Two Ridings Community Foundation

The foundation funds a broad range of work through its grant programmes. The Small Grants Fund supports core costs, project delivery, capital works, equipment, training, and events. The Community First Prime Opportunities Fund targets projects that enable children and young people in areas of significant disadvantage to maximise their potential. The Clean Air Solar Farm Community Benefit Fund supports educational, community, environmental, and energy efficiency projects in Beverley, Cottingham, and Hutton Cranswick. Across all programmes, priority is given to organisations that support those who are most disadvantaged, either because they are based in an area of disadvantage or because they work with a community disadvantaged for other reasons. Work that addresses needs identified by local people is also prioritised.

Eligible organisations include registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, community interest companies, community groups, social enterprises, and other not-for-profit entities. Individuals and private businesses are not eligible. The foundation gives priority to organisations that support the most disadvantaged people, whether through their location or the communities they serve. There is no religious restriction. Applicants must be based and deliver their work within East Yorkshire, Hull, North Yorkshire, or York, with some programmes having more specific local areas.

The foundation does not fund faith-based activities, animal-related work, general appeals, sponsorship, national organisations or their affiliates, retrospective funding, work normally funded from statutory sources, political activities, loans, or work that does not directly benefit people in the area of benefit. Also excluded are organisations that mainly give funds to other organisations or individuals, and work normally undertaken by infrastructure organisations. Prize money, purchase of gifts, teacher training, and overseas trips are not supported.

Grants can be used for both project delivery and core costs, and can cover up to full project costs. Multi-year grants are available. No match funding is required. The foundation welcomes unsolicited applications and has a rolling programme for its Small Grants Fund, alongside other open programmes.