Point North (High Sheriff of County Durham) Grants

High Sheriff Youth Awards Scheme (County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton)

Point North (High Sheriff of County Durham)

The High Sheriff Youth Awards Scheme celebrates young people and the community groups that help them make a positive difference. It is run by Point North with the High Sheriff of County Durham. It covers County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees. Shortlisted groups receive grants of between £1,500 and £5,000 at an awards ceremony in early February 2027. The funder is especially interested in groups that support young people with their mental health. It also wants to hear from groups that work with young offenders or help young people stay away from crime, and groups that help young people become positive role models in their communities. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your group must have charitable aims. Voluntary and community groups, registered charities and CICs can all apply. In the past, groups have used their awards for trips and activities, including residential trips. They have also bought materials and resources for their youth group, run training and development workshops for young people, and paid for food and refreshments. These are just a few examples of how an award can be used. Applications close on 8 November 2026. You nominate your own group using the online form. Point North aims to give you a decision by Friday 18 December 2026. Keep two practical points in mind. First, you can only nominate your own group, not someone else's. Second, if your group received an award from this scheme in February 2026, you cannot apply this time. If you are shortlisted, you must be available to attend the ceremony in early February 2027, so check your diary before you apply. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/high-sheriff-youth-awards-26/. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/high-sheriff-youth-awards-26/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.