The Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation provides direct support to young people, and projects helping those young people, across the region.

To date the Foundation has raised in excess of £1.5m. The Foundation’s activities also include holding the annual Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards which mark the achievements of young people in the region.

GRANTS

The Foundation makes a number of grants each year to individuals, groups or organisations throughout the region.

GALA DINNER

Next year’s Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards takes place on Thursday 13th November 2025. Book your tickets here.

LATEST NEWS

NEW TRUSTEES FOR YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS CHARITY

The Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation which supports young people and organisations working with them across the region has appointed three new trustees. Joining the Board are Jan Fletcher OBE, Dipesh Mistry and Fiona Robinson. The Foundation makes grants to...

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JOY FOR STUDENTS WITH ELLAND ROAD VISIT

Two students from Henshaws Specialist College in Harrogate and their families were treated to a VIP visit to watch Leeds United play at Elland Road on Sunday, thanks to the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation. The students, Jack and Morgan, were on hand to see Leeds...

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MARTIN GERRARD

MARTIN GERRARD

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of our Treasurer, Trustee and good friend Martin Gerrard. Martin was a stalwart of the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation and many of those of you who attended our Gala Dinners or launches will have met...

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