See the relevant funding opportunities available to North Tyneside voluntary and community organisations.
Biffa Award Main Grants Scheme
Projects across the North East could access funding through the Biffa Award Main Grants Scheme, which supports community-led work under four key themes. Each theme offers grants of between £10,000 and £75,000 for capital projects that improve local spaces and deliver clear community benefit. The four funding themes Nature Recovery (up to £75,000) Supports projects that protect and restore habitats and wildlife. This includes creating or improving habitats and helping species recover, with a focus on long-term environmental impact and community involvement. Community Buildings (up to £75,000) Funds improvements to buildings at the heart of communities, such as village halls and community centres. This can include refurbishments, facility upgrades and extensions to increase community use. Recreation (up to £75,000) Supports projects that improve outdoor spaces and leisure opportunities, including play areas, walking routes, skateparks and outdoor gyms. Cultural Facilities (up to £75,000) Funds improvements to cultural and heritage venues such
Healthwatch North Tyneside Young Voices Fund
Grants of up to £2,500 are available to help VCSE organisations engage children and young people in North Tyneside about their experiences of health and care. Healthwatch North Tyneside is looking to better understand what matters to young people, including what’s working well, what could be improved, and where they access information and support. As local organisations are best placed to build trusted relationships, this fund will support projects that capture the voices and experiences of children and young people. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 29 July 2026. For more information or to discuss an idea, contact Mary Low at m.low@hwnt.co.uk or call 0191 263 5321. Read more at Children and young people – Healthwatch North Tyneside
Warburtons Community Grants
Warburtons Community Grants offer small grants of up to £400 to support local charitable organisations delivering activities that improve health, place or skills for families in their communities. Funding is distributed locally through Warburtons bakeries and depots, with Community Champions making decisions based on applications from their area. Grants are awarded quarterly. The current round is open until 17 August 2026, with decisions expected by 30 September 2026. Projects must take place after funding is awarded. Applications are managed by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), which may contact applicants to verify details and process payments. Apply here | Charity Donations | Warburtons
The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust
The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust offers grants of £500 to £8,000 to UK-registered charities for projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged people through arts, creative health and heritage crafts. Projects can include community music, arts-based health activities, support for young carers, animal-assisted therapy, horticulture and traditional crafts that help with skills, training and employment. Funding can be used for both project and core costs, with unrestricted grants available to charities with an income under £250,000. There are two application stages for larger charities, with a first-stage deadline of 31 July 2026 and a final deadline of 2 October 2026 for small charities and shortlisted applicants. Apply at Our Work – The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust
Wise Music Foundation Grants
Grants of up to £5,000 are available from the Wise Music Foundation to support small charities improving the lives of vulnerable people across the UK. The Foundation focuses on those facing hardship, illness or poverty, including children, older people, people experiencing homelessness and those with disabilities. Funding also supports a wider range of charitable activity, including education, arts and heritage, health, disability support, food banks and overseas relief. Charities with an annual turnover of up to £500,000 can apply, with the average grant around £1,500. Trustees meet quarterly to consider applications, with the next deadline on 31 August 2026.
Golsoncott Foundation: Funding to Promote Excellence in the Arts
Arts organisations across the UK can apply for grants of up to £3,000 from the Golsoncott Foundation to support projects that demonstrate excellence in the arts and provide clear public benefit. The Foundation supports a range of activity including writing, theatre, music, ballet and visual arts. Funding is usually offered as a one-off grant. Applications should include a clear project description, evidence of public benefit, the amount requested, and details of any other funding. Annual accounts and supporting information should also be provided. The trustees meet quarterly, with the next deadline on 31 August 2026. Applications may close early if demand is high, so early submission is advised. Apply by emailing admin@golsoncott.org.uk Read more at The Golsoncott Foundation