Out of School artistic and creative activities for children and young people in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The John D Fund provides grants up to £2,500 for out of school artistic and creative activities for children and young people. The fund covers Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. You can apply for activities that happen outside normal school hours. The closing date is 1st June 2026. This could fund art classes, drama groups, music workshops, or other creative projects for young people. No minimum grant amount is specified.

This grant is for organisations running artistic and creative activities for children and young people outside school hours. You must be based in or serving Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, or Sunderland. This could include youth groups, community centres, arts organisations, or charities working with young people.