Youngsters at a Leeds special school will be able to make the most of the spring and summer this year, thanks to a grant from the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation.John Jamieson School in Oakwood caters for more than 230 pupils aged from three to 19, all of who...
Launching the 2019 Awards are, from left, Maisie Catt, Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation Vice Chairman Richard Stroud and Cameron Osburn. The search has begun for nominations for the Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards with the launch of the 27th annual event.The...
With great regret we have taken the decision to cancel the 2020 Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards due to the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic. We would like to thank everyone for their tremendous support and we plan to return with an even bigger and better event in...
Premier League referee and Foundation supporter, Martin Atkinson, is swapping his whistle for wheels this summer as he embarks on an epic 1700 mile cycle from England to Russia for the World Cup.Martin will be flanked by fellow riders Mike Tomlinson and Darren Clark,...
A leading North Yorkshire businessman has been appointed as a Trustee of the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation, which raises funds for young people across the region.Martin Gerrard, who was named Harrogate Business Personality of the Year earlier this year, has...
Fifty-five children living in extreme poverty in Dewsbury may sleep more soundly this Christmas thanks to a grant from the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation.The grant will benefit children living without a bed by providing a bed bundle, made up of a brand new bed,...
Following the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation’s support of St Michael’s Hospice Just ‘B’ children’s bereavement support service this year They wanted to share Katie’s story. Katie has had support over the past year following the death of her...
A promising young snooker player has been given a grant by the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation.Fifteen-year-old Aimee Benn, of Burley-in-Wharfedale, began playing thanks to a free ten-week course in the game which was being offered in Menston by the Paul Hunter...
We’ve received a lovely update from Carers Resource who received a grant to help support young carers in the community, here’s what they had to say….Summer is nearly over and our young carers are back at school. I wanted to get in touch to say how...
Simon Mackaness, Josh Warrington and Peter McCormick Seven young people who help to make Yorkshire a better place were recognised for their talent and determination at the 27th Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards at Leeds United’s Centenary Pavilion. Undefeated Leeds...
