COVID-19 Volunteer Case Studies

This International Women’s Day, there’s so much happening right on our doorstep. The UN theme for IWD 2026 is “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” — and the north east’s incredible women’s sector is answering that call with events happening across the region throughout March. 7 March A is for Amy — Film […]

There was national recognition for North Tyneside this weekend as Crawford Park Lawn Bowls Club in Monkseaton, Whitley Bay was named Club of the Year 2025 at the Bowls England National Awards, held in Leicester. Chosen from more than 2,400 clubs across England, the award celebrates a club that is not only thriving on the […]

Local voluntary and community organisations across Tyneside are invited to apply for grants of up to £5,000 through the 2026 funding round from Newcastle Round Table. Part of the wider Round Table Great Britain and Ireland movement, founded in 1927, the Newcastle branch has been supporting local communities for more than 60 years. Alongside organising […]

The Charity Commission has updated its guidance on reporting serious incidents to reflect changes under the Charities Act 2022. This updated advice is essential reading for trustees and charity leaders to ensure compliance and maintain transparency. The duty to report The Charity Commission requires charities to report serious incidents promptly, fully and honestly. If such […]

Artificial Intelligence is changing how charities and community organisations work. Our Practical AI Implementation and Ethics workshop on 11 February 2026, led by Kate Watson of AskMrsWatson.com, helped local charities and community groups understand how to use it safely, responsibly and with confidence. The session mixed live demonstrations of tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot with open […]

The Central Social and Recreational Trust aims to improve opportunities for young people in England by supporting sports clubs that work with those under the age of 21, particularly where poverty may limit access to recreational or leisure activities. The Trust offers grants—typically up to £1,500—to help clubs purchase shared equipment or carry out maintenance […]

The Banks Property Grassroots Fund is offering grants of up to £2,000 to support community and environmental projects located near current or proposed Banks Group developments in the North of England. The fund aims to help local groups deliver small‑scale initiatives that strengthen communities, enhance local environments, and create lasting positive impact for residents. Eligible […]

The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust is offering grants of up to £50,000 to support organisations working to improve the lives of disadvantaged and marginalised people across England, Scotland and Wales. Funded by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery, the Trust supports hundreds of grassroots charities contributing to poverty reduction, mental health support, arts participation, and tackling […]

Grants of £50,000 to £75,000 are available to museums across the UK to support the development or continuation of health and wellbeing programmes through the Museums Association’s Health and Wellbeing Fund. Applicants must show a strong track record in delivering health and wellbeing work to the wider community, a clear organisational commitment to this area, […]

Funding is available to small UK-registered charities that support children with speech, language, or hearing difficulties. The Speech, Language and Hearing Foundation provides grants for education, therapy, and research that improve the lives of children facing communication challenges or complex developmental needs. Previous grants have funded part-time speech and language therapists in disadvantaged schools, postgraduate […]

UK charities and charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) are invited to apply for grants to support initiatives that help young offenders, former offenders, and other disadvantaged young people secure pathways to meaningful employment and community engagement. In some cases, applications from community interest companies (CICs) may also be considered. The programme offers two funding streams: small […]

Organisations involved in horticulture, gardening, or botany can apply for grants of up to £5,000 from the Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust. Established in 1970, the Trust has awarded over £3.2 million to more than a thousand recipients, supporting projects that promote horticulture, conserve the environment through biodiversity, develop public gardens, and advance horticultural education. […]

The National Archives has reopened its Seed Corn Grant, offering funding of £500 to £5,000 for community groups, archives, and heritage organisations to test early-stage ideas. This scheme supports risky or experimental projects, such as piloting new engagement methods, building partnerships, or conducting research and development, without the pressure of delivering immediate large-scale outputs. Eligible […]

Grants of up to £100,000 are available to UK not-for-profit organisations for projects that explore and promote Asian culture. Funding is provided through the Bagri Foundation’s Arts & Culture Grants programme to support initiatives focusing on traditional or contemporary Asian culture, and featuring established or mid-career artists from Asia or its diasporas. Open to UK-based […]

Explore the variety of volunteering opportunities in North Tyneside. Whether you want to enhance your skills, make a community impact, or connect with like-minded individuals, there is something for everyone. 

You can search for all available volunteering opportunities on our online database, or take a look at our round-up below.

The Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund is a new three-year programme running from 2026 to 2029. It is designed to support voluntary, community and faith sector organisations in England to prevent and reduce rough sleeping. The fund will provide revenue grants of between £50,000 and £200,000 per annum for any or all of the three […]

The McCarthy Stone Foundation is offering around 20 grants of up to £7,500 each to help with the project costs of running dementia clubs and memory cafes in areas of high deprivation affecting older people in Great Britain. Carer support courses can also be funded. Applications are accepted from England, Scotland and Wales, but priority […]

Grow Wild, the national outreach learning programme of Kew, has opened applications for its 2026 Youth Grants. Young people aged 16 to 25 from across the UK can apply for £500 grants to create a unique project celebrating the importance of UK native plants or fungi. Projects should be creative, engaging and able to involve […]

The trade retailers Screwfix established the Screwfix Foundation in 2013 to support local projects that improve, repair and maintain homes and community facilities used by those in need in the UK. Local registered charities and not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects which improve a physical building (or land attached […]

Laughology is celebrating its 20th anniversary by awarding £20,000 to community projects across the UK through its 2026 Happiness Fund. The fund supports small, neighbourhood‑based, not‑for‑profit organisations that aim to build happier, stronger and more resilient communities. Grants are available for new groups or activities that support mental health and wellbeing, promote inclusion or help […]