Cash hub opens in Hedon
A new cash hub has been opened in Hedon, on Tuesday 24 February, above Hedon Library. The hub is operated by Cash Access UK, the organisation set up to protect nationwide access to cash. The hub offers a counter service…
Devan
KFC Youth Foundation Opens 2026 Community Grants for Youth Organisations
The KFC Youth Foundation has launched its 2026 Community Grants Programme, inviting youth-focused charities and community interest companies across the UK to apply for funding to support young people aged 11–25. The Foundation’s grants aim to help grassroots organisations create…
Government Expands Free AI Skills Training to 10 Million Workers
Every adult in the UK can now access free, industry-designed AI courses through the government’s AI Skills Hub, as part of a major drive to upskill 10 million workers this decade. The short online courses – some taking under 20…
DadFest will return to East Riding of Yorkshire this year
DadFest is returning to South Cliff Holiday Park, Bridlington, this May after a successful event last year. Organised in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Rewilding Youth, DadFest is a unique ‘Festival of Fatherhood’, offering a weekend full…
Children’s MARS Board Communication
Children’s MARS Board Communication Recent learning from events and feedback have highlighted that staff across the partnership would greatly value hearing more about the roles, responsibilities and contributions of other agencies. In response to this, we have put together a…
Open 4 Community Newsletter 21 February 2026
Funding alerts and news for the VCSE sector Funding news Registering for the funding news service ensures you are kept up to date with the latest funding news. The following news articles have been published in the last week.…
NEW: easyfundraising Impact Fund : 20 x £500 unrestricted grants
The new easyfundraising Impact Fund is now open with 20 unrestricted grants of £500 for UK not-for-profit organisations to help them continue or enhance their work. The grant is unrestricted, so it can be used wherever the money is needed…
Help charities you care about get funding in 2026
Your nomination could help a charity you love receive a £1,000 donation. And it takes less than a minute to submit. Every nomination counts. Every one increases their chances. Charities Encouraged to Get Nominated in Movement for Good £1,000 Draws…
Which? Scam Alerts – 19/02/2026
Scam Alerts How to spot a WhatsApp scam Messages promoting a sham service called ‘WhatsApp Gold’ are recirculating. This scam claims to offer special features to users that can be unlocked by clicking a link – instead the link leads…
“Smile Soup” to Bridlington to Fund Local Ideas That Make a Difference
A new community event in Bridlington is setting out to prove that something as simple as a bowl of soup can spark big change. The HEY Smile Foundation is launching “Smile Soup – Sharing Opportunities, Unlocking Potential, a community micro-granting…