Welcome to Up for Funding

Looking for funding? You've come to the right place.

By registering or using this incredible funding portal you are now increasing your chances of securing funding for your projects.

Whether you are looking for project specific funding or core costs this service will deliver. With real time funding opportunities, you're guaranteed to identify funders for all projects.

You can now browse the wide range of grants available to your VCSE organisation 

It will even send you tailored email updates to alert you to funding opportunities, new grants and re-opening grants automatically received in your inbox

Users of this service have declared nearly £200,000 of successful grant applications. If you have secured funding via this service please let us know when you receive a short survey.

Training webinar on how to use this service

If you would like to understand how to use this service and maximise it's potential, training will be taking place.

This will be held via Teams on the 19th June at 5.30-6.30pm. If you would like to join this session please do so via the link below. Alternatively copy the link and paste it into your calendar so you don't miss the opportunity

Training Webinar 19th June at 5.30pm

 

 

 

 

Community support from Up For Yorkshire

Established in 1977 – our aim is simple – to enable the voluntary and community sector to grow and flourish,  whilst at the same time supporting an inclusive community for everyone.

We deliver a diverse combination of services and projects across the County.

Continually striving to support the development of new and established organisations, opportunities, and partnerships, we aim to address the needs of the community and to help fill gaps in service provision.

We love collaborating with others through our partnerships, research and development work, whilst also providing accessible and welcoming community spaces.

For more information please contact us

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Celebrate 50 years of Up For Yorkshire with The Fizz

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Come and celebrate 50 years of dedicated charity work with Up for Yorkshire and The Fizz at the fantastic Selby Abbey on Friday 20th November 2026. 

Prepare to boogie with iconic pop stars Cheryl Baker and Jay Aston from 1981 Eurovision Song Contest winning group Bucks Fizz, along with Matthew Pateman (Bad Boys Inc.) and Nikk Mager (Phixx).

With a string of over 20 hits under their belts, including their No. 1s ‘Land of Make Believe’, ‘My Camera Never Lies’ and, of course, ‘Making Your Mind Up’, The Fizz continue to astound their audiences with their vocal prowess and superb entertainment value.

£40 ticket price contributes towards our £50k for 50 years fundraiser and will include: 

-Entry to the event with unreserved seating 

-A welcome drink of Buck’s Fizz The guarantee of an unforgettable night!  

This concert will be the charity fundraiser of the year, celebrating our last 50 years and sending us into the future with a fizz!

£149,837 in funding secured for our High Street Vibrancy Project

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We’re delighted to announce we have secured £149,837 in new funding from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authorityand the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, as part of the Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund. This funding will further develop our Shop for the Future project. In addition, we’ve been allocated £10,000 from Drax Group UK, to contribute to it too!

Take part in training with CEO Chris

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Create 26 is a future-focused conference for North Yorkshire’s voluntary and community sector and our CEO, Chris, is leading a session at it. Human‑centred leadership is one of the most impactful approaches for today’s VCSE organisations. 'Me, Myself and I' with Chris is a deep dive into personal leadership style and impact. If you’re committed to leading with intention and empathy, this session is for you! Book here

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Volunteer with us

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We are always in need of volunteers to work across our projects. At the moment, we are in particular need of Community Transport Drivers. Find out more here.