The Woodsmith Foundation has welcomed Mabel Mundy as its new Grants and Programmes Officer through The Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine programme, bringing fresh talent into a role that supports community-focused grant making across the region.

A community space has launched at Dormanstown Primary School, giving local families a warm, welcoming hub designed to bring people together and make everyday support easier to access.

A £5,000 Community Grant from the Woodsmith Foundation is supporting ten visiting Wag Teams across Redcar and Cleveland, bringing canine companionship, comfort and friendship to older people experiencing loneliness.

Community groups across the borough of Redcar & Cleveland, the former borough of Scarborough and the North York Moors National Park are being given a welcome boost this year as the Woodsmith Foundation launches its brand‑new Small Grants for Everyday Essentials and Activities.

Young people in Scarborough are being given a second chance at education thanks to grant funding from the Woodsmith Foundation.

Whitby local and long-time youth advocate Mark Bruce is leading a new Whitby-based project to improve the youth provision across the town, aiming to increase opportunities for young people and reduce antisocial behaviour. Through a newly funded Woodsmith Foundation post, and with support from North Yorkshire Youth, Mark will unite public and private sector partners, acting as a community connector to lay the groundwork for stronger youth engagement in Whitby.

Community groups, charities, and talented young people have all benefited from grant funding from the Woodsmith Foundation since the start of this year.

Thanks to the amazing support of our Community Connector, Helen Kennedy, and the dedication of a group of local residents, the Good Life Community Garden has grown into something really special! 🥳🌻

Sparks offers support to people living in one of the most deprived areas in the country to improve their lives. We were proud to support their connection sessions with a grant of £10,000.

We're proud to have supported the critical work of Leo's Neonatal - helping people access bereavement support when urgently required.

The Whitby Lobster Hatchery is set to expand thanks to a donation of £95,000 from the Woodsmith Foundation that will allow them to expand their team and cover some of their running costs.