North Yorkshire secured nearly £39 million over three years through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund, combining £22.3 million in government allocations with £16.1 million from additional sources. The funds were allocated to businesses, community groups, and infrastructure projects through grant schemes.
Impact metrics indicate that 1,031 jobs were created or safeguarded, 11,212 volunteer roles were supported, and 1,300 people were engaged in training or work experience. The funding also contributed to environmental initiatives, including 6,634 square metres of carbon-reducing technology installations.
More than 2,000 grants were awarded, supporting projects ranging from digital upgrades and IT systems to building renovations and renewable energy initiatives. Mashamshire Community Office received £145,000 to refurbish premises, install solar panels, improve accessibility, and expand staffing. The office supports nearly 100 local businesses and 100 community groups, handling over 16,500 annual enquiries.
Tourism benefited from an additional 235,000 visitors, strengthening the county’s £4 billion industry. Funding priorities focused on productivity, skills development, community support, placemaking, and carbon reduction.
The programme highlights opportunities for businesses and organisations to engage with publicly funded initiatives, leveraging grants to enhance workforce skills, operational capacity, and environmental performance. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund has been extended to March 2026, with £8.7 million allocated to the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority for ongoing delivery.
