Woodsmith Foundation

19/08/2026

Some great creative workshops by Indie Revival CIC, funded by our Small Grants for Everyday Essentials & Activities.

Click on the post below to see their fab creations and learn more about the series ⬇️

17/08/2026

Amazing to see the impact of a 2025 Community Grant and wonderful to hear that the group will continue 💚

14/08/2026

Come and meet us at a funding fair!

Next month we'll be in Whitby for a funding fair hosted by Community First Yorkshire. Whether you've got questions about how we work, what grants you might be eligible for or how to give your application the best chance of success, come and have a chat with us.

We'll also be delivering an interactive session on The Funder's Perspective: what happens after you hit 'submit'.

📆 18th September
🕙 10am - 3pm
📍 Eastside Community Centre, YO22 4EA

More information ⤵️

Navigating the funding landscape can be challenging – but you don’t have to do it alone. The Whitby Funding Fair, hosted by Community First Yorkshire and Eastside Community Centre, is a free, friendly event designed to help local VCSE organisations and communi...

12/08/2026

Great photos and an amazing turnout at Whitby Running Club's Family Fun Run last weekend!

31/07/2026

The National Literacy Trust Yorkshire Coast are delivering free creative activities for families in Whitby, Filey and Eastfield, funded by our Community Grants 📚

The summer programme of interactive activities combines storytelling with craft and movement, for children aged 0-5 and 7-11.

Check out the post below for next week's schedule ⬇️

Next week, step into our summer of sport and stories!

Join us for free family activities celebrating stories, creativity and movement, with plenty of opportunities to get inspired - and maybe even show off a few dance moves along the way. Every child will get the chance to choose a free book to take home.

📍 Whitby Library - Monday 3 August
📍 Filey Library - Wednesday 5 August
📍 More Than Books, Eastfield - Friday 7 August

⏰ 10am – 11am
A story and craft session for children aged 0–5 and their families, inspired by Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae.
⏰ 11am – 1pm
Dance-themed creative activities for children aged 7–11.

From twirls and tango to hip-hop and happy dancing, we'll be exploring how stories can bring our favourite activities to life and help children discover even more about the things they love.

A huge thank you to Woodsmith Foundation for the generous grant that made these free sessions possible. 💙

23/07/2026

What could a group of friends do with £250?

Mark, our Youth Community Connector for Whitby, has been working with groups of young people towards completing The Key+ Challenge. For the Challenge, each group came up with an idea, made a project plan and presented it to a panel for the opportunity to receive funding.

Throughout the process Mark has supported the young people to work as a team, build confidence and develop valuable skills. We are delighted that all 5 groups were successful in securing funding. They delivered strong presentations and responded thoughtfully to the panel's questions.

A huge well done to the young people for working so hard together and supporting each other over the course of the project!

A shoutout to our fab panellists, Daisy Bringloe (North Yorkshire Youth), Chris Johnson (North Yorkshire Council) and Mabel Mundy (Woodsmith Foundation) who gave up their time to be part of this project.

➡️Learn more about Mark's work supporting young people in Whitby: https://www.woodsmithfoundation.org.uk/about

North Yorkshire Sport North Yorkshire Youth

21/07/2026

Come and meet us at Enhance Redcar and Cleveland's funding fair!

If you're interested in our grants, have questions about the application process or would just like to speak to us face-to-face, this is a great opportunity to say hello.

📆 September 24th
📍 Morning & afternoon spaces available

Full details and how to book your place ⬇️

Are you part of a community group or charity? Is your project looking for funding?

You won't want to miss this... Tickets are now OPEN for the Redcar Funders Fair 2026!

✅ Come and meet key local funders
✅ Bring your project ideas, get your questions answered
✅ Get valuable one-on-one advice
✅ Boost the chance of funding application success

This popular event had great feedback last year, and we plan to make it even better - with 10 funding organisations attending!

📅24 September 2026 - morning or afternoon sessions - choose what suits your schedule.
Venue: 25k Community Centre, Redcar

Book your morning session: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/enhance-redcar-and-cleveland-funders-fair-morning-session-tickets-1992826360289?aff=oddtdtcreator

OR

Book your afternoon session: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/enhance-redcar-and-cleveland-funders-fair-afternoon-session-tickets-1992826624078?aff=oddtdtcreator

15/07/2026

Are you applying for a Small Grant and keep getting stuck? Maybe you've got questions about the form or aren't sure if you're doing it right?

There's still time to sign up for our application support session in Whitby where you can sit down with us to fill our your Small Grant application and ask any questions along the way.

📍23rd July, 11am - 3pm
📍Eastside Community Centre, Whitby
📍By booking only

Email us at [email protected] to register your place!

Please note that these are only for applications for Woodsmith Foundation Small Grants for Everyday Essentials and Activities (£50-£2,000). If you are applying for a different grant please contact us at [email protected] or give Rebecca a ring on 07756395535.

09/07/2026

1 week left to sign up for our in-person application support sessions!

Join Rebecca and the team in Whitby to fill out your Small Grant application. There's no pressure to submit it on the day, but you'll have the opportunity to sit down with us and get real-time support on your application.

📍23rd July, 11am - 3pm
📍Eastside Community Centre, Whitby
📍Book by 16th July!

➡️Email us at [email protected] to register your place

Please note that these are only for applications for Small Grants for Everyday Essentials and Activities (£50-£2,000).

Is it your first time applying for funding? Or do you find forms difficult and keep getting stuck?

Join us for a relaxed support session where you can sit down with us, fill out your Small Grant application form and chat through your project!

📍23rd July, 11am - 3pm
📍Eastside Community Centre, Whitby
📍By booking only (no walk-ins)
📍Deadline for booking is 16th July

Email us at [email protected] to register your place!

Please note that these are only for applications for Small Grants for Everyday Essentials and Activities (£50-£2,000). If you are applying for a different grant please contact us at [email protected] or give Rebecca a ring on 07756395535.

We'll be holding a session in Scarborough in September; so keep an eye out for that announcement!

03/07/2026

Is it your first time applying for funding? Or do you find forms difficult and keep getting stuck?

Join us for a relaxed support session where you can sit down with us, fill out your Small Grant application form and chat through your project!

📍23rd July, 11am - 3pm
📍Eastside Community Centre, Whitby
📍By booking only (no walk-ins)
📍Deadline for booking is 16th July

Email us at [email protected] to register your place!

Please note that these are only for applications for Small Grants for Everyday Essentials and Activities (£50-£2,000). If you are applying for a different grant please contact us at [email protected] or give Rebecca a ring on 07756395535.

We'll be holding a session in Scarborough in September; so keep an eye out for that announcement!