
We’re Yorkshire Water. 24/7, 365, we provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing and prosperity. We’re an integral part of Yorkshire life and 5 million customers, millions of visitors, and 140,000 businesses rely on us, every day.

York St John Apprenticeships empower learners and employers through practical, industry-focused training. We offer flexible, high-quality programmes designed to develop talent, enhance careers and support organisational growth. Our apprentices gain real-world skills, expert support and recognised qualifications, creating pathways to success across diverse sectors.

Derwent Training is an Independent Training Provider established in 1988. We deliver Apprenticeships in Engineering and Leadership & Management and have a purpose-built training centre in Malton, North Yorkshire. We work with employers across North Yorkshire. Employer satisfaction is 95% and achievement is 78.5%, well above the national average.

Made Smarter is a national manufacturing digital and technology transformation programme, designed to support the SME sector and is readily available here in York and North Yorkshire.
Businesses can access:
Digital road mapping
Intensive technology support
Leadership Digital Training (LDT) to develop digital leadership skills
Apprenticeships/Internships support
Funding for digital capital expenditure projects
We have helped over 250 businesses scale and develop through the Yorkshire Made Smarter programme within the region, maybe now is your turn.
Contact : mike.pennington@ynygrowthhub.com

The Principle Trust Children’s Charity provides free respite breaks for children across Yorkshire facing adverse childhood experiences like; mental health challenges, illness, disability, trauma, or hardship. Through its eight respite homes, they offer time to rest, reconnect, and create lasting memories, improving wellbeing and bringing joy to families who need support most.

A historic stay in Harrogate's town center, proud to be the Drinks Sponsor for the North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards
Built in 1889, our hotel sits on eight acres of landscaped gardens in the heart of Harrogate. Royal Hall and Harrogate Convention Centre are a five-minute walk away, and we're half a mile from Betty's Café. Our spa features six beauty treatment rooms, a steam room, sauna, and indoor pool. Every stay starts with our signature warm chocolate chip cookie.