Funding News

TT2 Limited, the operator of the Tyne Tunnels, is inviting charities, community groups, educational organisations and environmental projects across the North East to apply for support through its Community Fund. The fund forms part of TT2’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, which aims to create positive social value and support projects that deliver lasting benefits for local communities. Since 2022, TT2 has supported 94 charities, donated more than £380,000, and contributed over 400 hours of staff volunteering. Applications are welcomed from organisations whose work aligns with one or more of TT2’s four funding priorities: Supporting local people and communities Creating opportunities for regional growth Building a sustainable service for future generations Providing safe and efficient transport connections Funding is available for projects that deliver meaningful social, environmental or community benefits, with priority given to initiatives that directly support communities within TT2’s operating region. Applications are reviewed quarterly by the TT2

The Youth Music Trailblazer Fund, supported by Arts Council England, offers grants of £2,000 to £30,000 to organisations in England to run projects for children and young people (25 or under) to make, learn and earn in music. The project should trial work or test a new way of working, sustain a grassroots programme or disrupt the status quo (or all three!). Your work must meet one of the themes: Early years Disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent young people Youth justice system Young people facing barriers Young adults Organisations and the workforce Trailblazer Round 14 Deadline: 20 November 2026, 5pm Notification: 19 March 2027 For projects starting between: April and June 2027 Apply for the Youth Music Trailblazer Fund here

Grants of up to £1,000 for small, local charities and community groups supporting people affected by cancer, including patients, survivors, carers, family and friends, in County Durham, Tees Valley, Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and North Cumbria. Groups don’t need to be registered charities but must have charitable aims. Priority goes to deprived and rural areas and to groups reaching under-represented people, such as carers, veterans, young people, Traveller communities and ethnic minority groups. The fund aims to connect people affected by cancer, directly or indirectly, with local support and activities that improve their wellbeing and quality of life. This includes helping people live well during and after cancer. Support will be community-based, helping people access the help and support they need close to home rather than through centralised or online services. Funding can cover peer support, creative and wellbeing activities, counselling and complementary therapies, befriending and new or existing support

The Access Unconquered programme, delivered by the Veterans’ Foundation and Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, is offering grants of £1,000 to £15,000 to improve access to adaptive sports for wounded, injured and sick (WIS) veterans and serving personnel. A total fund of £250,000 is available to support projects that improve physical health, mental wellbeing and social connection through sport. Funded activities must include a clear adaptation, such as specialist equipment, inclusive coaching, modified rules or tailored delivery methods. Projects can be new initiatives or part of an existing programme and must be delivered between January and 31 May 2027. Registered charities and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding towards staff and coaching costs, equipment purchases or hire, participation opportunities, taster sessions, events, trips and reasonable travel expenses. Training for staff and volunteers in adaptive sports delivery is also eligible where it directly supports project delivery. Priority will be given to

The Home Office is inviting applications to the Support for Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Fund 2027-29, which will provide funding to voluntary and community sector organisations across England and Wales that deliver specialist support to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse, as well as those who care for and support them. The fund will support projects that help survivors access timely, specialist services that improve wellbeing, resilience and recovery. There is a particular focus on making support more accessible for underserved communities and people who face additional barriers to getting help. Funding can be used for a range of activities, including: Specialist counselling, psychotherapy and trauma-informed therapeutic support. Advocacy and practical help with housing, welfare, education, health and criminal justice services. Peer support, group work and community-based programmes. Support for adults affected by non-recent child sexual abuse. Services for non-abusing parents, carers and family members where

The British Council’s NXT:now programme is offering grants of £15,000 to £20,000 for collaborative arts projects involving registered organisations in the UK and Germany. At least 12 partnerships are expected to receive funding. Projects should explore the challenges facing young people aged 18 to 30, particularly around digital culture, online identity, and social, political or environmental instability. Eligible activities can include music, theatre, film, dance, gaming, installations, and multidisciplinary creative projects. Projects may be delivered in person, online, or through a combination of both. No match funding is required. However, individuals and universities are not eligible to apply. Funded activities must take place between April 2027 and March 2028. Deadline: 10 January 2027 Apply for NXT:now – A new bilateral funding programme | British Council