Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
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Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland is a charity that since 1988 has guided effective giving to support causes across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and the wider North East region of England. The Foundation inspires philanthropy, invests in communities and influences change to build a thriving, generous and inclusive North East today and for generations to come. They work with donors to provide grants, support charities and community organisations, and conduct research on regional needs and charitable sector trends.
Funding Opportunities
Educational bursaries for individuals with connections to the Parish of Newbottle, Sunderland
The Taylor Fund was established in 2005 by the Estate of Mr. Francis William Taylor to provide educational bursaries to residents of, and those with close ties to, the Parish of Newbottle in Sunderland. The fund invites individuals to apply for grants of up to £1,000 to support their educational studies. Grants may cover course fees, travel costs, course materials, books, and equipment. Applicants are encouraged to clearly demonstrate how a grant will support and enhance their educational needs. The Fund operates on a rolling basis, with successful applicants supported on a first-come, first-served basis due to restricted funding available each year. The Fund will support applicants for a maximum of three years and will not support requests for items deemed to be the responsibility of statutory services.
The Edwin Easydorchik Travelling Scholarship
The Edwin Easydorchik Travelling Scholarship is a bursary of £4,000 awarded to an exceptional artist under 25 years old from Northumberland, Tyne and Wear or County Durham. The scholarship supports international travel for three months, enabling young artists from the North East of England to develop their artistic practice through international experience. This traveling scholarship honors the legacy of Edwin Easydorchik and provides financial support specifically for the purpose of international artistic development and cultural exchange.
The Charles Robert Bell Fund - Supporting people with mental health issues in North Tyneside
The Charles Robert Bell Fund at the Community Foundation focuses on supporting those with mental health issues and advancing mental health in North Tyneside, including but not limited to, those who are ex service personnel. Organisations are invited to apply for a grant of between £1,000 and £3,000 for this type of work. Applications for project, capital and core costs are welcome. This funding opportunity aims to make a meaningful difference for individuals facing mental health challenges in the North Tyneside area through organisational support and services.
Nadara Sisters and North Steads Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
The Nadara Sisters and North Steads Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund was established in 2018 to support charities and voluntary groups that offer services for residents within a 5km radius of the wind farm, with priority given to those within a 3km radius. The fund provides grants ranging from £1,000 to £20,000 for both capital and revenue funding. The fund supports a wide range of community initiatives including advice and support for families and carers experiencing hardships, environmental projects, development of local amenities including renewable energy installations, education and training provision with special support for apprenticeships, community activities and events, healthy living activities, sport and physical activity provision, and arts, culture and heritage projects. Community Interest Companies (CICs) and other social enterprises that are not charities can also apply, subject to specific eligibility criteria. Examples of supported activities include capital items such as buildings, renewable energy installations, machinery, equipment, vehicles and tools; community and environmental projects; apprenticeship and training support; revenue requests for salaries, project costs, and core organizational costs; sessional worker costs; repairs and refurbishment to community buildings; start-up costs for new community groups; out-of-school activities; and voluntary and community group activities.
Funding for STEM activities in the North East
The Platten Family Fund was established in 2014 with several generous donations from a Blyth-based family. The Fund exists to support education and training projects, particularly around engineering, for the benefit of people living in the North East of England. After previously welcoming applications for employability support, the Fund has refocused its purposes. Applications are invited from organisations seeking to provide STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) activities, as well as training in the STEM subjects, which can also include vocational-based and similar trades, in addition to celebrating STEM heritage. Applications are invited from charitable organisations to apply for a grant of between £1,000 and £10,000. Please be advised that requests for staffing costs should be well justified and not make up a significant portion of the grant budget.
Reeds Grassroots Fund
The Reeds Grassroots Fund supports projects in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland that aim to improve mental health, and tackle disadvantage and inequalities that limit life chances, especially for children and for disadvantaged communities. Grants of up to £3,000 are made to support activities which focus on improved mental health for children, young people and disadvantaged adults, and activities which build children's confidence, help develop social skills, build resilience, and promote mental health and wellbeing. The fund also supports welfare benefits and employment-related advice and support activities to disadvantaged individuals and families in poverty. Applicants need to be located in areas of high deprivation and demonstrate experience in delivering these kinds of support with examples of successful outcomes already achieved. Applications are invited from mainly small to medium organisations with income of no more than £250,000 per annum, though those with a larger income may be considered.
