High Sheriff Youth Awards Scheme (County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton)
Funding
£1,500 – £5,000
Deadline
8 November 2026
Location
North East England
Applications
Deadline: 8 November 2026
Overview
The High Sheriff Youth Awards give youth groups £1,500 to £5,000 to recognise their work with young people. Mental health, crime diversion and role model projects are especially welcome. Shortlisted groups attend a ceremony in February 2027. Applications close on 8 November 2026. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/high-sheriff-youth-awards-26/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- £1,500 to £5,000.
- County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees.
- Self-nomination only.
- Not for February 2026 winners.
- Closes 8 November 2026.
Voluntary and community groups, charities and CICs working with young people in County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool or Stockton-on-Tees.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
Youth groups in County Durham and south Tees.
Sectors
Regions
Full details from Point North (High Sheriff of County Durham)
Awards of £1,500 to £5,000 from the High Sheriff Youth Awards Scheme, run by Point North, for community groups helping young people make positive changes in County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, especially groups supporting young people's mental health, working with young offenders or keeping young people away from crime, and helping young people become role models. Groups nominate themselves and must have charitable aims; groups that won an award in February 2026 cannot apply. Decisions are due by 18 December 2026, and shortlisted groups must attend the awards ceremony in early February 2027. Applications close on 8 November 2026.
Read the guidelines and nominate your own group through Point North's online portal by 8 November 2026.
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