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

This year’s Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards takes place on Thursday 14th November 2024. Book your tickets here.

LATEST NEWS

LAUNCH OF 2023 YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS AWARDS

  Winners from previous years gathered in Harrogate to launch the 2023 Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards on Thursday 18 May. ​The Awards, sponsored by McCormicks Solicitors of Harrogate and celebrating their 30th anniversary, mark the achievements of outstanding...

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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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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,...

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FULL STEAM AHEAD THANKS TO FOUNDATION GRANT

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...

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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...

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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...

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