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 Veterans’ Foundation has launched a new Major Grants Programme for 2026, designed to fund collaborative, innovative projects that support the UK armed forces community. The fund is aimed at partnerships working to improve outcomes for serving personnel, veterans, operationally
The Adamson Trust provides financial support to families, groups, schools and registered charities to help fund holidays or respite breaks for disabled children aged 3–17. Eligible children must be UK residents with physical, mental or emotional impairments, and applications must
The Solidarity Fund from The National Lottery Community Fund is now open, offering major grants of £1 million to £5 million for organisations in England working to address the root causes of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination. This fund aims to
The One Stop Community Partnership programme supports community groups working to improve the lives of local residents. Organisations based within two miles of a One Stop store can apply for up to £1,000 to help deliver projects that make a
