Community organisations can get free help to access funding opportunities using a new and improved online portal.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council's revamped East Riding 4 Community (ER4C) website is available to all voluntary and community sector groups, as well as social enterprises in the region.
Local organisations can search for government, lottery, and charitable trust funding, access valuable advice and support, and learn from funding events and local success stories.
Councillor Leo Hammond, cabinet member for communities, said, "We are committed to empowering local communities and building supporting the voluntary and community sector.
"By providing free access to ER4C, the council is helping local organisations to identify and secure funding that can help them achieve their objectives and deliver good outcomes for residents in the East Riding."
The upgraded ER4C platform offers:
- a contemporary and user-friendly appearance;
- embedded hints and tips, including "how to" videos;
- improved search for better results.
Any East Riding resident can set up a free account by visiting the portal at eryc.link/er4c
In addition to supporting voluntary and community sector groups, the council also offers the East Riding 4 Business (ER4B) platform, providing local businesses with free information on funding opportunities, as well as other advice and support. Visit eryc.link/er4b for more information.
The council's regeneration and funding team will be on hand to help organisations access the ER4C and ER4B funding portals at a series of drop-in events hosted the HEY Smile Foundation. The events are taking place from 11am-2pm on the following Thursdays:
- 12 October: Hessle Memorial Hall, Salisbury Street, Hessle
- 9 November: Blackburn Leisure, Brough
- 23 November: St Nicholas Parish Hall, Newbegin, Hornsea
- 7 December: Pocklington Rugby Club, Burnby Lane, Pocklington
Please note, the previously advertised event in Wetwang on October 26 has been cancelled.
ER4B is part of a comprehensive range of services the council offers start-up and established businesses, as well as inward investors. For more details, visit Invest East Yorkshire.
