Two Ridings becomes Good Business Charter accredited
Bec Horner, Two Ridings with entrepreneur and philanthropist Julian Richer, founder of the Good Business Charter
Two Ridings has recently become accredited by the Good Business Charter. This is something that feels less like a change, and more like putting a name to what we already stand for. The Charter celebrates organisations that treat people fairly, act ethically and take responsibility for their impact. And that is what we are all about.
Why it fits us so well
The Good Business Charter’s principles mirror how we work every day:
- Real Living Wage — a standard we already maintain.
- Fair contracts and compassionate working practices — woven into our culture.
- Well-being and employee voice —central to how we work together as a small, collaborative team.
- EDI — central to our grant making and organisational values.
- Environmental responsibility — reflected in our climate-aware funding and our funder commitment on climate change.
- Stakeholder commitment — shaped by the voices of the communities and partners we serve.
- Ethical sourcing and prompt payment — because treating people fairly is always important to us..
These aren’t new commitments for us, they’re simply who we are.
Why accreditation matters
York leads the UK in Good Business Charter members, from Aviva to York Foodbank, Spark, JRF, City of York Council, and more. The city is aiming to become the first Good Business Charter City, and we’re excited to stand alongside organisations that share our ethos.
Joining the Charter connects us with others across the region who believe in doing business, and doing good, with integrity. It opens doors for collaboration and shared learning that strengthens our work and amplifies community-led impact. All of this intertwines with our new 5-year plan.
A natural next step
Two Ridings Community Foundation exists to champion fairness, strengthen communities and support people who are too often unheard. The Good Business Charter recognises organisations that do exactly that. Becoming accredited simply highlights the ethical, people-first approach we already take.
Find out more about the Good Business Charter