The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust
The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust Fund supports registered charities, exempted and excepted organisations, whose activities benefit residents of Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, County Durham and Teesside. Priority will be given to those which ease social deprivation and/or enrich the fabric of the local community and the quality of life of individuals within that community. Grants are available to support core and project costs, and will generally range from £1,000 to £10,000. The Fund aims to prioritise projects for which a Willan grant will represent a significant contribution to delivery of the work. The Fund may also consider applications for core and unrestricted grants of up to £20,000, £10,000 per year for two years, and other continuation funding on an annual basis, where there is a clear link to an area of high deprivation and a compelling case for funding is presented. The Fund tends to weight its support towards local registered charities with income of less than £1.5m and based in North East England. Examples of supported work include core costs for organisations meeting needs of deprived communities, capital and refurbishment costs for community buildings, youth services addressing educational needs or diverting crime, projects assisting communities affected by crime, art projects tackling deprivation, uniformed youth organisations, and projects drawing on the region's maritime tradition.
The Brian Roycroft Fund
The Brian Roycroft Fund provides financial support to care leavers aged 18-25 from or living in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland to achieve their aspirations and ambitions as they start their future lives. Making the transition to adult life is especially difficult for young people leaving care who may not have enjoyed the stability of a settled family life or the support of their own family. Care leavers often have to cope with living independently at a young age and can face the future feeling vulnerable and alone. The fund was established at the Community Foundation during Brian Roycroft's lifetime to mark his outstanding contribution to social welfare. Brian Roycroft CBE made a unique contribution helping young people in local authority care for over 30 years and was one of the longest serving Directors of Social Services in the UK. Since 1998, more than 300 young people have received support from the fund. Requests are considered that enable care leavers to move into settled, safe accommodation; enter further or higher education; find satisfying employment or achieve good health and a positive sense of wellbeing. The grant request should be to meet exceptional or difficult costs. Grants have helped young people take driving lessons, publish poetry booklets, take forklift driving courses, and attend martial arts lessons. Applications are especially welcomed on behalf of disabled young people, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and care leavers in the youth justice system. Grants are provided where there is evidence of hardship and no other alternatives for support. Applications must be made by statutory agencies or voluntary and community organisations on behalf of a care leaver, not by individuals directly. The fund operates on a rolling basis with panel meetings twice a year in April and October.
Supporting capital projects within Gateshead
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Fund supports capital infrastructure projects within Gateshead, administered by the Community Foundation. This rolling grant fund considers applications from voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisations for infrastructure projects that benefit local communities. The CIL is a charge made by local authorities on new building developments, and these funds are allocated to support community infrastructure. Applications can request up to £25,000, although larger grants may be considered where there is significant community impact. Funding is available in specific wards within Gateshead, with varying amounts allocated to each ward. Previous grants have supported projects such as roof replacements, window installations to reduce heat loss, solar panel and battery storage installations, replacing shower and kitchen facilities, and creating community heritage gardens. Applicants must outline the proposed capital infrastructure project and demonstrate clear benefits for the local community. Organizations based outside the target ward may be considered if they can demonstrate significant benefit to the community within the target ward. Applications require extensive documentation including project budgets, three quotes, insurance policies, and for building works, additional requirements such as architect reports, planning permissions, and lease information. Decisions on applications are made by an Advisory Panel that includes representatives of the ward under consideration, Gateshead Council, and the Community Foundation. Applicants are advised to contact the Fund Manager before applying to discuss their proposal and ensure funding is available in their ward. Funds are limited and once allocated, the fund will close.
