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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.
Flexible funding for small community organisations The Grassroots Grants programme offers unrestricted grants of £500–£2,000 to small, local organisations in England. Funding is open to voluntary and community groups, small charities, and eligible Community Interest Companies with an annual income
The Gambling Harms Prevention VCSE Grant Fund supports voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations working to prevent gambling‑related harm in England. Led by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) within the Department of Health and Social Care, the
The John Rayner Charitable Trust offers £1,000–£5,000 grants to small and medium-sized UK charities. Funding is available for projects or core costs. Priority Areas Children and young people Carers and older people Medical support Disabled people Sport for all ages
Charities and voluntary organisations working with people aged 65 and over in Tyne & Wear can now apply for grants of £5,000 to £10,000 through the North East Combined Authority Mayor’s Opportunity Fund. This third round of funding is delivered
