Two Ridings, the regional grant maker and trusted community foundation for local giving in North & East Yorkshire, said farewell to Jan Garrill at an upbeat event last night and welcomed Celia McKeon as the new Chief Executive.
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Baker crowns her career with gem of a cake for Daisy Appeal
A creative cake baker crowned her achievements over the years with a special Coronation treat made to mark the royal milestone and to support a regional charity.
Continue readingBest options for attracting a cash offer for your home
When selling a property, most people favour cash offers if they can get them. The reasons for this are relatively self-explanatory; a faster and more straightforward sales process, lower transaction costs (mortgage lenders are typically absent), and fewer risks.
Continue readingMen In Sheds Hull wins £5,000 grant after employees vote in John Good Group’s Grants for Good Fund
Men in Sheds Hull, a charity working to reduce social isolation for older men, has won £5,000 of unrestricted funds from the John Good Group’s highly competitive Grants for Good Fund. The growing charity beat over 400 entries to be shortlisted in the top five, before capturing the hearts of John Good Group employees to attract the most votes.
Continue readingOver £5,500 raised for educational charity, Run With It, to help fund future growth
A charity which focuses on raising the levels of literacy and numeracy across Hull and East Yorkshire has raised over £5,500 to help fund its expansion.
Continue readingCreative ideas to make your space light and airy
A bright and airy living space can make you feel more comfortable and energised compared to a darker home.
Continue readingHull business shortlisted for North East, Yorkshire & the Humber StartUp Award
The StartUp Awards have been launched to recognise the booming startup scene across the UK, which has accelerated since the 2019 pandemic. Over 800,000 new businesses were founded in the UK since 2021, a 4.3% increase from the year before.
Continue readingGardeners help fundraise for an amazing cause with Cottingham Open Gardens
This summer sees the return of Cottingham Open Gardens as budding gardeners within the Cottingham area collaborate to raise vital funds for Dove House Hospice.
Continue readingRun With It charity announces new Chair
A charity which provides educational support for young people across East Yorkshire is delighted to announce the appointment of Shaun Watts as its new Chair.
Continue readingLocal charity Dyslexia Sparks opens new centre
Dyslexia Sparks – Hull and East Yorkshire’s only registered charity for dyslexia – officially opened their new centre in Hessle on Saturday 22 April.
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