Passionate About Realising Potential in environmental/green careers
The Curtin PARP Fund supports individuals in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland to realise their potential in environmental and green career paths. The fund particularly prioritises support for carers of all ages, women and girls, Black and Minority Ethnic people including those with asylum seeker/refugee status, disabled people, homeless people and people who are experiencing disadvantage that prevents them from realising their potential. Grants are available for people who wish to study or develop a career in environmental/green jobs such as horticulture, parks and gardens, and sustainable energy. The fund offers one-off grants of £1,000 to help remove barriers to employment such as travel costs or work-related equipment, as well as grants of up to £7,000 supporting activities that benefit groups of people, particularly for the delivery of training courses which give accreditation. Applications for individuals must be made by voluntary or community organisations on behalf of the individual and include quotes for items where relevant. Grants are awarded with the condition that evidence of attendance and progress/completion is provided for each year of study. This is a rolling grant fund with no specific deadline.
Newcastle Culture Investment Fund
The Newcastle Culture Investment Fund seeks to embed and embellish creativity for all residents in Newcastle upon Tyne. This grant programme supports organisations delivering cultural activity that grows the contribution to social, educational and economic wellbeing in the city by supporting the Cultural Strategy. The fund is open to independent, not-for-profit organisations delivering activity in Newcastle. Unlike previous rounds, eligibility is not limited only to cultural organisations - other community organisations which can demonstrate a creative ethos and have strong cultural partnerships in place are also encouraged to apply. Decisions are made bi-monthly by an independent panel, and organisations can apply for projects that will start within the current financial year 26/27.
The Ted Weekes Fund
The Ted Weekes Fund at the Community Foundation supports organisations that work with children and young people in Seaton Sluice and New Hartley. This rolling grant fund provides financial support to organisations delivering projects and services for children and young people in these specific communities in Northumberland. Organisations are invited to apply for grants ranging from £1,000 to £4,000 to support their work with children and young people. The fund welcomes applications for project costs, capital expenditures, and related core costs that enable organizations to deliver effective services to young people in the designated geographic areas. This is a rolling grant program, meaning applications can be submitted throughout the year without specific deadlines. Organizations should carefully review the information on the Community Foundation's Funding and Support page before submitting an application through the online portal.
Supporting young people in hardship in Northumberland to enhance their educational opportunities
The Henderson Family Fund prioritises support for young people in Northumberland experiencing hardship to enable them to undertake educational opportunities. Grants are available for individuals aged 16-25 who wish to take up an educational course and face financial barriers to this. Grants of up to £1,000 are available which help remove barriers to study, examples include course fees, rent, travel, or tutor costs. Applications for individuals must be made by voluntary or community organisations, on behalf of the individual. The applying organisation is wholly responsible for the grant. Grants are awarded with the condition that evidence of enrolment/attendance and progress/completion is provided.
Out and About Fund - Outdoor activities in nature and community gardening projects
The Out and About Fund supports projects that enable children and young people who would otherwise not have the opportunity to experience outdoor activities such as walking, camping, climbing and environmental education in the countryside. It also supports community gardening projects for people of all ages. The Fund will support the costs of practical items that remove barriers to participation, examples might be wet weather clothing and wellies for children to take part in outdoor activities, camping equipment, gardening tools and equipment and other costs associated with outdoor activities in nature, or gardening. The Fund does not support mainstream sports activities such as rugby, tennis and football teams with the purchase of equipment, strips or coaching. Also, groups should not apply for holidays or visits to cultural or leisure attractions. This is a rolling grant fund with grants of up to £3,000 available, although occasionally grants of a larger size are made for projects that are of particular interest to the fund.
EDF Energy Renewables Barmoor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
The EDF Energy Renewables Barmoor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund makes grants to voluntary and community organisations based within a ten-kilometre radius of the Barmoor Wind Farm in Northumberland, with priority given to those within a five-kilometre radius. The Fund will also consider applications from organisations based outside of the 10km radius if they clearly demonstrate direct benefit to residents living within the priority area. Applicants can apply for a minimum of £1,000 and up to £10,000; in exceptional circumstances, grants of up to £20,000 may be considered. Priority will be given to capital items with a tangible, lasting benefit, including improvements to community buildings. Running costs and revenue funding will be considered in exceptional cases. Applicants must demonstrate that the proposed project is run by local people for local people, involves users on their management committee, engages as many people as possible ensuring users have a say in how the project is run, and meets identified local needs or issues.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 19
- Active Now
- 15
- Source Domain
- communityfoundation.org.uk
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