Whitby Funding Fair

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 community groups strengthen funding applications, build valuable connections and learn directly from funders and funding experts.

It's a great way to meet funders, gain insider tips and discover new funding opportunities all in one place.

What to expect:

• Chat with local, regional and national funders

• Network with other Whitby-based community groups 

• Learn practical tips and insights through short, interactive sessions

• Explore funding opportunities and support available through IDOX, our free funding portal.

Funders attending include: Two Ridings Community Foundation, BBC Children in Need, North Yorkshire Council and The Woodsmith Foundation, with more to be confirmed.

Drop in between 10am and 3pm to: 

• Chat directly with local, regional and national funders 

• Network with other Whitby-based groups 

• Learn practical tips and insights through short, interactive sessions. 
  

About the interactive sessions: 

• Two Ridings Community Foundation - tips for applying to the Two Ridings Community Foundation 

• Community First Yorkshire – how to evidence the need for your project

• Woodsmith Foundation - The Funder's Perspective: what happens after you hit 'submit'? 
  

Whether you’re new to fundraising or looking to strengthen future bids, the Whitby Funding Fair offers practical support, useful connections and expert insight – all under one roof. 

There's no need to book but it is helpful if you do, so we know how many people to expect.