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
This year’s Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards takes place on Thursday 14th November 2024. Book your tickets here.
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...
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...
BRIGHTER PLAY THANKS TO GRANT FROM YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION
Youngsters at a Ripon primary school for children with special educational needs have a revitalised playground, thanks to a grant from the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation. Mowbray School in Ripon has 55 students with a range of different SEN needs. Pastoral...
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...
CELEBRATING YORKSHIRE’S FINEST YOUNG PEOPLE
A talented footballer, a young woman who is fighting back after a catastrophic road accident and a Commonwealth Gold medallist were among seven young people who have gone above and beyond and were recognised at the 28th Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards,...
FULL STEAM AHEAD THANKS TO FOUNDATION GRANT
A South Yorkshire charity which provides day and residential canal and river experiences for the most disadvantaged groups in the region has benefitted from a grant from the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation. The Sheffield-based Ethel Trust works with young people...
2024 LAUNCH- MORE PICTURES
HELP FOR GRIEVING YOUNGSTERS
. A service which supports children and young people who have been bereaved has been given a boost with a grant from the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation. Just ‘B’ is run by Saint Michael’s Hospice in Harrogate and provides expert emotional wellbeing and...
MAKING MUSIC GO FURTHER
Young people looking for experience in the arts and music are to benefit from a grant from the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation. The Foundation is helping to fund the Leeds Producer Forum organised by MAP Charity, which works with young people who are at...
30th ANNUAL AWARDS LAUNCHED
The search for Yorkshire’s finest young people began last night with the launch of the 30th annual Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards. The Awards, sponsored by McCormicks Solicitors of Harrogate, mark the achievements of outstanding young people aged under 35 from...