Ray Wind Fund Community Benefit Fund (Northumberland)
Funding
£500 – £10,000
Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
Bavington; Birtley; Corsenside; Elsdon; Kirkwhelpington; Otterburn
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
The Ray Wind Fund Community Benefit Fund gives £500 to £10,000 for projects that help communities around the Ray wind farm in Northumberland. Larger amounts can be considered. Charities, community groups and businesses can apply if their project brings a clear benefit to the local area, which covers parishes such as Kirkwhelpington, Otterburn, Elsdon, Corsenside, Birtley and Bavington. Start with the enquiry form. The board meets up to six times a year, so there is no single deadline. Official source: https://www.raywindfund.co.uk/the-funds/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 21 October 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- £500 to £10,000; larger amounts considered.
- Ray wind farm area of benefit, Northumberland.
- Two-stage process starting with an enquiry form.
- Board meets up to six times a year.
Charities, businesses and community organisations able to deliver community benefit in the Ray wind farm area of benefit in Northumberland.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
Community groups, charities and businesses near the Ray wind farm in Northumberland.
Regions
Full details from Ray Windfarm Fund CIC
Awards of £500 to £10,000, with larger amounts considered, from the community fund of the Ray wind farm in Northumberland. Charities, businesses and community organisations can apply for projects that meet the needs of communities in the area of benefit around Bavington, Birtley, Corsenside, Elsdon, Kirkwhelpington and Otterburn, and deliver a clear community benefit. The fund also continues the aims of the former Small Grants Programme. Applications are a two-stage process starting with an enquiry form. You will hear back within 10 days with the next date your application will be considered, as the CIC board meets up to six times a year. There is no single closing date. The fund cannot support activities that promote religion or politics.
Complete the enquiry form on the Ray Wind Fund website. You will get an acknowledgement within 10 days telling you the next date applications will be considered.
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