Two Ridings Community Foundation

🌤️⛰️ A windy weekend adventure!

Sarah and Katherine from our Grants Team swapped funding applications for walking boots last weekend and took on Pen-y-Ghent.

There was sunshine, spectacular views, plenty of wind, some low cloud and, at one point, a lot of rain. Thankfully, spirits remained high (helped in no small part by lunch, see happy photo below!).

One of the highlights was a visit to Hull Pot, where they found themselves fascinated by the wonderfully quirky hydrology of the Yorkshire Dales' karst landscape. They were convinced a sinkhole part way up Hull Pot Beck was sending water to a waterfall halfway down the wall of the Pot, rather than where you'd expect the stream to enter. Apparently, nature doesn't always follow the obvious route!

A great day out, even if Pen-y-Ghent definitely lived up to its reputation as the "Hill of the Winds"!

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The Randal Foundation Fund is proud to support LEVELS and their Ladies That Lunch sessions, which bring women together to share food, friendship, and build confidence in a relaxed and supportive setting.

To explore all the organisations supported by the Randal Foundation Fund, read more here 👉 https://bit.ly/4bihIZ4

📢 There is still time to apply!

We're looking for a Grants Administrator to join the Two Ridings Community Foundation team, with applications closing at 9am on Monday 5 October 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in helping funding reach charities, community groups and grassroots projects across North and East Yorkshire.

As Grants Administrator, you'll support the full grants process, from assisting applicants and maintaining records to carrying out due diligence, monitoring funded projects and contributing to grant assessments.

If you're organised, enjoy working with people and want a career that makes a real difference to local communities, we'd love to hear from you.

👇 Find out more and apply: https://tworidingscf.org.uk/vacancies/

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Earlier this month, the Two Ridings team had a great day at the Hull Funding & Finance Fair.

We were wearing several hats throughout the day, but all with the same goal: helping local organisations access the support they need to make a difference.

Thomas and Sarah spent the day on our stand chatting with community groups about funding opportunities and connecting with fellow funders. Our CEO, Celia, also joined panel discussions, sharing reflections on the opportunities and challenges facing the sector, from the wider political landscape to the importance of community support, good governance and long-term sustainability.

Meanwhile, Anna was out and about in her new role with HEY Confident Futures, catching up with familiar faces and making new connections.

One of the highlights was hearing from organisations we've supported, including Bora Shabaa and The Peel Project, about the impact funding has had in their communities. Those conversations are always a powerful reminder of why we do what we do.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to share their ideas, challenges and successes with us.

🚨 The York Community Fund closes in two weeks 🚨

This fund supports vibrant and purposeful community action that strengthens the wellbeing of people who call York home. It focuses on projects that respond to local needs in the cost of living, climate action, human rights and health.

Expressions of Interest for the larger Connect and Grow grants are now closed. Applications for the Micro Grants remain open.

⭐️ You can apply for up to £1,000 to be used over twelve months. The deadline is noon on Monday 12 October 2026.

👉 Learn more and apply https://bit.ly/4d1Pulj

Have you had a chance to read our September newsletter?

Inside this month’s newsletter, you can read about what we've funded recently and our open funds.

Read here 👉https://mailchi.mp/tworidingscf.org.uk/september-26-newsletter

Leaders from across Hull and East Yorkshire came together last week for a Walk and Talk at Bridgehead in Hessle; it was part of HEY Confident Futures’ monthly Connect and Collaborate session.

The group spent time getting to know each other, sharing what they’re working on, and talking about the realities of leading in our VCSE communities. It was simply a space to connect, swap ideas and explore where collaboration might be useful.

HEY Confident Futures is a free leadership network for anyone working in the voluntary, community or social enterprise sector in Hull and East Yorkshire. It’s a place to meet people, build confidence and feel part of a wider community of leaders.

If you’re involved in charity, community or creative work and haven’t joined yet, now’s a good time.

Membership is free and takes two minutes.
👉https://confidentfutures.co.uk/signin?next=https:%2F%2Fconfidentfutures.co.uk%2Fevents%2Fignite-a-celebration-of-leadership

Welcome, Ardent Financial Planning!

We're delighted to be working in partnership with Ardent Financial Planning to support local people and communities across our region.

The best partnerships start with shared values, and we're excited to work together to make a lasting difference. We share a belief in planning for the future, investing in local communities, and helping people thrive.

Thank you for choosing to support our work across York & North Yorkshire and Hull & East Yorkshire. We look forward to celebrating the impact we can create together.

THE LOCAL FUND for the Harrogate District recently allocated over 89,000 to support 19 charitable community organisations, ensuring they can continue to provide essential services to local people across the Harrogate district.

Find out about the organisations that were awarded funding 👉 https://bit.ly/3UJ73lJ