The Community Foundation awards support grants to support causes in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, and across North East England, from nearly 300 different funds set up by its donors.
The Foundation aims to make it as straightforward as possible to apply. Please read the information pages on its website carefully before starting an application.
Read more about applying for a grant with the Community Foundation here.
The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund has opened its first funding round for 2026, continuing its focus on organisations working with young women and girls who are at risk of involvement in the criminal justice system. This round is open to
The Henry Smith Foundation has launched Proud Homes, a new fund supporting homelessness services to become safer and more inclusive for LGBT+ young people. Around one in four young people experiencing homelessness identifies as LGBT+, yet many first access generalist
The BFBS Big Salute is now accepting grant applications from armed forces charities. Registered charities with an annual income below £1 million can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to deliver projects that benefit the military community in the
LandAid has launched the Young Futures Fund, distributing £1.178 million raised through the 2025 StreetSmart campaign to projects supporting young people at risk of homelessness. The fund offers one‑year grants of £5,000 to £40,000 to not‑for‑profit organisations working with 16–25‑year‑olds.
