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.
Martin Gerrard
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...
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, sponsored by...
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
Jenna Collins, Head of Children and Young People and Helpline Services, receives the grant from Foundation Vice Chairman Richard Stroud. A service which supports children and young people who have been bereaved has been given a boost with a grant from the Yorkshire...
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 risk of...
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...
NEW TRUSTEE FOR FOUNDATION
Monday 8 April 2024 New Trustee Regan Seminaro The Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation which makes grants to young people across the region has a new Trustee, Regan Seminaro joins the charity’s Board of Trustees in the run-up to the 30th anniversary of the...
YORKSHIRE’S FINEST YOUNG PEOPLE SHINE AT AWARDS
Outstanding talent and incredible courage were the hallmarks of the winners of the 29th Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards, sponsored by McCormicks Solicitors. Halifax twins who have regular roles in leading soap Coronation Street, an up-and-coming Leeds United...
CALL GOES OUT FOR YOUNG ACHIEVERS
Young people from across Yorkshire will soon be having their successes recognised with the launch of 28th annual Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards. The Awards, sponsored by McCormicks Solicitors of Harrogate, mark the achievements of outstanding young people aged...