See the relevant funding opportunities available to North Tyneside voluntary and community organisations.
The John D Fund
The Community Foundation is inviting applications to The John D Fund, offering grants of up to £2,500 to support creative and artistic activities for children and young people across Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. The fund focuses on projects that take place outside of school settings and help improve mental wellbeing and emotional development for those aged 8 to 25. Activities must be informal, enjoyable, and delivered in a safe and supportive environment, with no links to exams, accreditation, or formal qualifications. Eligible organisations must be registered charities with an annual income between £150,000 and £500,000 (based on their most recent accounts). Projects should be fully planned, costed, and ready to deliver at the point of application. The fund supports a wide range of creative activities. Examples include dance, drama, music, graffiti art, textiles, painting, circus skills, model making, and environmental art. Innovative ideas are also encouraged. Applications are open
Tesco Fruit and Veg Grants
Tesco has launched a new Fruit and Veg Grants programme to support organisations working with children and young people to improve access to healthy food across the UK. The funding is intended to help deliver activities that increase the availability of fruit and vegetables and support physical and mental wellbeing. Grants are awarded through a customer voting process in Tesco stores. Three local projects are shortlisted at a time, with awards of up to £1,500 for the project receiving the most votes, up to £1,000 for second place and up to £500 for third place. Shortlisting takes place every four months. The initiative is open to schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations, including voluntary and community groups, social enterprises, parish and town councils, local authorities and housing organisations. Community Interest Companies must be limited by guarantee and have been operating for at least two years. Funding can be used for
Henry Smith Foundation – Proud Homes Fund
The Henry Smith Foundation has launched Proud Homes, a new fund supporting homelessness services to become safer and more inclusive for LGBT+ young people. Around one in four young people experiencing homelessness identifies as LGBT+, yet many first access generalist services where they may not feel safe, heard or represented. Through Proud Homes, the Henry Smith Foundation will fund up to six generalist homelessness organisations to strengthen how they assess, place and support LGBT+ young people. A further one to two grants will support organisations already demonstrating strong inclusive practice. The fund focuses on sustained organisational change, rather than one‑off training or short‑term projects. Funded work may include improved intake and assessment processes, trained and supported keyworkers, stronger safeguarding, and changes to culture and systems so that services feel safe from the outset. When young people feel safe in a service, they are more likely to stay engaged and benefit
The BFBS Big Salute Grants Programme
The BFBS Big Salute is now accepting grant applications from armed forces charities. Registered charities with an annual income below £1 million can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to deliver projects that benefit the military community in the UK and overseas. The fund supports initiatives that improve wellbeing, connection and morale for serving personnel, reservists, veterans and their families. Eligible projects may include community events, creative activities or services that support mental health and reduce social isolation. Grants mainly fund capital costs, such as equipment or materials. They do not cover salaries, training or running costs. Projects must start after January 2027 and show clear, measurable benefits within one year. The application deadline is 31 July 2026. Only one application per charity can be submitted per financial year. Apply for a BFBS Big Salute Grant | About BFBS
Belong North East Fund
The Belong North East Fund has opened for applications, offering grants of up to £10,000 to charities and community organisations working to reduce isolation, tackle disadvantage and strengthen feelings of belonging across the North East. Led by Point North and Community Foundation North East, and supported by The Mercers’ Charitable Foundation, the fund provides £300,000 of single‑year funding to back community‑led activity during 2026. For organisations based in Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland, applications must be made via Community Foundation North East. Organisations based in County Durham or Tees Valley should apply through Point North. Who the Fund Is For The Belong North East Fund is aimed at charitable organisations with an annual income below £500,000. Larger organisations may apply if there is a strong case, but these will not be prioritised. The fund is particularly relevant to charities working with: Older people experiencing loneliness or poverty
NHIR Public Health Grassroots Awards
The NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) Specialist Centre for Public Health (SCPH) is inviting applications for the Public Health Grassroots Awards. The awards offer up to £5,000 to support individuals working in public health and the wider determinants of health outside the NHS. They aim to grow research skills, confidence and networks at grassroots level. The funding supports people working in local authorities, non‑NHS organisations commissioned by local authorities, and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in England. Applicants do not need prior research experience. The awards give people protected time to learn about research and apply new skills in their role. Award holders can use the funding flexibly. It can support training courses, mentoring, conference attendance, short placements, or salary backfill. The award can also cover childcare or accessibility costs where these are necessary to take part. How to apply Applicants should read the Public Health Grassroots Award