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Supporting young people in hardship in Northumberland to enhance their educational opportunities

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The Henderson Family Fund provides up to £1,000 to support young people facing hardship in Northumberland. The money helps enhance educational opportunities for young people who need extra support. Both individuals and organisations can apply for funding. This is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time throughout the year. There are no set deadlines to worry about. The fund focuses specifically on educational support for disadvantaged young people. You could use the money for educational equipment, courses, or other learning opportunities.

Supporting Summer playschemes to address school holiday hunger

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

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.

Supporting children and young people in Seaton Sluice and New Hartley.

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The Ted Weekes Fund provides grants up to £4,000 for projects supporting children and young people in Seaton Sluice and New Hartley. This is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time throughout the year. The fund focuses specifically on these two Northumberland communities. You can apply for any amount up to the £4,000 maximum. No specific deadline applies as applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The grant appears to support various types of projects that benefit local children and young people.

Supporting Newcastle based organisations to engage residents in culture

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The Newcastle Culture Investment Fund supports organisations in Newcastle to engage local residents in cultural activities. You can get up to £12,000 for your project. This is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time throughout the year. The fund focuses on arts, entertainment and recreation projects. You need to be based in Newcastle to apply. The money helps organisations create cultural programmes that involve local people. No specific deadline is mentioned, making this an ongoing opportunity.

Passionate About Realising Potential in environmental/green careers

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The Curtin PARP Fund provides up to £7,000 for environmental and green career development. You can apply if you are an individual or organisation in the North East of England. This includes Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. The fund focuses on realising potential in green careers. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. The exact funding range and eligibility criteria are not specified. You should contact the funder directly for more details about what the money can be used for.

Passionate About Realising Potential

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The Curtin PARP Fund provides grants up to £7,500 for individuals and organisations in North East England. This is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time throughout the year. The fund covers Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. No specific sectors are mentioned, so it appears open to various types of projects. The fund name suggests it supports projects that help people reach their potential. No match funding requirements are specified. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no set deadline.

Supporting capital projects within Gateshead

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Fund supports capital projects in Gateshead. You can get up to £25,000 for your project. This is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time. The fund helps pay for infrastructure and community projects. No specific deadline is mentioned, so applications are ongoing. You need to be based in Gateshead to apply. The exact eligibility criteria are not specified in the available information.

Helping care leavers aged 18 – 25 from or living in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland to achieve their aspirations.

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The Brian Roycroft Fund helps care leavers aged 18-25 who are from or living in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. You can get up to £1,000 to help achieve your goals and aspirations. This is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time throughout the year. The fund is open to both individuals and organisations that support care leavers. You must be aged between 18 and 25 and have experience of being in care. The money can help with education, training, or other opportunities that support your future plans.

The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

This grant is open to organisations in North East England. It covers Tees Valley, County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. You can apply for up to £10,000. It is a rolling grant, so there is no fixed deadline.

Improving life chances in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The Reeds Grassroots Fund provides grants up to £3,000 for projects that improve life chances in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. This is a rolling grant, which means you can apply at any time throughout the year. The fund covers Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. No specific sectors are excluded, so projects from any area of work may be eligible. The application process appears to be ongoing with no set deadlines. Unfortunately, specific eligibility criteria and what the money can be used for are not detailed in the available information.

Funding for STEM activities in the North East

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The Platten Family Fund provides grants up to £10,000 for STEM activities in the North East. This is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time. The fund covers areas including Tees Valley, County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The grant supports activities and projects in these subjects. No specific deadline is mentioned, making this an ongoing opportunity. Details about who can apply and what exactly the money can be used for are not specified in the available information.

Start-up grants for young people and their emerging businesses

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The SWEF Enterprise Fund offers start-up grants of up to £500 for young people starting new businesses. The fund is available in Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. This is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time throughout the year. The money is designed to help young entrepreneurs get their business ideas off the ground. You can apply as an individual rather than needing to have an established company. The grant appears to target emerging businesses in their early stages. No specific deadline is mentioned, suggesting applications are accepted continuously.

Business development grants for young people and their businesses

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The SWEF Enterprise Fund provides up to £2,000 for young people starting or developing their businesses. This is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time throughout the year. The funding is available for individuals in the North East of England. You can use the money for business development activities. The grant covers areas including Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. No specific deadline is mentioned, making this an ongoing opportunity. The fund focuses on supporting young entrepreneurs with their business ventures.

Educational bursaries for individuals with connections to the Parish of Newbottle, Sunderland

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The Taylor Fund provides educational bursaries up to £1,000 for individuals with connections to the Parish of Newbottle in Sunderland. This is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time throughout the year. The money is specifically for educational purposes. You need to have a connection to the Parish of Newbottle to be eligible. The exact eligibility criteria are not specified in the available information. This funding is for individuals, not businesses or organisations.

Rochdale Recovery Micro Fund £1k

The Rochdale Recovery Micro Fund provides up to £1,000 for community groups and projects in Rochdale Borough. The money supports voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations that help local people recover and strengthen communities. You must be based in Rochdale Borough to apply. The fund focuses on projects that directly benefit local residents. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. This is a small grants programme run by Rochdale Borough Council.

Live Well Community Fund - Coaching Grants

Action Together

Leaders working in Rochdale Borough can receive up to £1,000 for one-to-one coaching. Action Together offers this support through the Live Well Community Fund while funding remains available.

Rochdale Communities Fund - Seed Fund

Action Together

Small social-action groups in Rochdale Borough can receive up to £500 to develop their organisation. Quarterly allocations can pause when the available budget is used.

Rochdale Communities Fund – Micro Grants for up to £1,000

Action Together offers micro grants of up to £1,000 for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups in Rochdale Borough. The funding comes from Rochdale Borough Council's Public Health team. It helps groups support individuals, families and communities in the area. Priority goes to micro and small groups. The grants are rolling with no set deadline. You can apply when you are ready. Limited funds are available so apply early.

Tameside Rotary Community Cash Awards

Tameside Rotary wants to fund projects that bring people together to improve their local community. Clubs, societies, voluntary groups, and local charities in Tameside can apply. Your project must show a clear, positive difference for the area. No funding amount or deadline has been published for this grant.

Music for All - Community Project Funding

This grant helps groups bring music to their communities across the UK. It supports projects that want to create sustainable music programmes. Groups, schools and organisations can apply for funding. The money helps projects fulfil their potential in developing music activities. This is rolling funding with no set deadline. The exact funding amounts are not specified. You need to show how your project will bring music to your local community.

Screwfix Foundation

The Screwfix Foundation

The Screwfix Foundation supports repairs and improvements to buildings used by people in need across the UK. Awards are described as being in the region of £5,000, rather than a guaranteed amount or published hard ceiling.

Grow Wild Youth Grants

Grow Wild Youth Grants

Grow Wild Youth Grants give up to £1,000 to young people aged 16-25 in the UK. You can use the money for creative projects that celebrate UK native plants or fungi. This is a youth-led funding process, meaning young people make the decisions. You must live in the UK to apply. The grants help you share why native plants and fungi are special through creative work. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. You need to be between 16 and 25 years old when you apply.

One Oldham Fund Developing Recovery Communities Grant

Oldham Council

Oldham Council has set aside funding to support people in recovery from addiction or mental health issues. The money goes to voluntary groups, community organisations, faith groups, and social enterprises in Oldham. Your organisation must work directly with people in recovery to be eligible. Private companies and individuals cannot apply.

NFU Mutual Charitable Trust

The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust offers grants to charities working in agriculture, rural development, and insurance in the UK. The trust is currently administered through Action Together and focuses on these three areas. No funding amounts or deadlines have been published.