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 SINGLE FOR RORY
It's been great to hear from our 2012 Achievement in the Arts Winner, Rory Hoy. He's just let us know that his first single of 2016 is out today. The tune is called “Step Into The Sun” and it features the wonderful soulful vocal talent of South Africa’s Lu Chase. If...
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 24TH YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS AWARDS
The search for Yorkshire’s brightest and bravest young people in 2016 got off to a flying start with the launch of the Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards, sponsored by McCormicks Solicitors of Harrogate. The 24th Awards will recognise the achievements of...
NOMINATIONS OPEN AS YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS AWARDS REACH QUARTER CENTURY
Nominations for the 25th Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards opened today with an appeal from the Chairman for entries from across the region to mark the event’s silver anniversary. The Awards, sponsored by McCormicks Solicitors of Harrogate, mark the achievements of...
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 23Rd YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS AWARDS
The annual search for Yorkshire’s brightest and bravest young people has begun with the launch of the 2015 Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards, sponsored by McCormicks Solicitors of Harrogate. The 23rd Awards will recognise the achievements of outstanding young people in...
YOUNG ATHLETE WINS SUPPORT FROM YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION
A young athlete from Cononley near Skipton has received a grant for coaching from the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation. Jessica Mayho, 23, competes internationally in the women’s hammer and is aiming to qualify for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. She has...
FIVE-A-SIDE FUNDS
Christine Talbot with Jason Huglin of BHH Hawks, Senior Player of the Tournament The Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation was the beneficiary of an intra-communal five-a-side football tournament held at Leeds Grammar School in January.Trustees Christine Talbot and...
WHISTLE STOP TOUR AS PREMIER LEAGUE REFEREES RAISE FUNDS FOR CHARITY
Premier League referees Jon Moss and Martin Atkinson are taking their pre-season training to the next level as they hit the road to raise funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal and the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation. The match officials have launched the...
THREE WHEELS FOR BAILA THANKS TO YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION GRANT
A six-year-old Leeds girl has a new tricycle to help with her mobility, thanks to a grant from the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation. Baila Lester was born with a rare combination of two disabilities, both of which affect her mobility, and has undergone numerous...
YYAF NEWSLETTER
Meet our 2015 Award Winners and read all the latest news from the Foundation. Click here to download the latest newsletter
ANOTHER GREAT NIGHT FOR PREVIOUS WINNERS
Fantastic news that the winners at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year event included no fewer than three of our own Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards holders!Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield, who won the Achievement in Sport Award in 2007, was runner-up to winner...