Our Wonderful Region
As the regional development agency, Yorkshire Forward wants to encourage people to come and visit, live in, work in and invest in our region. Our job is made so much easier by the fact that we’ve got some of Britain’s biggest and most dynamic cities and some of the most incredibly varied and spectacular landscapes—and the quality of life here is excellent.
Find out about our cities and our market towns ; our culture and heritage; our sporting passion and our people. Find out about our economy, and why it pays to invest in Yorkshire & Humber.
We have a set of policies which direct how we support our wonderful region: for example, where to invest, and what kind of activities we deliver. To find out about the policies which relate directly to supporting the region, please refer to the section entitled our role.
The cities of Yorkshire & Humber
Five thriving cities, all with diverse economies and all offering a higher standard of living and lower operational costs than much of the UK, offer a tempting proposition for any investor. Find out about Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, York and Hull.
Beautiful rural Yorkshire
Three national parks. Dozens of estates, castles and abbeys. Moors, dales and beaches. Our wonderful region offers an endless variety of landscapes and experiences—that’s why Yorkshire & Humber is such a fantastic place to live, work and invest!
The people of Yorkshire & Humber
Apart from being so welcoming and friendly, people from Yorkshire & Humber have made major contributions to the sciences, the arts, politics, sport and more. Find out about some of our most famous sons and daughters on this page.
Culture & heritage in Yorkshire & Humber
You couldn’t ask for more to see and do than in fascinating Yorkshire & Humber. Whatever you’re into—history, music festivals, museums, galleries… you’ll never be bored, and you’ll never stop learning.
Our sporting passion
This is a region that is not only passionate about sport but passionate every aspect of sport form biological to psychological, medical, economic, technical and scientific.
Our outstanding universities
With one of Europe’s largest concentrations of universities, producing 10% of the UK’s graduates and with R&D investment at 12% above the European average, we can be justifiably proud of the region’s universities.
Our economy
Yorkshire Forward has a Chief Economist Unit. The Chief Economist and their team work closely with the government and with the private and public sectors to track economic progress, opportunities and challenges in our region.
Invest in Yorkshire & Humber
Our region is fast-growing, dynamic and ambitious. We’ve got a fantastic business infrastructure and excellent investor support programmes. Whether you’re a UK or overseas company, find out why investing in Yorkshire & Humber is the smart move.
Invest in key industries in Yorkshire & Humber
Find out the major industries in our region, and the kind of investment support which may be available. They include AEM, food & drink, health technologies, environmental technologies, chemicals, digital & new media, and financial services.
So much to see and do in Yorkshire & Humber
Come to Yorkshire & Humber—and then keep coming back. We’ve got over 300 performance venues, more than 180 museums and galleries, world-class sports, country houses, gorgeous landscapes, festivals, ancient history, and so much more.
How Yorkshire Forward makes a difference
Incentives for going greener
Find out how your business can take advantage of loans, grants and tax breaks for going greener.
Inform magazine
Our magazine highlights the latest opportunities and support available to companies in the region.
Our EU funding
Find out how the EU funds us and how our income compares to other regions.
