Out of School artistic and creative activities for children and young people in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
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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.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must provide out of school activities
- Must serve children and young people
- Activities must be artistic or creative
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.
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Fund name: The John D FundGrant Type: Organisation Location(s): Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland Max grant size: £2500Closing Date: 01/06/2026
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