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.
UK-registered charities can apply for grants of up to £50,000 for projects that widen access to careers in the legal and business services professions for underrepresented groups. Funding will support initiatives that create career pathways, strengthen support networks, improve access
The Arts Society is offering grants of up to £3,000 for registered charities with an annual turnover of less than £1 million across the UK to deliver arts and heritage projects and activities. The theme of the Autumn 2026 funding
Supports volunteer groups across the UK with grants up to £10,000 for projects that protect, research or enhance historic designed landscapes. Applicants do not need to be charities but must show they are active volunteer groups with a clear plan.
Grassroots organisations in England can now apply for funding through the Comic Relief Community Fund (England), delivered by Groundwork. The programme offers grants of up to £5,000 to community-led organisations that create positive change in their local areas and draw
