Supporting Summer playschemes to address school holiday hunger
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Location
North East England
Applications
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Overview
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.
Requirements to check
Key requirements:
- Must run summer playschemes
- Must address school holiday hunger
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
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.
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No published award history for Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
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
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