Sunderland Community Chest
Funding
Up to £10,000
Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
Sunderland; Washington; Houghton-le-Spring; Hetton-le-Hole; Tyne and Wear
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
Each Sunderland ward has £10,000 a year in Community Chest funding for one off local projects. Talk to a ward councillor before applying online. There is no fixed deadline, so you can apply at any time while funds last. Official source: https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/article/13134/Area-Committee-Funding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Up to £10,000 per ward each year.
- Sunderland.
- One off projects only.
- Must meet local ward priorities.
- Ward councillor support needed.
Community groups and organisations running one off projects in a Sunderland ward, with ward councillor support.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
Community groups and organisations in Sunderland.
Sectors
Regions
Full details from Sunderland City Council
Funding of up to £10,000 through Sunderland City Council's Community Chest, a ward based grant where each ward has £10,000 a year for one off projects that benefit the local community, such as activities, events or equipment. Around 400 projects are funded each year, and they must address local priorities and bring communities together or promote social inclusion. The scheme is run for ward councillors by the council's Area Arrangements Team. Contact a ward councillor first to discuss your idea and ask for their support, then complete the online application. There is no fixed deadline, so you can apply at any time while funds last.
Contact a ward councillor to discuss your project, then complete the online Community Chest application with their support.
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