Supporting Summer playschemes to address school holiday hunger

The Playschemes Fund provides up to £8,000 to support summer playschemes that tackle school holiday hunger. The fund is available for organisations in Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. Applications close on 27 April 2026. The funding helps run activities and provide meals for children during school holidays. This addresses the problem of children going hungry when free school meals are not available. You can use the money to cover food costs, staff wages, and activity materials. The fund focuses on education and community support in the North East.

This fund is for organisations that run summer playschemes in the North East of England. You should apply if you provide activities and meals for children during school holidays. It is particularly suitable for community groups, charities, and schools addressing holiday hunger.

Fund name: The Playschemes FundGrant Type: Organisation Location(s): Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland Max grant size: £8000Closing Date: 27/04/2026