Fund invests £63,750 in digital skills across North and East Yorkshire

October 14, 2025

Thanks to a partnership with rural broadband provider Quickline, the QFUTURES Community Fund has awarded £63,750 to co ...

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 ...

THE LOCAL FUND supports 17 community groups across the Harrogate district by distributing £37,473

September 23, 2025

THE LOCAL FUND for the Harrogate District has recently allocated over £37,000 to support 17 community organisations, he ...

Understanding the changing needs, challenges and opportunities across North & East Yorkshire

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 ...

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 ...

£24,072 distributed to local organisations in Nidderdale and the surrounding area

The Nidderdale Plus Community Fund provides a sustainable source of funding for local charitable activity in Nidderdale ...

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 ...

HEY Confident Futures celebrates five incredible years of nurturing connected, collaborative, generous leaders across Hull & East Yorkshire

July 21, 2025

Last week, something special happened at Hull Truck Theatre. Leaders from across Hull and East Yorkshire came together t ...